Planning Your Trip

To ensure your visit to the countryside is enjoyable it is worth taking some time to prepare:
Plan your route
Take a map and/or guide
Check the weather forecast
Be prepared for the weather to change (take waterproofs, sun cream as appropriate)
Wear suitable footwear
If you’re going to be out for any length of time take a drink and something to eat
Let someone know where you are going and what time you expect to return
Take a mobile phone if you have one, for emergencies
If travelling in a car, please park considerately and safely, or why not use public transport. To check times and routes call the Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or visit the LCC Connects Travel Section
Check the tide if walking on the coast

If you are planning a longer visit:

Countryside Code
The Countryside Code started life in the 1950’s as the Country Code. The new version was launched in 2004 and updated in 2012.
Maps and Guides
Public rights of way and open access land are shown on ordnance survey maps.
Picnic Sites
Lincolnshire County Council manages a number of picnic sites across the county. So if you don’t want to walk far, why not pull in and take a break in the countryside.
Lyme Disease
What is Lyme Disease?Lyme Disease is a bacterial infection. Infected ticks spread the bacteria when they attach to your skin and feed on your blood.Lyme Disease is a relatively uncommon infection in the UK, but it has recently started to occur more frequently.Who is at risk?You and your dog may be at risk when you visit the countryside. Ticks are usually found in areas of rough grassland and heathland. People who ...
Weather Forecast
3 days weather forecast for areas of Lincolnshire from the BBC.
Getting around Lincolnshire by Bus or Train
Photo Galleries
Admire and enjoy some beautiful shots of the Lincolnshire countryside.

Countryside Code