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Along the Witham - Kirkstead and Woodhall Spa (choice of 8.5 or 6 miles)

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Overview

Following parts of the Viking Way and the Water Rail Way beside the River Witham, with a visit to Woodhall Spa en route. Full walk is approx 8.5 miles, can be shortened to approx 6 miles by easy return to start via Water Rail Way trail (approx 2 miles, without leader). Flat, firm terrain with very few stiles.

Sunday, 23 July 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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Features

  • Toilets available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TF 15907 64808
Nearest postcode:
LN10 6XJ
Start time:
10:00 am

Car park at former Stixwould railway station at far end of Green Lane / Station Road (minor road on left (signed for Viking Way) approx. 1.5 miles north from Woodhall Spa crossroads, heading towards Stixwould village).

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