Viking Way

The Viking Way is a long distance footpath which starts on the banks of the Humber in the north and winds its way through Lincolnshire to finish on the shores of Rutland Water, a total of 235km (147 miles).

The route passes through the Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the market town of Horncastle, the Lincolnshire Limewoods, the City of Lincoln, the southern Lincolnshire Edge and the Kesteven Uplands before entering Leicestershire and Rutland.

Established in 1976, the name of the route was suggested by the Ramblers Association to reflect the influence of the Danelaw in the eastern counties of Britain.

The route is way-marked throughout its length with a Viking helmet.

The route of the Viking Way can be seen on the countryside access map (see the link below) or a guide book, which provides detailed directions, maps and points of interest, is available at a cost of £2.50 (inc. p&p) per copy from:

Development Directorate
Lincolnshire County Council
City Hall
Beaumont Fee
Lincoln
LN1 1DN

For order enquiries please telephone 01522 782070