Danelaw Way
A long distance walk of 59 miles which links the two 'burghs' of the ancient Viking Danelaw, Lincoln and Stamford. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Castle Square, Lincoln
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
Grid Ref: SK976718
Climbing: 665 metres
Walk time: 24-30 hours
Days: 4-6
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
234 Rutland Water, Stamford and Oakham
247 Grantham, Bottesford and Colsterworth
248 Bourne and Heckington
272 Lincoln, Sleaford, Metheringham and Navenby
247 Grantham, Bottesford and Colsterworth
248 Bourne and Heckington
272 Lincoln, Sleaford, Metheringham and Navenby
Summary:
The Danelaw Way is a linear long distance walking route which links the two 'burghs' of the ancient Viking Danelaw, Lincoln and Stamford. The route passes through the beauty of rural Lincolnshire with a brief incursion into the fabulous county of Rutland. From the beginning of the walk in Lincoln the way passes through North Hykeham, South Hykeham, Auborne, Bassingham, Carlton-le-Moorland, Brant Broughton, Caythorpe, Ancaster (Roman Town), Oasby, Ropsley, Ingoldsby Wood, Corby Glen, Creeton, Castle Bytham, Pickworth, Ryhall and Belmesthorpe before finishing in Stamford.
Useful Links:
The Danelaw Way Book
Lincolnshire Ramblers
Long Distance Walkers Association
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