From rolling chalk hills to hidden valleys and historic villages, the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is packed with scenic strolls that are easy on the legs but rich in character. Whether you’re a casual rambler, a family looking for fresh air, or simply after somewhere peaceful to stretch your legs, these circular and point-to-point routes show off the Wolds at its most beautiful.
All walks below are under 6 miles, have relatively gentle terrain, and include a mix of way marked paths, village stop-offs, and beautiful views.
1. Tealby Viking Way short
Start: Tealby village | Distance: 4.4 miles linear | Grade: Easy to Moderate
One of the most scenic sections of the Viking Way, this well-signposted route takes you on a charming circular walk that blends Tealby’s heritage architecture and hilltop panoramas with a touch of wildlife and local history – all within a manageable 4‑mile route.
2. Red Hill & Goulceby – In the Footsteps of Kolkr
Start: Goulceby | Distance: 3.5 miles circular | Grade: Easy to Moderate
This walk winds through the ancient hamlet of Asterby and the Red Hill Nature Reserve – one of the best butterfly-watching spots in the county. The circular loop has a mix of chalk grassland, quiet lanes and some of the most peaceful rural landscapes the Wolds has to offer.
3. Donington on Bain – Viking Way Short Loop
Start: Donington on Bain | Distance: 4.4 miles circular | Grade: Easy
This short loop is perfect for a gentle afternoon stroll, beginning and ending in the picturesque village of Donington on Bain. Highlights include woodland stretches, open valley views, and quiet countryside paths ideal for picnics or dog walks.
4. Nettleton – In Ore of Our Past
Start: Nettleton | Distance: 4.5 miles circular | Grade: Easy to Moderate
This heritage walk tells the story of Nettleton’s ironstone past, weaving through old quarry areas and picturesque pasture. The circular route is well waymarked and offers scenic views over the western edge of the Wolds. An ideal choice for walkers who enjoy a side of history with their countryside.
5. Alford Ramble To Rigsby Walk
Start: Alford | Distance: 5 miles circular | Grade: Easy
A pleasant, accessible ramble ideal for walkers seeking countryside tranquillity with coastal views, rural paths, and a slice of Heritage England – without committing to a full day trip. Elevated sections around Rigsby provide sweeping vistas of Alford town and the Lincolnshire coast.
6. Hubbard’s Hills Walk, Louth
Start: Crowtree Lane, Louth | Distance: 0.6 miles linear | Grade: Easy
Tucked on the edge of Louth, Hubbard’s Hills is one of Lincolnshire’s most beloved beauty spots – and with good reason. This short, tranquil circular walk takes you through a dramatic glacial valley carved during the last Ice Age, where mature woodland lines the steep sides and the River Lud meanders gently through the middle.
The well-maintained footpaths and bridges make this a peaceful stroll year-round. It’s a popular route for families, dog walkers and those looking for a shaded retreat in summer. The dappled light, the sound of running water, and wide grassy spaces make it ideal for a relaxed walk or picnic.
This route is one of a series of Countryside for All walks where additional information is provided about the path surfaces, gradients and cross slopes as well as the location of seats and resting points.
7. In the Footsteps of Tennyson – Bag Enderby Walk
Start: Bag Enderby | Distance: 2 miles circular | Grade: Easy
Follow in the footsteps of one of England’s greatest poets on this serene countryside walk through the Lincolnshire Wolds. Alfred, Lord Tennyson was born nearby in Somersby, and this gentle 2-mile circular route lets you wander through the timeless landscape that inspired his early work.
Starting in the quiet hamlet of Bag Enderby, the walk passes meadows, farm tracks, and ancient hedgerows, with wide views over softly undulating hills. It’s a landscape of stillness and reflection – easy to imagine a young Tennyson finding inspiration here.
