Section 10 of 11, Viking Way
Wellingore to Marston
15.6 miles (25.1 km). About 5½ hours, challenging.
Start: SK 982 567. Finish: SK 891 436. 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 179 m of climbing and 224 m of descent; highest point 113 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Wellingore.
- Bus stops
- Barnes Lane, 20 m from the start. Directions SK 982 566Highcliffe, 140 m from the start. Directions SK 983 567
- Car parks
- Car park, 150 m from the start. Directions SK 982 565Car park, 220 m from the start. Directions SK 984 567Car park, 310 m from the start. Directions SK 985 567
Getting back
The section finishes at Marston. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Kerr's Crescent, 140 m from the finish. Directions SK 891 435Manor Lane, 920 m from the finish. Directions SK 889 445
Planning the Viking Way
- Planning the whole trail: visitlincolnshire.com.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 38%, gravel and tracks 30%, paved or flagged 24%, grass 6%.
About 24% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 27 m in a kilometre (1 in 37), starting 11.8 miles in.
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