Walk, cycle or ride on this route from Horncastle to Woodhall Spa. Discover 3 miles of flat, surfaced bridleway along the mid-section of the old Horncastle to Woodhall Junction railway line and part of the Horncastle Canal.
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Dogs Welcome
Groups Welcome
Scenic, traffic-free route through beautiful woodland and rolling countryside
The Spa Trail is a scenic, easy and varied route. Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts. It is traffic-free so ideal for wheelchair users and families with pushchairs.
This trail is part of the Viking Way and it follows the route of an old rail way and features part of the Horncastle Canal. Spot wooden, stone and metal sculptures along the way referencing local history and wildlife. Refreshments are available in Horncastle and Woodhall Spa and toilets are in Horncastle, St Lawrence Street and Spa Road.
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