Section 9 of 11, Viking Way
Lincoln to Wellingore
11.2 miles (18.1 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SK 975 712. Finish: SK 982 567. OS grid.
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Warning: Diversion in place. Part of this route is closed or diverted for now. Visit Lincolnshire says part of the Viking Way between Bracebridge Heath and Waddington is closed, with a diversion along the pavement of the Grantham Road (A607). Source: visitlincolnshire.com.
Up and down
About 197 m of climbing and 130 m of descent; highest point 83 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Lincoln.
- Station
- Lincoln, 360 m from the start. Directions SK 975 708
- Bus stops
- Stonebow Centre, 60 m from the start. Directions SK 975 712Revolution, 140 m from the start. Directions SK 974 713St Swithins's Church, 190 m from the start. Directions SK 977 712
- Car parks
- Car park, 210 m from the start. Directions SK 977 713Car park (pay), 220 m from the start. Directions SK 973 711Lucy Tower Street Car Park (pay), 230 m from the start. Directions SK 972 712
Getting back
The section finishes at Wellingore. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Barnes Lane, 20 m from the finish. Directions SK 982 566Highcliffe, 140 m from the finish. Directions SK 983 567
Planning the Viking Way
- Planning the whole trail: visitlincolnshire.com.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 38%, paved or flagged 33%, gravel and tracks 5%; the rest (24%) isn't recorded.
About 26% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 12 kissing gates, 8 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 40 m in a kilometre (1 in 25), starting 1.9 miles in.
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