Section 11 of 11, Viking Way
Marston to Whitwell
30.7 miles (49.4 km). About 11 hours, challenging.
Start: SK 891 436. Finish: SK 924 088. 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 379 m of climbing and 317 m of descent; highest point 152 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Marston.
- Bus stops
- Kerr's Crescent, 140 m from the start. Directions SK 891 435Manor Lane, 920 m from the start. Directions SK 889 445
Getting back
The section finishes at Whitwell. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- The Noel, 140 m from the finish. Directions SK 926 087
Planning the Viking Way
- Planning the whole trail: visitlincolnshire.com.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 32%, paved or flagged 31%, gravel and tracks 22%; the rest (15%) isn't recorded.
About 28% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 22 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 55 m in a kilometre (1 in 18), starting 12.7 miles in.
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