Section 3 of 4, Spires and Steeples Trail
Metheringham to Ruskington
7.7 miles (12.4 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: TF 068 615. Finish: TF 082 510. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 44 m of climbing and 49 m of descent; highest point 25 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Metheringham.
- Station
- Metheringham, 850 m from the start. Directions TF 077 614
- Bus stops
- Methodist Church, 20 m from the start. Directions TF 068 615Apple Tree Close, 190 m from the start. Directions TF 066 615
- Car parks
- Car park, 30 m from the start. Directions TF 068 614Car park, 60 m from the start. Directions TF 069 614Car park, 130 m from the start. Directions TF 068 613
Getting back
The section finishes at Ruskington. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Ruskington, 630 m from the finish. Directions TF 086 505
- Bus stops
- All Saints Church, 60 m from the finish. Directions TF 082 511Garden Of Remembrance, 240 m from the finish. Directions TF 082 508Manor Street, 610 m from the finish. Directions TF 076 510
Planning the Spires and Steeples Trail
- Planning the whole trail: heartoflincs.com.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 39%, paved or flagged 26%, grass 13%; the rest (18%) isn't recorded.
About 24% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 6 stiles, 1 gate, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 11 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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