Lincolnshire Heritage Walks

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This walking guide is divided into four sections; The Wolds, Trent and Humber, Lincoln and the Roman South and The Wash and Fens. The shortest walk is in Lincoln (3 miles) and the longest is in the Horncastle area (17 miles, but this can be split into two walks).The main difference between this guide and most other walking guides is that this guide doesn't include step-by-step instructions. For each walk listed, the author provides a map, an introduction and outline of each route (some of the walks have more than one choice of route), approx distance of the walk(s), lots of historical information on each place included in the area of the walk, and an activity section for kids. Each walk is also graded - some are easier than others. The authors intention is to provide sufficient maps and information to allow you to plot the route on your OS map and find your own way.I like the walks - there is an interesting and varied selection. I am familiar with the areas mentioned and have done a couple of the walks.I prefer it when route instructions are included, but for walkers that like to plot their own way - this book is a good idea. Like I said earlier, the authors intention is for walkers to plot the route themselves - and this is not too difficult to do.Some of the walks are linear which means you have got to find a way to get back to the start point if you have left a vehicle there, or check that a bus service covers the area.The kids section is a good idea, although some of the walks are several miles and might be too much.Overall - the guide is aimed at walkers of all ages and abilities and provides a variety of walks that can be adapted to suit the individual.Featured walks:The Wolds areaHorncastle circuit - 17 miles (or split into two)Louth and Hubbard Hills area - 8 milesBelchford - 9 milesMavis Enderby - 11 milesTetford and Tennyson Country - 13.5 milesSpilsby to Alford - 8 milesLouth Canal 6,9 or 12 milesCaistor to Tealby on the Viking Way - 12 milesHorncastle to Louth - 14 milesTrent and Humber areaIsle of Axholme - 11 milesAlkborough Circuit - 9 milesHumber Bridge - 10 milesLincoln and the Roman South areaLincoln - 3 milesCarr Dyke - 10 milesWoodhall to Tattershall - 12 milesAncaster Gap - 11 milesStamford area - 14 milesThe Wash and FensSkegness and Gibralter Point - 8 milesCrowland - 9 milesBoston and the Wash - 16 miles