Viking Way Challenge - Stage 1: Caistor to Tealby

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Overview

THIS WALK MUST BE PRE-BOOKED WITH THE LEADER. The first of 3 linear walks along the Viking Way. This section crosses the highest ground, not only of the Viking Way, but in all of Lincolnshire. Both valley and hill scenery is the best in the County.

Monday, 25 May 2026

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

This walk forms part of the Lincolnshire Wolds Outdoor Festival.

Meeting point

Grid reference:: TF 15679 90928
Nearest postcode:: LN8 3XW
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

This is the meeting point for the free coach (departs 9.30 am) to take us to the start point in Caistor Market Place. Restricted car parking at Beck Hill car park, Tealby, Grid Reference TF158098. Walk will commence upon arrival in Caistor.

Starting point

Grid reference:: TA 11870 01353
Nearest postcode:: LN7 6TW
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Caistor Market Place. Walk will commence when bus arrives from Tealby.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TF 15679 90929
Nearest postcode:: LN8 3XW
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Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Tealby.

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