Section 6 of 11, Viking Way
Donington on Bain to Horncastle
13.3 miles (21.3 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: TF 235 829. Finish: TF 258 696. OS grid.
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Diversion in place on this route. On section 9 (Lincoln to Wellingore), not this one. The details are on its page.
Up and down
About 231 m of climbing and 272 m of descent; highest point 137 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Donington on Bain.
- Bus stops
- St Andrew's Church, 20 m from the start. Directions TF 235 829Welsdale Road, 510 m from the start. Directions TF 233 834
Getting back
The section finishes at Horncastle. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Interchange Shelter, 30 m from the finish. Directions TF 258 695The Wong, 250 m from the finish. Directions TF 260 694Queen Elizabeth School, 390 m from the finish. Directions TF 254 697
Planning the Viking Way
- Planning the whole trail: visitlincolnshire.com.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 44%, paved or flagged 32%; the rest (23%) isn't recorded.
About 30% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 1 gate.
Steepest climb: about 43 m in a kilometre (1 in 23), starting 7.7 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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