Viking Way Challenge - Stage 3: Donington on Bain to Horncastle

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Overview

THIS WALK MUST BE PRE-BOOKED WITH THE LEADER. The third of 3 linear walks along the Viking Way. This section of the Viking Way transverses the southwest Wolds before descending the vales of the River Waring to Horncastle.

Wednesday, 27 May 2026

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 21.7km / 13.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

This walk forms part of the Lincolnshire Wolds Outdoor Festival.

Meeting point

Grid reference:: TF 25895 69217
Nearest postcode:: LN9 6HG
what3words:: eagles.underline.tailed

Meeting time:: 9:30 am

The Wong car park, Horncastle. This is the meeting point for the free coach (departing 9.30 am) to take us to the start point of the walk at Donington on Bain.

Starting point

Grid reference:: TF 23799 82701
Nearest postcode:: LN11 9TP
what3words:: drips.usual.regrowth

Start time:: 9:30 am

Donington on Bain. Walk will commence upon arrival of the coach from Horncastle.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TF 25896 69218
Nearest postcode:: LN9 6HG
what3words:: rock.those.adhesive

Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

The Wong car park, Horncastle.

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