(1.93km)
Hubbard's Hills is a picturesque valley with the River Lud flowing through it. This route follows the valley floor beside the river.
Starting point
Crowtree Lane
Louth
LN11 0QW
- Parking
- Linked to Public Transport
- Refreshments
- Dog Friendly
Hubbard’s Hills is managed by Louth Town Council.
The Hills form a picturesque valley which the River Lud flows through. This route follows the line of the river along the valley floor. A valley with magnificent trees and a winding chalk stream river rich in biodiversity.
There are two entrances for Hubbard's Hills:
The north entrance, which is located along Crowtree Lane
The south entrance, which is located along Halfpenny Lane
The north entrance car park consists of compacted stone with loose stones. It is on a slope and a charge applies.
The south entrance car park is tarmacked and level. There is no charge for this car park.
The path surfaces are mostly tarmac or concrete. The route is mostly level with some slopes.
Steepest uphill section: 1:8 (12%) for a distance of 84m
Steepest downhill section: 1:8 (12%) for a distance of 84m
Narrowest point: 90cm at entrance gate at south entrance. All paths are at least one metre wide
Greatest cross slope: 1:8 (12%) for a distance of 10m
North entrance car park is on a slope and is made of compacted stone with some pot holes and loose stone. There is a charge for parking at this car park. There is no charge at the south entrance car park which is tarmac and level.
things to do in the area
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre (BBMF)
Laceby Manor Spa & Golf Resort
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
Lincolnshire Llama Cleethorpes
Medieval Maze and Victorian Splendour Cycle Route
The Cheese Shed @ Cote Hill Farm
Back 2 Bear Outdoor Activities
Bain Valley, Belmont Mast, Biscathorpe Lake Birdwatching
Covenham Reservoir Birdwatching
Donna Nook National Nature Reserve Birdwatching
Lincoln & Witham Landscape Recovery
Messingham Sand Quarry Birdwatching
Messingham Sand Quarry Nature Reserve
Red Hill & Stenigot Birdwatching
Saltfleetby Theddlethorpe Dunes
South Ormsby Estate Birdwatching
South Ormsby Estate’s Lincoln Red Beef
Willingham Forest & Linwood Warren Birdwatching
‘Tails’ of the Riverbank Cycle Route
Caistor Arts and Heritage Centre
Edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds – Market Rasen to Caistor Cycle Route
Edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds – Market Rasen to Wickenby Cycle Route
In Search of the Lost Don Cycle Route
Iron and Agriculture Cycle Route
Lincolnshire Wolds Cycle Route
Mysteries of the Marshes Cycle Route
places to stay in the area
Longwool Lookout at the Rookery Rural Retreats
Louth Livestock Market Motorhome Stopover
Off-the-Grid Camping at Wykeham Hall Farm
The Saddlehouse at Wykeham Hall Farm
The Stables at the Rookery Rural Retreats
Brackenborough Hall Coach House
Greetham Retreat CL Touring Site
Grimblethorpe Hall Country Cottages
Katie’s Corner at Greetham Retreat
Laura’s Loft at Greetham Retreat
Maggie’s Mews at Greetham Retreat
Rose’s Rest at Greetham Retreat
The Half Moon Hotel and Restaurant
Wendy’s Wing at Greetham Retreat
Holme Lea Caravan & Camping Site (inc. Green Gables Luxury Wagon)