Walking in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire runs from the Humber bank at Grimsby and Immingham, over the rolling Lincolnshire Wolds and through the cathedral city of Lincoln, down to the Fens and the salt marshes of The Wash.
Every walk on this page is plotted on the map above. Zoom, drag or click a pin to explore, or search a town to list its walks.
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Grimsby & the Humber bank
Lincoln & the west
The Wolds & the coast
The Fens & the south
Top walks by area
A starting point for each part of Lincolnshire: well-documented routes that finish back where they start, between 1 and 12 miles.
Lincoln & the west
- Circular Walk – Tritton RoadLincoln · 4.8 mi
- Sell Moor Hill LoopStow · 1.1 mi
The Fens & the south
- Gedney Drove EndGedney Drove End · 7.0 mi
Popular in Lincolnshire
Know before you go
Practical points for walking in Lincolnshire. Rules and timetables change, so check the linked sources before you set off.
Lincolnshire Wolds
Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1973 and now a National Landscape, the Wolds cover 560 square kilometres. Wolds Top, near Normanby le Wold, is the highest point in Lincolnshire at about 168 metres.
The Viking Way
This long-distance trail runs 147 miles from the Humber Bridge to Oakham in Rutland, crossing the Wolds on the way. See our Viking Way guide.
Lincoln Cathedral
The central tower was raised to 271 feet between 1307 and 1311. With its spire it may have made the cathedral the world’s tallest structure at the time. One of the four surviving copies of Magna Carta is on display in nearby Lincoln Castle.
The Wash
Salt marshes and mudflats hold around 400,000 birds at a time in winter. The tide covers the flats, so stay on the sea bank, and follow warning signs near the RAF air weapons range on part of the coast.
Walking in Lincolnshire: questions
How many walks are there in Lincolnshire?
We list 12 walking routes in Lincolnshire, starting from 12 towns and villages. The typical route is about 4 miles; 6 are under 4 miles. Every route is free to view.
Which towns have the most walks?
Each town has one walk. Use the town search or the town list on this page to see every walk from a particular place.
Are there short circular walks in Lincolnshire?
Yes, one: Sell Moor Hill Loop (1.1 mi) finishes where it starts. Choose Under 4 mi and Back to start in the filters above to find it.
Can I take my dog on Lincolnshire walks?
Yes, on most routes. Keep dogs on a lead near livestock and on the salt marshes by The Wash, where large numbers of birds feed. See Know before you go for more.
Where is the highest point in Lincolnshire?
Wolds Top, near Normanby le Wold in the Lincolnshire Wolds, at about 168 metres. Our Farforth to Tetford walk heads into the Wolds around Tetford.
Can I walk by The Wash?
Yes. Our Gedney Drove End walk starts in the village, about a mile from the shore of The Wash. Check tide times and keep to the sea bank and marked paths.
Which long-distance trails pass through Lincolnshire?
The Viking Way passes through Lincolnshire, and has its own guide on Walking Rambler.