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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