North Wolds Geology Walk - 6.8 miles

A circular walk from Caistor following the Viking Way up the Nettleton Valley, past the historic ironstone mines and back to Caistor through rolling chalk hills and valleys.

Location: Caistor
Distance: 6.8 miles
Walk Type: Circular
Suitability/Accessibility: medium difficulty, on footpaths through fields, some stiles
Ascent/gradient: 640ft (195m)
Difficulty: Medium
Paths: Field paths (mainly pasture) and firm tracks, over 20 stiles
Landscape: Ridge of chalk hills with shallow, grassy valleys
Suggested map: aqua3 OS Explorer 282 Lincolnshire Wolds North
Start/finish: TA 118014
Dog friendliness: Close control near livestock, fine on lanes (note 20 stiles)
Parking: Public car park behind town hall, Caistor (follow signs)
Public toilets: By car park
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Nettleton - Market Rasen 7.75 miles

An interesting walk at the foot of the Wolds, mainly on tracks, paths and quiet lanes. Go through woodland and the attractive village of Claxby before reaching Nettleton.

Photo by John Esser

This walk is part of the Lindsey Loop, a 95 mile route joining the market towns of the Lincolnshire Wolds.
Get off the bus in the Market Place in Market Rasen to walk north, or reverse the route and begin at the Salutation Inn, Nettleton. The walk is mainly on level terrain, passing through the pretty village of Claxby, with the northerly section of the route following the foot of the chalk scarp to Nettleton.
Location: start at Market Rasen or at Nettleton
Distance: 7.75 Miles
Walk Type: Linear
Suitability/Accessibility: A few stiles
 
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Stagecoach Interconnect service 3 bus (Lincoln – Grimsby) serves Caistor and Nettleton on weekdays. See the timetable here.

Dales Trails - 10½ miles

This walk follows the Viking Way up the Nettleton Valley, passing the highest point in Lincolnshire at 168m (551ft) above sea level, at Normanby Top. From the ridge there are extensive views all round.

Photo by John Esser

Surprisingly, up until 1968, this rural landscape near Nettleton was the setting for the intensive mining of iron ore, and there is still evidence for this in the valley.
The walk returns along the foot of the scarp slope to Nettleton.
Distance: 10½ miles
Terrain: Field paths, farm tracks and minor roads
Time: 5 hours
Stiles: 10
Grading: *** moderate/strenuous
Suitable for: Keen walkers
Start/Parking: Ramblers car park 1 mile out of Nettleton village (Grid Ref: TF 111 991)
Refreshments: None on route. Nearest - Salutation Arms (Nettleton)
Toilets: None
Public Transport: Stagecoach Interconnect service 3 bus (Lincoln – Grimsby) serves Caistor and Nettleton on weekdays. Download the timetable here.
Map: OS Explorer 282 (Lincolnshire Wolds North)
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The Caistor Challenge - 25 miles

Dare you take on the Caistor Challenge? This 25 mile circular walk includes scenic views of the Lincolnshire Wolds and passes eight villages and churches.

Photo by Steven Maxson

Path Type:    Anytime Challenges
Attributes:    Challenging; Religious
Start and Finish: TA117013 - Caistor, Lincs

See the route here.