Section 4 of 4, Spires and Steeples Trail
Ruskington to Sleaford
5.8 miles (9.3 km). About 2 hours, easy.
Start: TF 082 510. Finish: TF 068 458. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 17 m of climbing and 14 m of descent; highest point 15 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Ruskington.
- Station
- Ruskington, 630 m from the start. Directions TF 086 505
- Bus stops
- All Saints Church, 60 m from the start. Directions TF 082 511Garden Of Remembrance, 240 m from the start. Directions TF 082 508Manor Street, 610 m from the start. Directions TF 076 510
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 100 m from the start. Directions TF 083 511Car park, 270 m from the start. Directions TF 081 508Car park (free), 340 m from the start. Directions TF 083 514
Getting back
The section finishes at Sleaford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Sleaford, 440 m from the finish. Directions TF 068 454
- Bus stops
- Market Place, 50 m from the finish. Directions TF 068 458St Denys Church, 60 m from the finish. Directions TF 069 458Methodist Chapel, 140 m from the finish. Directions TF 067 459
Planning the Spires and Steeples Trail
- Planning the whole trail: heartoflincs.com.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 60%, paved or flagged 30%.
About 14% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 4 m.
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