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Hikes & Walks In The Lincolnshire Wolds

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The Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), located in the heart of Lincolnshire, is a region of intriguing landscapes, with rolling hills and beautiful villages beckoning keen explorers. Whether you're drawn to the lovely wolds, the ancient Viking Way, circular pathways, or the busy market town of Market Rasen, this travel book is your key to discovering the hidden beauties of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of this AONB while following in the footsteps of Viking history.

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You're in for a treat if you're seeking for some walking wonder in the Lincolnshire Wolds! This lovely area is your outdoor playground. It's like nature's secret garden, waiting for you to discover it. First, let's talk about the Viking Way, a historic trail that comes with its own Viking helmet. This long-distance walk will take you deep into the wolds, showing lovely villages and undulating hills at every turn. Hubbards Hills in Louth is ideal if you want something a little more laidback. It's like walking through a postcard, with a stream, bridges, and a hearty dose of peace. Bluestone, on the other hand, is a bit of a workout.

The Viking Way: Unleash Your Inner Explorer

Ahoy, brave adventurers! If you're up for a trek that'll make you feel as rugged as a Viking, then the Viking Way is your calling. This epic trail stretches a jaw-dropping 147 miles, so it's basically the 'Lord of the Rings' of walking paths, minus the fiery rings (we hope).  It's like the ultimate historical scavenger hunt from the Humber Bridge up north to Oakham in Rutland. But let's talk about the juicy part – the Lincolnshire Wolds section! The wolds roll and ripple like nature's own carpet, and charming villages like Tealby, Walesby, and Nettleton pop up like hidden treasures along the way.

Catch a bus to the Wolds to discover the historic villages, rippling fields and rolling hills of this former Viking lairDistance 13½ mile (22 km) ...

Willingham Woods: A Journey Through The Heart Of Lincolnshire's Woodlands

Willingham Woods, located in the Lincolnshire Wolds, is a natural wonderland with a variety of trails for all levels of hikers. The woodland offers a captivating atmosphere with rustling leaves and bird songs, making it accessible to all. The woods changes colors every season, making it a destination for families, photographers, and adventurers. The serene atmosphere and woodlands make Willingham Woods a tranquil haven for those seeking nature's charm and enchanting woodlands.

nice flat walk to Market Rasen and back via woods and fields.

Discover The Quaint Market Town Of Louth

Ah, the Louth Circular – where winding lanes and charming streets come together in a grand ol' dance of exploration. Picture strolling through a picture-perfect English market town, where the buildings seem to whisper tales of centuries gone by. This circular walk takes you on a delightful journey through Louth, where you can admire the historic architecture, do some people-watching at the local market, and perhaps even pop into a cozy pub for some well-earned refreshments.

From the historic town of Louth, a walk above Hubbard's Hills, then down into Welton Vale, returning via parkland at South Elkington

Fulletby, Tetford, & Belchford Walk: A Charming Village-Hopping Adventure

The Fulletby, Tetford, and Belchford walk is like a leisurely stroll through a charming storybook. You're in for a treat as you meander through the Lincolnshire Wolds' rolling hills and picturesque villages. Fulletby, Tetford, and Belchford seem to have a competition going on for who can be the quaintest, and you're the lucky judge. Thatched cottages, babbling brooks, and fields of green make up the scenery, painting a picture of rural England at its finest. 

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Best things to do in Lincolnshire Wolds AONB

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Published: 22 June 2022

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Areas like the Cotswolds and the Lake District are perpetually popular year after year. But with the numerous things to do in the Lincolnshire Wolds, this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty feels like a bit of a hidden gem!

The Lincolnshire Wolds AONB covers an area of 558km 2 in the county of Lincolnshire and runs parallel to the coastline which is only about 20km east of the Wolds.

With the low hills of the Wolds, the beautiful surrounding Lincolnshire Wolds towns and the North Sea coast to the east, there are plenty of things to do in Lincolnshire Wolds and places to visit around the Lincolnshire Wolds.

This guide covers 20+ best things to do in Lincolnshire Wolds AONB and the best places to visit in the Lincolnshire Wolds, whether you’re planning a weekend away in the Lincolnshire countryside or if you’re a local looking for days out in the Lincolnshire Wolds (we’ve visited most of these places on day trips from our home town)

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How to get around the Lincolnshire Wolds?

The simple answer to this is, by car.

Yes there are buses and trains in the area but they are not regular so waiting times could be long which is especially if you’re only planning a day trip or a couple of days out, Lincolnshire Wolds is easiest to explore by car!

Of course, exploring by bike or foot is also the best way to explore this area of outstanding natural beauty when you arrive, so make sure you pack your walking boots or bike!

Accommodation in the Lincolnshire Wolds

For Lincolnshire Wolds places to stay, Louth is a great base for exploring the Wolds because it’s located fairly centrally on the east side of the AONB and is also a short drive to the coast. In terms of accommodation, Lincolnshire Wolds has plenty to offer, but having a good base with everything you want to see within driving distance will be really helpful.

Where to stay in Louth

Brackenborough Hotel is a great option for staying in Louth. It’s an award-winning boutique hotel, every room is individually designed, there’s an insite bistro, secure parking and free leisure passes. The rooms and décor are modern and just stunning, perfect for a base while you visit the Lincolnshire Wolds.

The Masons Arms Hotel is another great option that’s fairly budget friendly and has modern, industrial boutique rooms and common spaces. Breakfast is also included in the price.

If you’d prefer to stay somewhere more in nature in the Wolds, the log cabins at Parkwood Lodges might be for you. These stunning chalets can sleep up for 4 so they’re perfect for a family with plenty of kitchen and living space for a self-catered stay. There is also a restaurant on site too. The lodges are also located close to Cadwell Park If you’re planning on seeing an event there.

If the Parkwood Lodges are fully booked, another option to try is the iLodges which are also in a similar area.

Things to do in Lincolnshire Wolds: the ultimate guide from an (almost!) local

A reminder that this is a selection of things to do in the Wolds as well as things to do around the Lincolnshire Wolds. These are all places to visit that are worthy of adding to your Lincolnshire Wolds trip itinerary.

Discover more Lincolnshire Days out here.

Start at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds in Alford

Alford is a charming village lying on the southeast edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds.

With picturesque thatched cottages, Alford Manor House, cafes and pubs. 

Plus you’ll also find the bizarre Askew’s Furniture Retailer store inside the most stunning converted church – definitely one of the stranger locations for a furniture store but quite interesting to see if you’re walking by!

Explore the things to do in Louth

Louth is the main town in the Lincolnshire Wolds and is a historic market town.

There really are a surprising number of things to do in Louth.

• Visit and wander around St James’ Church
• Louth Museum
• Walk along the river
• Go to Louth Market which takes place on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
• Wander Cornmarket
• Try a locally brewed craft beer or ale at The Consortium
• Get some local cheese varieties from The Cheese Shop
• Walk through the beautiful building of the Old Market Hall

Walking in the Red Hill Nature Reserve

Of course there are so many walks in Lincolnshire Wolds, but Red Hill Nature Reserve is an underrated spot with amazing views across the rolling hills of the Lincolnshire Wolds.

There are a small number of parking spaces on the side of the road by the gate entrance to the public footpath.

Follow the path across the field and you’ll see beautiful views of the hills in every direction. 

It’s especially beautiful early in the morning if you get low mist or at sunset.

Visit charming Spilsby

A hidden gem in the Lincolnshire Wolds, Spilsby was a wonderful surprise on a day trip to the Lincolnshire Wolds.

With quite a few antique shops, charity shops and vintage shops, you can spend an hour or two browsing here.

Check out the really interesting Antiques Militaria and Collectibles which has a huge amount of war time memorabilia and fascinating collectable items.

Don’t miss picking up some baked goods or pastries from Cooplands on the High Street, they’ve been selling baked goods since 1885!

The stunning column-fronted Spilsby Theatre was sadly closed for renovation in early 2022 but if you have a chance to even check out the front of this grand building it’s worth a quick walk by!

Visit Gunby Hall

Located at the southern tip of the Lincolnshire Wolds, this country house is owned by the National Trust.

The Gunby Hall Estate, House and Gardens have been owned by the same family for 250 years and dates back to 1700.

With 8 acres of garden, Victorian gardens and house tours available, this is a beautiful estate that feels genuinely loved, lived in and well-kept.

TIckets are £8.50 for adults, £4.25 for children or free for National Trust Members.

Go rambling on the famous Viking Way in the Lincolnshire Wolds

One of the most famous walking routes in the UK, called the Viking Way because it crosses through the area which was taken by Norse invaders in the Middle Ages.

The Viking Way is 147 miles or 237km long and runs from the Humber Bridge to Oakham in the county of Rutland.

Much of the route runs through the Wolds making it a great opportunity to walk this famous trail. Even more so because this trail is very easy, it only has an elevation change of 161m throughout the entire trail, meaning very few hill climbs or scrambles and you can instead enjoy a wonderful ramble through the Lincolnshire Wolds.

Find the trail map here.

See the hundreds of deer at Revesby Abbey Deer Park

Another hidden gem in Lincolnshire Wolds that we stumbled on by accident.

Revesby Abbey is one of the lesser-known places to visit in Lincolnshire Wolds AONB mostly because the Abbey itself is not open to the public during the normal day-to-day.

The Estate hosts large events for the community and wider Lincolnshire including races, fairs and car shows. It’s also open for hire for weddings and various other events.

However the Abbey itself was a Cistercian monastery in the 1100s and now lies in ruins. The Abbey now hosts a series of paranormal events throughout the year.

So while you may not be able to enter the Estate on an average day, there is space to park on the side of the road at the entrance to the estate and see the thousands of deer roaming in the estate’s medieval deer park.

Ride the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway

One of the best Lincolnshire Wolds things to do and also one of the best loved activities in the Lincolnshire Wolds for adults and children alike.

The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is a heritage steam standard gauge railway and the only one open to the public in Lincolnshire. 

The line runs between Ludborough and North Thoresby and tickets are very budget friendly at £9 return for adults and £5 for children or half the price if you’re only going one way!

You can ride in the rail carriages, enjoy snacks from their buffet and refreshments cart and visit the Museum or go on Engine Shed tours.

This is a perfect open for fun, family friendly activities in the Lincolnshire Wolds.

Learn the history of Tattershall Castle

The imposing red-brick facade of 15th Century Tattershall Castle is well-worth a visit if you’re in the Lincolnshire Wolds Area.

Although the Castle is not technically in the Wolds, it’s located 30 minutes west of the Wolds and is a National Trust property so it’s free to visit if you’re already a member.

The castle is a rare example of 15th century fortifications built in this style and it’s incredibly well-preserved.

Also located in Tattershall is the Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight Visitors Centre, so the village is a great place to visit for history enthusiasts.

Have a unique cinema experience at Kinema in the Woods

Looking for things to do in the Lincolnshire Wolds in the rain?

Around 20 minutes west of the Lincolnshire Wolds is Woodhall Spa which is home to the only functioning back projection cinema still in existence in the UK.

Showing all the latest movies and with very affordable ticket prices, a visit to this unique cinema tucked into the woods is a great option if you’ve been hit with bad weather in the Wolds!

Explore picturesque villages

If you’re someone who just loves to explore the picturesque charm of English country villages then there’s plenty of options for you in the Wolds.

Check out some of the prettiest villages in Lincolnshire Wolds:

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See the famous grey seals at Donna Nook

Did you know that Britain is home to 40% of the world’s grey seal population?

And a huge number of those are born at the Donna Nook Seal Colony every year during November and December.

This is of course a very seasonal recommendation but a truly fantastic experience to see on the coast, just a short 25 minute drive from Louth.

There’s a large amount of parking and you can walk down to the sand dunes, there is a viewing area so as not to disturb the seals and their pups, seal mothers can get aggressive or protective of their young if they feel threatened.

The parking is pay and display but seeing the seals is free.

Check their website for updates as the breeding season can start as early as late October or finish as late as early January.

See a race at Market Rasen racecourse

With afternoon race days starting from as little as £12 a ticket, a visit to the Market Rasen races and racecourse is a fun addition to your Lincolnshire Wolds trip.

With race afternoons, race weekends, Ladies’ Days and family days, there’s events throughout the year if you’re looking for things to do in Lincolnshire Wolds with a bit of a difference!

Check their website for upcoming events.

Walk in the South Ormsby Estate

Another gem tucked away in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds.

The South Ormsby Estate is a Country House and Parkland and has existed in some form for over 1000 years.

The Estate is home to several walking routes and many popular Wolds trails also pass through the Estate. View their walking routes here .

You can also visit the House if you Become a Friend of the Estate.

Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre

Just 10 minutes from Spilsby is the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre which is one of the best things to do near the Lincolnshire Wolds for history and aviation enthusiasts.

The museum is home to exhibits on the WWII Bomber Command and they also host flying events, bike meet ups and other events throughout the year.

The exhibits are fascinating and adult tickets are only £10.

Take advantage of the Lincolnshire Wold cycling route

If you manage to get good weather on your trip to the Lincolnshire Wolds, taking advantage of the cycling trails is a must!

The 180km Lincolnshire Wold cycle route is a great option for all levels of fitness as you can just do small sections of the route to suit you and your group.

The route starts in Louth and takes you through market towns, villages, through Lincolnshire Wolds countryside, by castles and parkland and so much more.

Pub lunch and a pint at a country pub

Is there anything more British than a pub lunch?

Thankfully there are any number of village pubs and eateries to enjoy during your stay in the Lincolnshire Wolds.

Whether you fancy a quick drink in Louth or Market Rasen, or some refreshment on a long walk or cycle, there are plenty of village pubs to enjoy. 

Here are some great pub walks to try.

Visit Radcliffe Donkey Sanctuary

Located not far from Alford, close to the coast, is the Radcliffe Donkey Sanctuary.

Home to dozens and dozens of donkeys, the sanctuary is open every Saturday and Sunday. No booking is required and it’s free to visit although they do ask for a donation of £1 to help look after the donkeys.

These cute donkeys can also be adopted too for £25.

This is a really fun, quirky option for places to visit in Lincolnshire Wolds and you’ll be supporting the care of these lovely animals too!

Feel adventurous at Wild Pines Park

If you’re someone who loves adrenaline then make sure to add Wild Pines Park to your Lincolnshire Wolds itinerary.

Located on the edge of the Wolds, close to Market Rasen, the adventure park is one of the best things to do in Lincolnshire Wolds for older kids and adults.

There are 6 treetop courses, 22 ziplines and one of the largest rope courses in the UK.

They also offer other activities for younger children like bear hunts and activity rooms plus there’s a cafe on site and activities like archery too, so you could easily spend a day here!

Cadwell Park

Of course many people will know Louth and this area of the Lincolnshire countryside for the famous Cadwell Park circuit.

This motorcycle circuit hosts races, classic and heritage event days and demo events and is a popular place to visit for motorcycle enthusiasts.

If you’re a fan and you’re visiting for an event, staying in or near Louth is the location for reaching Cadwell Park.

Summary: Lincolnshire Wolds things to do

After living on the Nottinghamshire/Lincolnshire border for many years (read, decades!), this guide has hopefully revealed the true beauty of the Wolds and how many amazing places there are to visit in the Lincolnshire Wolds. 

Let us know which of these activities you add to your Lincolnshire Wolds itinerary!

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Great drives: Tour of Lincolnshire

Geoffrey Williams finds that Lincolnshire is far from flat on a tour of England's fourth largest county

"Lincolnshire is flat" and "Lincolnshire folk are yellow-bellies" are the most common sayings about England's fourth largest county, and neither is true. "Yellow-bellies" has nothing to do with cowardice, but originates from the yellow waistband worn by the county militia. As to the former, undertake this Great Drive and you will soon realise that Lincolnshire is a county of rare, unspoilt, agronomic beauty.

Leave Lincoln at the Newport Arch, Britain's only surviving Roman archway. Take Burton Road, the B1398, past the prison and out into the country.

Unlike the Roman Ermine Street, that runs arrow straight a mile or so to the east, this road more or less follows the crest of the Lincoln Edge, affording splendid views over the Trent valley.

Turn left onto the A1500, a Roman road called Till Bridge Lane that leads to Doncaster (Danum), and descend to Sturton by Stow. Turn right along the B1241 to Stow. St Mary's Church is unusually large for such a small village and dates from late-Saxon times. It was supposedly the Saxon bishopric and cathedral of Lindsey, but was sacked by the Vikings in about 870. The see was moved to Dorchester-on-Thames and then back to Lincoln after the Norman Conquest. There is an austere, almost mournful beauty about St Mary's, hinting at a shadowy past. An old whipping post stands nearby.

Turn right on the road back up the hills and turn left along the B1398. This undulates quite sharply along the limestone hills, past villages and houses of golden stone with pantile roofs. Glentworth is typical, hidden in a hollow below the road and above the rich, productive farmland.

If you are keen on antiques, turn right on the A631 to visit the large Hemswell Antiques Centre, at the former RAF base. Return to the B1398 and head north again before turning right on the B1205. This soon turns right and left over Ermine Street, the A15, towards the wide Ancholme valley. There are several sharp bends on to Waddingham, a feature of many Lincolnshire roads. Unusually for the county, Waddingham has a large village green.

For the next few miles, the going is flat: were it not for the warehouse and bridge at Brandy Wharf, over the New River Ancholme, you would hardly guess you were crossing a valley. There are more sharp bends all the way to South Kelsey, from where you can see the chalk wolds rising ahead. Cross the railway, pass through the grandly named Willingham Forest, and you come to the A46 at Nettleton, a former quarrying village. Here a bungalow serves as an unusual, yet very practical, memorial to the heroes of the First World War.

Turn left on the A46, but do stop at Caistor, a small, former Roman town and an Iron Age settlement before that. Little remains of the Roman wall, but Caistor has an attractive Market Square, a 17th century grammar school and a church with a Saxon tower, all compact and delightfully unpretentious.

Leave Caistor on the A46 towards Grimsby. Descend through Cabourne and turn right at the second sign for Irby upon Humber - six miles from the river!

From Irby, follow the lane up to Beelsby. A climb and then a long descent takes you through rolling hills, past Croxby to Thoresway, a hamlet tucked away in the folds of the wolds.

Turn left and climb the hill, before turning right and descending to Stainton le Vale, another pretty wolds village hidden in a valley. Turn left and immediately right by the old corrugated iron church. This road climbs steeply to more than 500ft and joins Caistor High Street, an important pre-historic route long before the Romans arrived. Turn right and next left to Walesby along the top of the wolds. Should any thoughts remain of Lincolnshire being flat, the descent to Walesby, past All Saints' Church with views of Lincoln Cathedral, 15 miles distant, will banish them.

Continue through Walesby to Market Rasen, another working town mercifully free from pretence. Most Lincolnshire towns and villages have an interesting church and Market Rasen is no different - the Centenary Wesleyan Methodist Church (1863) is an unusually ostentatious building for this denomination. With external Ionic pillars and pediment, there are box pews and a double-deck pulpit within - ideal for denouncing sinners in stereo.

Leave Market Rasen on the B1202 through Linwood and Lissington, and turn right at Holton cum Beckering along the B1399 through Fulnetby to the A158. As before, what this route lacks in undulations, it compensates for in sharp bends. Turn right along the A158, which soon follows the line of another former Roman road back to Lincoln.

Distance: 78 miles.

Traffic forecast: Light.

Landmarks: Cathedral and castle, National Bicycle Museum, Newport Arch in Lincoln; St Mary's Church, Stow; Hemswell Antiques Centre; Centenary Wesleyan Methodist Church, Market Rasen.

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The temple dancer Nikiya and the warrior Solor fall deeply in love, giving way to heated passions, and murderous intrigues when the Rajah and his daughter Gamzatti discover their forbidden love.  La Bayadere is one of the greatest works classical ballet history – a story of love, death and vengeful judgement set in India. Dazzling sets, costumes, and one of the most iconic scenes in ballet, the “Kingdom of the Shades,” illuminate the tragic tale of the temple dancer Nikiya’s doomed love for the warrior Solor, and their ultimate redemption. A must-see!

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Sparrow Hills , or Vorobyovy Gory, located in Moscow’s south-western area, provides you excellent view of Moscow. Vorobyovy Gory are 80 meters above the city level and is located across the Moscow River from Luzhniki Stadium.  Vorobyovy Gory is considered one of the seven hills of Moscow. It’s a nice spot to see the skyline of Moscow and on weekends it’s an area for celebrating weddings; in the evenings it becomes a place for bikers to show their skills.

Nearby is one of the oldest Russian institutions of higher education, Moscow State University (abbreviated as MGU) was established in 1755. The university originally was situated on Red Square from 1755 to 1787. During the rule of Catherine the Great it was moved to Mokhovaya Street. In 1950s the main block of buildings, which we can see now from the Sparrow Hills, was built.

Victory Park was completed in the mid1990s. It is located on the Poklonnaya Gora (Hill), where Napoleon waited in vain to be given the keys to the city when his army was surrounding Moscow in 1812. Here you can see, monuments, fountains, military equipment; a memorial mosque, synagogue, church, museum, and the Eternal Flame. The Triumphal Arch is nearby is a symbol of victory in the Patriotic War of 1812.

Novodevichy Convent (Bogoroditse-Smolensky Monastery) is an Orthodox convent in Moscow. Novodevichy Convent was founded by Grand Prince Vasili y III in 1524, in gratitude for taking conquering Smolensk in 1514.  The oldest structure in the Convent, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Smolensk, is dedicated to the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God, the “Protectress of Russian Borders.”. Now Novodevichy Convent is both a monastery and a branch of the State Historical Museum.

Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure is one of the central places to celebrate big Russian holidays like Victory Day, City Day, New Year, Christmas, and the Maslenitsa festival. During these days, special entertainment and concert programs are organized in the park. The park also holds a number of its own events. Gorky Park is a leisure destination for the citizens of Moscow

Krymsky (Crimean) Bridge is the only suspension bridge in Moscow. It was constructed in 1938, being a part of Stalin’s reconstruction of downtown Moscow. It carries Sadovoye Koltso highway (the Garden Ring) across the Moscow River.

Near the Kremlin, on the Moscow River, you can see the enormous Cathedral of Christ the Saviour , which is the biggest church in Russia. The existing building is a reconstruction.. The original cathedral was erected as a gratitude for saving Russia from the Napoleonic invasion. Its construction lasted for almost 44 years. The cathedral was then destroyed in 1931 by Stalin. It was rebuilt in the same place with the same name during 1994- 2000.

Hotel Ukraina (Radisson Royal Hotel), which is 198 m high, is one of the “7 Sisters,” tiered neoclassical towers built by Stalin between 1947 and 1953.

We drive along the Garden Ring , a circular road surrounding central Moscow. Its course corresponding to what used to be the city ramparts and moat , surrounding Zemlyanoy Gorod in the 17th century.

Then we go to the Big Theatre ( the Bolshoi Theater) was opened in 1856, on Tsar Alexander II’s coronation day. The Bolshoi has undergone many renovations and the most recent and significant  reconstruction project lasted from l July 2005 to 28 October 2011, during which the theater was closed. The Bolshoi Theatre is a classic symbol and landmark of Russia.

We proceed to Lubyanka Street , that is famous for the KGB and FSB headquarters.

It is impossible to ignore St. Basil’s Cathedral (Pokrovsky Cathedral) with its fairy-tale look. It was built in 1555-1560 by order of Ivan the Terrible in honor of conquering the Kazan Tartars and victory over the Khanate of Kazan

Arbat , a pedestrian street, where you can buy souvenirs and experience the atmosphere of old Russia, begins near the oldest cinema theater in Russia and stretches to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – one of the 7 Stalin skyscrapers.

At the end of the tour, we pass the place where the famous Red October chocolate factory was situated (it moved out of the city center). Now there is an exhibition hall.

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The Viking Way is a 149 mile long walking route through Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Rutland. The route opened in 1976 and its name recognises the influence of the Norse invaders on the east of Britain. The route is clearly marked with the recognisable viking helmet on the yellow disc. The complete route can be divided into 13 separate walks or if you are looking for shorter circular walks try the Viking Way shorts which use parts of the larger route.

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Viking Way sections

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The Viking Way route can be divided into 13 sections from the River Humber through Lincolnshire and Leicestershire to Rutland. Starting on the banks of the Humber the route passes through rural Lincolnshire, attractive market towns, the city of Lincoln and then on through pretty villages and along an ancient trackway to reach Oakham, in Rutland. It’s a great way to experience and discover the varied and beautiful Lincolnshire landscape.

Viking Way 01 Barton On Humber To Barnetby Le Wold Walk

Viking Way 02 Barnetby Le Wold To Caistor Walk

Viking Way 03 Caistor To Tealby Walk

Viking Way 04 Tealby To Donington On Bain Walk

Viking Way 05 Donington On Bain To Horncastle Walk

Viking Way 06 Horncastle To Bardney Walk

Viking Way 07 Bardney To Lincoln Walk

Viking Way 08 Through Lincoln Walk

Viking Way 09 Lincoln To Wellingore Walk

Viking Way 10 Wellingore To Marston Walk

Viking Way 11 Marston To Woolsthorpe Walk

Viking Way 12 Woolsthorpe To Sewstern Walk

Viking Way 13 Sewstern To Oakham Walk

You don’t have to go the full distance to experience the Viking Way. Discover local history and wildlife when walking the Viking Way Shorts. These circular trails use part of the larger route and are filled with heritage, nature and scenic views.

Viking Way Shorts Cherry Willingham, Reepham and Fiskerton

Viking Way Shorts Donington On Bain Walk

Viking Way Shorts Skillington Walk

Viking Way Shorts Tealby Walk

Viking Way Shorts Wellingore and Welbourn

Viking Way Shorts Woodhall Spa Long Walk

Viking Way Shorts Woodhall Spa Short Walk

Viking Way Shorts Woolsthorpe by Belvoir

walks that use part of the Viking Way

Enjoy walking routes that use some sections of the Viking Way as well as venturing into other picturesque areas nearby.

Bardney Long Walk

Bardney Short Walk

Belchford A Walk For All Seasons

Belchford In The Shadow Of Juicetrump Walk

Boothby Graffoe Long Walk

Boothby Graffoe Short Walk

Bracebridge Walk

Fiskerton Long Walk

Fiskerton Short Walk

Foston Fossil Trail Walk

Foston Foston Circuit Walk

Foston Two Bridges Walk

Fulletby In The Footsteps Of Roman Legions Walk

Goulceby & Asterby In The Footsteps Of Kolkr Via Red Hill Walk

Goulceby & Asterby In The Footsteps Of Kolkr Walk

Horncastle Canal Walk One

Horncastle Canal Walk Two

Horncastle Fulletby & West Ashby Walk Long

Horncastle Round Walk

Horncastle Spa Trail Walk

Horncastle, Fulletby & West Ashby Walk Short

Market Rasen A Route With A View Via Claxby Wood Walk

Market Rasen A Route With A View Walk

Marston Walk Three

Marston Walk Two

Nettleton In Ore Of Our Past Walk

Stainfield & Apley Foxhall Wood Walk

Stainfield & Apley Hardy Gang Walk Long

Stainfield & Apley Hardy Gang Walk Short

Water Railway Southrey To Stixwould Walk

Wellingore To Lincoln Walk

highlight destinations on the Viking Way

Barton Upon Humber

The Viking Way begins at the Humber Bridge viewing area in Barton Upon Humber. Take in the scenery and wildlife sightings along the Humber Bank and inland across Elsham Wolds. Close by is the Waters’ Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre with 110 acres of natural beauty to discover.

The Caistor to Tealby section of the Viking Way boasts Lincolnshire’s highest ground and breathtaking scenery. On clear days, you can see Lincoln Cathedral , 20 miles away. Caistor’s attractive market square is a conservation area and has 56 listed buildings dating from the Georgian and Victorian periods.

The route passes through the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), a living, working landscape, with woodland, grassland and abandoned chalk pits providing important habitats for rare flowers and wildlife. Enjoy rolling hills, interlocking valleys of streams, picturesque villages and market towns.

Horncastle is steeped in history and dates back to Roman times and appears in the Domesday Book of 1086. It is a hotspot for antiques and artisan shops as well as galleries, award winning coffee houses, restaurants and cosy traditional pubs.

Woodhall Spa

Woodhall Spa is a bustling village set in woodland. Discover inviting cafés, the picturesque Jubilee Park and the unique Kinema in the Woods for an old-fashioned cinema treat. The Viking Way passes through the area known as the Lincolnshire Limewoods. Britain’s greatest concentration of ancient woodlands containing small leaved lime trees.

The city of Lincoln is a history hotspot dating back to Roman times, follow the route into the city to see the magnificent Lincoln Cathedral and Castle . Explore the quaint cobbled streets of Steep Hill and The Strait down to Lincoln High Street, and out the city to South Common.

Cliff Villages

Pass through the Cliff villages including: Waddington, Harmston, Coleby, Boothby Graffoe, Navenby and Wellingore. These timeless limestone communities offer rustic charm and are ideally situated for panoramic views across Lincolnshire and beyond.

South Kesteven Villages & Hamlets

Here the Viking Way uses ancient routes including Ermine Street, Sewstern Lane and The Drift, as well as a section of the Grantham Canal towpath. In summer The Drift is a colourful display of wildflowers.

This last section of the Viking Way is through Leicestershire and Rutland. It takes in a number of pretty stone villages before following the shore of Rutland Water to reach the county town of Oakham. Rutland Water is a manmade reservoir with a range of activities available and is home to a a fantastic array of wildlife including ospreys.

Lincoln Cathedral

The route follows a path into the Lincoln Cathedral grounds from the north, down Steep Hill and High Street, and out the city past South Common.

Links to other routes

From Lincoln, the route enters North Kesteven and takes field-paths and lanes past Greetham, Exton and Rutland Water. The trail ends at Oakham where it links with the Macmillan Way and the Hereward Way.

there’s lots more to do nearby

Bailgate and Uphill Lincoln

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre (BBMF)

Cadwell Park

Cornhill Quarter, Lincoln

Doddington Hall & Gardens

International Bomber Command Centre

Lincoln Castle

Lincoln Museum

Lincoln Visitor Information Centre

Steep Hill and The Strait

Tattershall Castle

Usher Art Gallery

Woodhall Spa Hotchkin Course

Woodside Wildlife Park

200 Degrees Coffee Shop & Barista School

Aero Massage Therapy

Alford Manor House

Astra Antiques Centre

Baci & Co

Bardney Manor Walled Gardens

Brayford Belle

Burton Waters Boat Hire

Castle to Coast Cycle Route

Claythorpe Watermill

Cote Hill Cheese

Doddington Hall Café

Doddington Hall Farm Shop

Dog & Bone

EBB & FLO Living

Everyman Cinema

Fossdyke Canal Trail

Hubbard’s Hills

Joiners Arms

Jubilee Park

Kenwick Park Golf Club

Kinema in the Woods

Laceby Manor Spa & Golf Resort

Lincoln Ale Trail

Lincoln Arts Centre

Lincoln Cocktail Trail

Lincoln Free Walking Tour

Lincoln Guided Tours

Lincoln Sportive Cycle Route

Lincoln Water Park

Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre

Lincolnshire Llama Cleethorpes

Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese

Lincolnshire Showground

Little City Lincolnshire

Louth Distillery

Market Rasen Golf Club

Market Rasen Racecourse

Medieval Maze and Victorian Splendour Cycle Route

Mrs Smith’s Cottage

Museum of Lincolnshire Life

NCN 64: Harby to Lincoln

New Theatre Royal

Northcote Heavy Horse Centre

Ovens Farm Vineyard

Post & Pantry

RAF Wickenby Museum

Rand Farm Park

Red Hill Nature Reserve

Redhill Farm Shop

Scawby Hall and Gardens

Simpsons Boutique Spa

South Ormsby Estate

Stokes Barista Training Centre

Stourton Woods

Swim Blue Swimming Pool

The Cheese Shed @ Cote Hill Farm

The Engine Shed

The Lincoln Distillery

The Lincoln Ghost Walk

The Lindsey Trail

The Rising Café

The Strait and Narrow

Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre

Whisby Nature Park

Wilderness Ways

Wolds Wildlife Park

Woodhall Spa Woods

 Cube and Triangle

Back 2 Bear Outdoor Activities

Bain Valley, Belmont Mast, Biscathorpe Lake Birdwatching

Bandsman Gin

Bardney Woods & Wetlands Birdwatching

Batemans Brewery

Bolingbroke Castle

Bransby Horses

Carousel Lincoln

Coffee Aroma

Covenham Reservoir Birdwatching

Craft Lincoln

Ellis Windmill

Escape Lincoln

Ferry Ales Brewey

Hall Farm Park

Langton’s Cafe at Lincoln Castle

Late at The Lawn

Lincoln Medieval Bishops’ Palace

Lincoln Shopping

Lincolnshire Archives

Lincolnshire Cookery School

Lincolnshire Limewoods

Louth Llama Trekking

Louth Lud Valley Birdwatching

Massingberd Mundy Gin

Newark Air Museum

Newport Arch

Poachers Brewery

Red Hill & Stenigot Birdwatching

Roman Trail

Snipe Dales Birdwatching

South Ormsby Estate Birdwatching

South Ormsby Estate’s Lincoln Red Beef

St Wilfred’s Church

Stokes High Bridge

Stokes Lawn Café

Stokes To Go

Tattershall Farm Park

Tattershall Lakes Water Park

The Authentic Bierkeller Lincoln

The Cheese Society

The Little Pottery Studio

The Rock Foundation Tearoom

The Shop – South Elkington

The Terry O Toole Theatre

The Treaty of Commerce

Tupholme Abbey

Vice & Co

Vista at The Boatshed

Walking with Alpacas

Walled Garden Baumber

Water Rail Way Cycle Route

Wickenby Aerodrome Café 

Willingham Forest & Linwood Warren Birdwatching

Woodhall Airfield and Kirkby Reserves Birdwatching

Woodhall Spa Airfield Nature Reserve

‘Tails’ of the Riverbank Cycle Route

Abbey & Airfields Cycle Route

Bells Tea Shop

Caistor Arts and Heritage Centre

Conquer the Wolds Cycle Route

Edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds – Market Rasen to Caistor Cycle Route

Edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds – Market Rasen to Wickenby Cycle Route

Edge of the Wolds Cycle Route

Giant Lincoln Bike Shop at Doddington Hall

Going Dutch Cycle Route

Historic Lincoln & Surrounding Area

In Search of the Lost Don Cycle Route

Iron and Agriculture Cycle Route

Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum

Lincolnshire Wolds Cycle Route

Mysteries of the Marshes Cycle Route

River Witham Cycle Route

Sandhills and Windmills Cycle Route

Sleaford Spires & Sails Cycle Route

Snipe Dales Country Park

Spires & Steeples

Tattershall College

The Haxey Strip Cycle Route

Viking Wolds View Cycle Route

Virtually Golf

Where Romans Trod Cycle Route

more walking in the county

Burghley House

Chapel Point

Chapel St Leonards – Coastal Country Park Walks

Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve

ARTeFACT Trail

Ashby Decoy Golf Club

Boston History Tours

Bourne Woods

Clipsham Yew Tree Avenue

Crowle Peatland Railway

Lingard’s Lincolnshire Tours

Londonthorpe Woods 

Miller’s Wood Play Village

Sandilands Beach

Sleaford Heritage Trail

Stamford Sights and Secrets Tours

Sutton on Sea

The Ropewalk

Waters’ Edge Country Park

Far Ings Nature Reserve

Macmillan Way

Newton’s Trail

Tennyson Trail

Willingham Woods

Wyndham Park Grantham

Mumby to Hogsthorpe – Coastal Country Park Walks

Poacher Line Railway Station Walks

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