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North Wold's geology

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"Walk to the top of the Wolds to unearth the origins of Lincolnshire's gentle hills."
Walk directions

Walk down the ramp from the car park and cross the road to the Market Place, then continue straight ahead down Plough Hill. At the end continue, swinging right along Nettleton Road. When it becomes Richards Row, look for a footpath along a passageway between houses on the opposite side of the road. Now thread your way left through a small estate, all the time following the Viking helmet waymarks for the Viking Way.

Cross over Caistor bypass and go directly ahead through fields towards Nettleton, veering diagonally left in the last to skirt a modern bungalow. Turn right into the lane below, and walk to the junction in the middle of the village. Go left on Normanby Road. In a little over 0.25 miles (400m), leave the lane for a private drive on the left, indicated 'public bridleway', by a house called Hazeldene.
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Location
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Additional information
  Terrain  - Field paths and country lanes, can be muddy, 1 stile
  Landscape  - Ridge of chalk hills with shallow, grassy valleys
  Dog friendliness  - Close control near livestock
  Parking  - Public car park behind town hall, Caistor (follow signs)
  Toilets en route  - By car park
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About the walk
Caistor's origins are Roman, its name Castra meaning camp or fortification, and small fragments of the original encircling wall still remain in the vicinity of the church. Ermine Street passed close by, and a short hillside track joined Caistor to the important north–south route from the Humber to...
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About the area
To the west of East Anglia is Cambridgeshire, a county best known as the home to the university that makes up the second half of ‘Oxbridge’ (the other half is Oxford). As well as its globally renowned educational credentials, it also has a rich natural history; much of its area is made up of reclaimed or untouched fens.
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Holiday Park
Caistor Lakes
★★★★★
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"Luxury Lincolnshire park with three well-stocked fishing lakes...."
  • Cafe/Restaurant
  • Wifi available
Caravan & Camping
Wolds View Country Park
★★★★★
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"Nestled in the Lincolnshire Wolds, surrounded by unspoilt countryside...."
  • Launderette
  • Ice pack facility
  • Cafe/Restaurant
  • BBQ
Holiday Park
Watermill Leisure Park
★★★★★
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"55 acres set on the idyllic Lincolnshire Wolds...."
Nearby places to stay
Caistor Lakes
This is a stunning seven-acre park that was developed beside established fishing lakes. The passionate owners have created a very impressive park, with excellent landscaping and first-c...
★★★★★    Rating
Wolds View Country Park
Awaiting description....
★★★★★    Rating
Watermill Leisure Park
Watermill Leisure Park is an idyllic 55-acre holiday park, surrounded by mature oak and pine woodlands, nestled on the edge of Lincolnshire Wolds AONB. It offers a variety of holiday ho...
★★★★★    Rating
Moortown House
Set in stunning grounds including historic parkland, woodland and a lake, Moortown House is idyllically located with the Lincolnshire Wolds on the doorstep. A quintessential manor house...
★★★★    Rating
Moortown House
Set in stunning grounds including historic parkland, woodland and a lake, Moortown House is idyllically located with the Lincolnshire Wolds on the doorstep. A quintessential manor house...
★★★★    Rating
The New Inn Great Limber
The New Inn Great Limber is a characterful property run by the Chef-Patron, his family and their team since 2022. Menus here are constantly evolving and feature flavoursome pub classics...
★★★★    Rating
Thorganby Hall Lettings
Thorganby Hall Lettings offers three great ways to enjoy the beauty of the unspoilt Lincolnshire Wolds. Marris Barn (sleeps 16) caters for all varieties of groups with the added luxury ...
★★★★★    Rating
Little Walk Cottage
Little Walk Cottage, part of Thorganby Hall Lettings, is an ideal stay to enjoy the beauty of the unspoilt Lincolnshire Wolds. The cottage is a beautiful stable conversion that sleeps 4...
★★★★    Rating
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The New Inn Great Limber
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Pig & Whistle
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Kingsway Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
San Pietro Restaurant Rooms
   AA Rosette Award
Places to eat nearby
The New Inn Great Limber
   AA Rosette Award
Pig & Whistle
   AA Rosette Award
Kingsway Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
San Pietro Restaurant Rooms
   AA Rosette Award
Hope and Anchor
The Hope and Anchor Pub
   AA Rosette Award
Winteringham Fields
   AA Rosette Award
Ruthvika Spices and Kitchen
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Route details
3hrs 30min
Dog-friendly
Difficulty:
Medium

Gradient:
Challenging


Distance:
6.75 miles (10.9kms)

Ascent:
640ft (195m)

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North Wold's geology

Recommended by
Our view
"Walk to the top of the Wolds to unearth the origins of Lincolnshire's gentle hills."
Walk details
3hrs 30min
Dog friendly
Difficulty:
Medium
Gradient:
Challenging
Distance:
6.75 miles (10.9kms)
Ascent:
640ft (195m)
Walk directions

Walk down the ramp from the car park and cross the road to the Market Place, then continue straight ahead down Plough Hill. At the end continue, swinging right along Nettleton Road. When it becomes Richards Row, look for a footpath along a passageway between houses on the opposite side of the road. Now thread your way left through a small estate, all the time following the Viking helmet waymarks for the Viking Way.
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Cross over Caistor bypass and go directly ahead through fields towards Nettleton, veering diagonally left in the last to skirt a modern bungalow. Turn right into the lane below, and walk to the junction in the middle of the village. Go left on Normanby Road. In a little over 0.25 miles (400m), leave the lane for a private drive on the left, indicated 'public bridleway', by a house called Hazeldene.
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Follow this route as far as Nettleton Grange, then veer left with the track as it goes through a gate beside the Nev Cole Memorial Stile. On the far side of the gate turn right (the main track goes straight on) and for 0.5 miles (800m) follow a public footpath alongside Nettleton Beck, keeping the stream and ponds on your right. The path, which can be boggy in places, eventually climbs a rough grassy hillside to emerge on a surfaced lane.
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Turn left and walk along the lane uphill for 150yds (137m) until a sign points you right for a track into woodland. Follow the undulating path past bricked-up tunnel entrances, the remains of former ironstone workings.
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Go through two gates to emerge onto open pasture and a route that again keeps to the left of Nettleton Beck. When the stream disappears into a spring, continue up the shallow valley floor. Turn right at the top on to a farm track (bridleway) and walk along to the lane at the end near Acre House.
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Turn right, and follow this pleasant lane, via Nettleton Top, all the way back to the village of Nettleton. There are superb views over the flat plain of North Lincolnshire to South Yorkshire and the Humber, with the towers of the Humber Bridge visible on a clear day and the Yorkshire Wolds beyond. At Nettleton retrace your steps back to Caistor.
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Location
Starting point
Nearest postcode:
Additional information
  Terrain - Field paths and country lanes, can be muddy, 1 stile
  Landscape - Ridge of chalk hills with shallow, grassy valleys
  Dog friendliness - Close control near livestock
  Parking - Public car park behind town hall, Caistor (follow signs)
  Toilets en route - By car park
Walks in Cambridgeshire Dog-friendly walks in Cambridgeshire
About the walk
Caistor's origins are Roman, its name Castra meaning camp or fortification, and small fragments of the original encircling wall still remain in the vicinity of the church. Ermine Street passed close by, and a short hillside track joined Caistor to the important north–south route from the Humber to...
Read more
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Send us photos or a comment about this route. Or recommend a route of your own.

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Walking in Safety

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Get an AA guide placeholder

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About the area
Area image
Cambridgeshire
To the west of East Anglia is Cambridgeshire, a county best known as the home to the university that makes up the second half of ‘Oxbridge’ (the other half is Oxford). As well as its globally renowned educational credentials, it also has a rich natural history; much of its area is made up of reclaimed or untouched fens.
Explore Cambridgeshire

Nearby places to stay

View all (8)
Holiday Park
Caistor Lakes
★★★★★
awardawardaward
"Luxury Lincolnshire park with three well-stocked fishing lakes...."
  • Cafe/Restaurant
  • Wifi available
Caravan & Camping
Wolds View Country Park
★★★★★
awardaward
"Nestled in the Lincolnshire Wolds, surrounded by unspoilt countryside...."
  • Launderette
  • Ice pack facility
  • Cafe/Restaurant
  • BBQ
Holiday Park
Watermill Leisure Park
★★★★★
award
"55 acres set on the idyllic Lincolnshire Wolds...."
Nearby places to stay
Caistor Lakes
This is a stunning seven-acre park that was developed beside established fishing lakes. The passionate owners have created a very impressive park, with excellent landscaping and first-c...
★★★★★    Rating
Wolds View Country Park
Awaiting description....
★★★★★    Rating
Watermill Leisure Park
Watermill Leisure Park is an idyllic 55-acre holiday park, surrounded by mature oak and pine woodlands, nestled on the edge of Lincolnshire Wolds AONB. It offers a variety of holiday ho...
★★★★★    Rating
Moortown House
Set in stunning grounds including historic parkland, woodland and a lake, Moortown House is idyllically located with the Lincolnshire Wolds on the doorstep. A quintessential manor house...
★★★★    Rating
Moortown House
Set in stunning grounds including historic parkland, woodland and a lake, Moortown House is idyllically located with the Lincolnshire Wolds on the doorstep. A quintessential manor house...
★★★★    Rating
The New Inn Great Limber
The New Inn Great Limber is a characterful property run by the Chef-Patron, his family and their team since 2022. Menus here are constantly evolving and feature flavoursome pub classics...
★★★★    Rating
Thorganby Hall Lettings
Thorganby Hall Lettings offers three great ways to enjoy the beauty of the unspoilt Lincolnshire Wolds. Marris Barn (sleeps 16) caters for all varieties of groups with the added luxury ...
★★★★★    Rating
Little Walk Cottage
Little Walk Cottage, part of Thorganby Hall Lettings, is an ideal stay to enjoy the beauty of the unspoilt Lincolnshire Wolds. The cottage is a beautiful stable conversion that sleeps 4...
★★★★    Rating
View all (8)
Places to eat nearby View all
The New Inn Great Limber
   AA Rosette Award
Pig & Whistle
   AA Rosette Award
Kingsway Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
San Pietro Restaurant Rooms
   AA Rosette Award
Places to eat nearby
The New Inn Great Limber
   AA Rosette Award
Pig & Whistle
   AA Rosette Award
Kingsway Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
San Pietro Restaurant Rooms
   AA Rosette Award
Hope and Anchor
The Hope and Anchor Pub
   AA Rosette Award
Winteringham Fields
   AA Rosette Award
Ruthvika Spices and Kitchen
   AA Rosette Award
View all
Stay in the area  
Eat or drink nearby