Winding through North Kesteven's wonderful countryside are over 130 miles of way marked STEPPING OUT walks. Accompanied by detailed walk leaflets, they are an ideal way of discovering the woodlands, villages and country churches which make up our landscape.
Walks along or near the Spires & Steeples Arts and Heritage Trail can be downloaded from the links below.
Ancient woodland and fens provide two beautiful walks setting out from the historic villages of Nocton and Dunston.
Walk 1: Distance 4 miles/6.4km Walk 2: Distance 2.8 miles/4.5km
A walk through the beautiful parkland and farmland surrounding this delightful village
Distance 3.8miles/6.1km
Two walks on ancient bridleways and lanes to explore the rich countryside around these neighboroughing villages.
Walk 1: Distance 2.3 miles/3.7km Walk 2: Distance 1.9 miles/3km
Discover the mysteries of the Roman Car Dyke and enjoy panoramic views along the fenland edge.
Walk 1: Distance 3 miles/4.9km Walk 2: Distance 4 miles/6.3km
A walk rich in variety with sweeping views across the dens and exploring the site of the old RAF Metherigham with its evocative memorial.
Distance 6.3miles/10.1km
Discover the sites of ancient medieval villages along these woodland and pasture walks.
Distance 3.4 miles/5.5km
This walk follows the Slea eastwards on a linear walk to Haverholme Priory.
Distance 3.75 miles/6km
This route contains circular walks westwards towards North and South Rauceby
Distance 6.4 miles/10.3km
A leaflet giving an overview of all the walks throughout North Kesteven can be downloaded here:
PLEASE NOTE:
Many of the paths have been provided by the goodwill of local landowners. These are marked by Highways Act signs. No special permission is needed to use these paths, but walkers are asked to help to ensure a continued welcome by only using the waymarked paths and keeping dogs on a lead. Where paths cross pasture young stock may be present. Further advice can be found at www.countrysidenk.co.uk and following the link "Safety in the Countryside"
