Section 1 of 4, Spires and Steeples Trail
Lincoln to Branston
1.5 miles (2.5 km). Under an hour, easy.
Start: SK 976 712. Finish: TF 021 673. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 33 m of climbing and 5 m of descent; highest point 37 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Lincoln.
- Station
- Lincoln, 340 m from the start. Directions SK 975 708
- Bus stops
- St Swithins's Church, 30 m from the start. Directions SK 977 712Telephone Exchange, 110 m from the start. Directions SK 978 711Stonebow Centre, 130 m from the start. Directions SK 975 712
- Car parks
- Car park, 130 m from the start. Directions SK 977 713Broadgate Car Park (pay), 150 m from the start. Directions SK 978 712Lincoln Central Car Park (pay), 170 m from the start. Directions SK 976 710
Getting back
The section finishes at Branston. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- War Memorial, 110 m from the finish. Directions TF 022 673Curtois Close, 190 m from the finish. Directions TF 023 673Station Road, 240 m from the finish. Directions TF 024 673
Planning the Spires and Steeples Trail
- Planning the whole trail: heartoflincs.com.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 32%, paved or flagged 19%; the rest (49%) isn't recorded.
About 12% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 19 m.
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