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Heighington walks
Branston, Washingborough Top, and along Folly lane
Visorando Member 
4.76 mi
+92 ft
-75 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Branston and Mere (Lincolnshire)
The route initially follows a part of a long-distance walk, The Steeples and Spires, a route across Lincolnshire. From Branston, heading towards a neighbouring village. The route then crosses farm fields and tracks to meet the main road to Lincoln, from Branston. Crossing it and then again following farm access lanes, before returning to Branston.
Branston, Historic Past and Farming
Visorando Member 
2.84 mi
+75 ft
-79 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Branston and Mere (Lincolnshire)
Branston, a small town on the outskirts of Lincoln. This short circular walk takes in some of the many historic events and people. Also, walking out toward farmland, with the large, relatively flat, open fields. Along Hall Lane, views of the old manor house, now a hotel, Branston Hall.
Dunston & Nocton
Visorando Member 4.62 mi
+85 ft
-79 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Dunston (Lincolnshire)
This Lincolnshire walk visits two villages with an array of interesting things to see including a statue to George III and a sculpture of a cow made by children from old farm implements.
Around Bardney, including King's Hill
Visorando Member 7.18 mi
+33 ft
-52 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bardney CP (Lincolnshire)
A walk starting in Bardney near the war memorial, then following the Viking Way out of Bardney for a couple of miles before heading back to Scotgrove Wood and then up King's Hill before heading back into Bardney and finishing where you began.
From Scothern to The George at Langworth and back
Visorando Member 5.66 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Scothern CP (Lincolnshire)
A walk through woods from Scothern to The George at Langworth. Have a pint or two and maybe sample some food, and then walk back past the scout camp, into the woods and follow the path, have a look for crows and then turn right uphill into scothern.
Chambers Farm Wood to Minting (return via Gautby)
Visorando Member 8.40 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Langton by Wragby (Lincolnshire)
This Lincolnshire walk is somewhat different in that walkers can do some route finding for themselves. This is because Chambers Farm Wood has several self-guided, waymarked routes that can be used to vary my preferred route described below. Part of the walk follows quiet country lanes and traverses typical Lincolnshire countryside.
Swanpool and Forest Park Circular
Visorando Member 3.98 mi
+36 ft
-39 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Lincoln (Lincolnshire)
A round trip of 4 miles for locals, with occasional views of Lincoln Cathedral and Ellis Mill.
To Legsby & Linwood and Back again via Linwood Warren
Visorando Member 5.91 mi
+105 ft
-108 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Market Rasen (Lincolnshire)
This walk starts from Market Rasen and heads through fields over the Coversands; soils which are very deep but which dry out quickly and are subject to wind erosion. This route gives you the opportunity to explore a heathland nature reserve.
To Legsby & Linwood and back again
Visorando Member 3.58 mi
+46 ft
-43 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Market Rasen (Lincolnshire)
This walk starts from Market Rasen and heads through fields over the Coversands; soils which are very deep but which dry out quickly and are subject to wind erosion.
From Cricket Fields to Green Lanes via Mill Lane
Visorando Member 5.54 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Market Rasen (Lincolnshire)
This walk starts from Market Rasen heading for Middle Rasen. Mainly along roads, bridleways and quiet lanes. Lovely views of the Lincolnshire Wolds can be seen on this walk.
To Legsby & Linwood and back again via Linwood Road
Visorando Member 4.66 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Market Rasen (Lincolnshire)
This walk starts from Market Rasen and heads through fields over the Coversands; soils which are very deep but which dry out quickly and are subject to wind erosion. The route follows the National Cycle Route for a distance.
From Cricket Fields to Green Lanes
Visorando Member 4.15 mi
+30 ft
-26 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Market Rasen (Lincolnshire)
This walk starts from Market Rasen heading for Middle Rasen. Mainly along roads, bridleways and quiet lanes. Lovely views of the Lincolnshire Wolds can be seen on this walk.
A Route with a View via Claxby Wood
Visorando Member 10.39 mi
+472 ft
-453 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Market Rasen (Lincolnshire)
A walk starting from Market Rasen going to Walesby over a variety of terrain from woodlands to farm tracks in the Wolds, allowing the chance to explore All Saints' Church, Walesby, affectionately known as the Ramblers' Church as well as offering dramatic views across Lincolnshire.
A Route with a View
Visorando Member 7.39 mi
+361 ft
-341 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Market Rasen (Lincolnshire)
This walk starts from Market Rasen heading for Walesby, mainly along roads and quiet lanes, allowing the chance to explore All Saints Church, Walesby, affectionately known as the ‘Ramblers’ Church’ as well as offering dramatic views across Lincolnshire.
In the Woods
Visorando Member 6.99 mi
+92 ft
-82 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Market Rasen (Lincolnshire)
This walk starts from Market Rasen and heads through fields and woodlands towards Willingham Woods, returning along a road. On a clear day, the views of the Lincolnshire Wolds are impressive and you may be able to see the Claxby Radar Tower on the horizon.
Following Woods and Mills via Tealby
Visorando Member 10.21 mi
+390 ft
-390 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Market Rasen (Lincolnshire)
This walk starts from Market Rasen and heads through fields and woods going high into the Wolds for some fine views towards Lincoln on a clear day. Arguably, Tealby is one of the prettiest villages in the Wolds; it is a good stopping point for a break or refreshments.
Following Woods and Mills
Visorando Member 4.83 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Market Rasen (Lincolnshire)
This walk starts from Market Rasen and heads through woods and fields towards the Wolds, returning along a road.
In the Woods via Legsby Wood
Visorando Member 8.07 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Market Rasen (Lincolnshire)
This walk starts from Market Rasen and heads through fields and woodlands towards Willingham Woods, taking you through farmland over Coversands; soils that are very deep and acidic. On a clear day, the views of the Lincolnshire Wolds are impressive and you may be able to see the Claxby Radar Tower on the horizon.
Glentworth, Fillingham, Ingham loop.
Visorando Member 9.51 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Glentworth CP (Lincolnshire)
This is a circular route taking in three villages and the route can be adjusted to have the start/finish at any one of them. The suggested route has a nice pub for a tasty half-way treat.
On the Wild Side
Visorando Member 7.07 mi
+141 ft
-121 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Ludford (Lincolnshire)
Starting from Ludford, this dog-friendly walk joins the Viking Way long distance footpath and leaves the village past the old 101 Squadron airfield, skirting the edge of the Deserted Medieval Village at Wykeham and leaving the Viking Way. Onwards and upwards to Great Tows, the highest point of the walk where there are fine views of the Wolds top and often a brisk breeze blowing.
More walks in Heighington
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Aisthorpe
- Apley CP
- Ashby de la Launde and Bloxholm
- Bardney CP
- Barlings CP
- Billinghay
- Blankney
- Boothby Graffoe
- Bracebridge Heath
- Branston and Mere
- Brattleby CP
- Bucknall
- Bullington CP
- Burton CP
- Buslingthorpe CP
- Cammeringham CP
- Canwick
- Cherry Willingham CP
- Cold Hanworth CP
- Coleby
- Digby
- Dorrington
- Dunholme CP
- Dunston
- East Barkwith
- Faldingworth CP
- Fiskerton CP
- Friesthorpe CP
- Fulnetby CP
- Gautby
- Goltho CP
- Grange de Lings CP
- Greetwell CP
- Hackthorn CP
- Harmston
- Hatton
- Holton cum Beckering CP
- Ingham CP
- Langton by Wragby
- Leadenham
- Legsby CP
- Lincoln
- Lissington CP
- Martin
- Metheringham
- Minting
- Navenby
- Nettleham CP
- Newball CP
- Nocton
- North Carlton CP
- North Hykeham
- North Kesteven
- Potter Hanworth
- Rand CP
- Reepham CP
- Riseholme CP
- Rowston
- Scampton CP
- Scopwick
- Scothern CP
- Snarford CP
- Snelland CP
- South Carlton CP
- Spridlington CP
- Stainfield CP
- Stainton by Langworth CP
- Sudbrooke CP
- Temple Bruer with Temple High Grange
- Timberland
- Tupholme
- Waddington
- Walcott
- Washingborough
- Welbourn
- Wellingore
- Welton CP
- West Barkwith
- West Firsby CP
- West Torrington
- Wickenby CP
- Wragby