Recreational Route: East Midlands
Barton-upon-Humber to Oakham
235km/147 miles EASY
From the Humber Bridge this gentle route heads south along the Lincolnshire Wolds through territory once occupied by Vikings to Horncastle and Lincoln, finishing near Rutland Water. Almost the entire route forms part of European path E2.
Connects with
Highway Authorities
Tourist Information Centres
- Horncastle (seasonal) 01507 526636
- Lincoln 01522 873213
- Oakham 01572 724329
- Rutland Water (seasonal) Sykes Lane, Empingham, Oakham LE15 8PX, tel 01572 653026
- Woodhall Spa (seasonal) 01526 353775
Accommodation
Click here to find bed & breakfast accommodation on this path
Public transport
- Rail services at Barton on Humber, Barnetby le Wold, Market Rasen, Lincoln, Ancaster, Oakham.
- Bus links at South Ferriby, Elsham, Bigby, Searby, Owmby, Grasby, Caistor, Nettleton, Ludford, Goulceby, Scamblesby (limited service), Belchford, Fulletby, West Ashby, Horncastle, Woodhall Spa, Southrey, Bardney, Stainfield, Fiskerton, Bracebridge Heath, Waddington, Harmston, Coleby, Boothby Graffoe, Navenby, Wellingore, Byards Leap, Carlton Scroop, Hough on the Hill, Barkston, Marston, Foston, Westborough, Long Bennington, Allington, Sedgebrook, Woolsthorpe by Belvoir, Denton, Croxton Kerrial, Saltby, Skillington, Buckminster, Sewstern, Greetham, Exton, Whitwell. Some of these may be infrequent.
For more on finding out about services and fares, click here.
Maps
- Explorer maps 234, 247, 272, 273, 281, 282, 284
- Landranger maps
112, 113, 121, 122, 130, 141
The Way is shown on recent editions of these maps.
Publications
- The Viking Way, ISBN 1 872375 25 1. Lincolnshire County Council Highways and Planning Directorate, £2.50 + p&p. Order here!
Detailed official guide with maps, route description, background details and practical information. - The Viking Way Factsheet, free from Lincolnshire County Council: information on accommodation and facilities.
- Sew-on badge £1.25 + SAE from Lincoln Ramblers: more details.
