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Around Donington on Bain

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"A scenic walk through the Wolds west of Louth"
Walk directions

Walk out of the village northwards, past the Norman church and the post office, on to Mill Road. At the first junction turn right, signposted 'Hallington' and 'Louth', then in a few paces go left, over a stile. Walk along the bottom of successive fields, with the River Bain on your left and the lofty Belmont Transmitting Station dominating the skyline further west. After 0.75 miles (1.2km), and having passed a fishing lake, you reach a footbridge.

Cross over the footbridge to walk around the perimeter of  Biscathorpe's isolated little church, then continue past a house and across a lane to cross another footbridge ahead. Head half left across the bumpy outline of a deserted medieval village towards the top of the hill and go through a gate for a path through a small plantation. Turn right on a lane and walk along this for 550yds (503m).
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Location
Nearest postcode:
Additional information
  Terrain  - Bridleways, field paths and lanes, several stiles
  Landscape  - Rounded hills and shallow river valley
  Dog friendliness  - Plenty of off-lead potential on tracks and lanes
  Parking  - Main Road, Donington on Bain
  Toilets en route  - None on route (nearest in Louth)
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About the walk
Lincolnshire is well known as one of the foremost English counties for food production. The fertile soils of the Fens in the south support vast and seemingly endless fields of arable crops, such as potatoes, onions, cabbages and sugar beet. The county is the leading producer of cereals and it's...
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About the area
Much of the fenland around the Wash has been drained of its marshes and reclaimed as highly productive farmland. Further north, the coastline, with its sandy beaches, has been developed to accommodate the holiday industry, with caravans, campsites and the usual seaside paraphernalia.
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Mill Stream Barn
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  • Linens provided
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Brook House Cottage
★★★★
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"Something special for horse lovers...."
  • Total units: 1
  • Private garden
  • Washing machine
  • Sky or freeview
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Mill Stream Barn
In the grounds of a centuries-old mill house outside the village of Conington on Bain, Mill Stream barn makes a truly luxurious holiday base in an idyllic setting. The River Bain runs t...
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Brook House Cottage
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Ashby Park
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Clematis Cottage
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Clematis Cottage
Situated in picturesque Lincolnshire Wolds Village of Tealby with its vintage tearoom, community shop and 2 atmospheric pubs serving great food, this period 2 storey self-catering cotta...
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Edlington Hall Cottage
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Route details
3hrs 30min
Dog-friendly
Difficulty:
Medium

Gradient:
Moderate


Distance:
8 miles (12.9kms)

Ascent:
430ft (131m)

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Around Donington on Bain

Recommended by
Our view
"A scenic walk through the Wolds west of Louth"
Walk details
3hrs 30min
Dog friendly
Difficulty:
Medium
Gradient:
Moderate
Distance:
8 miles (12.9kms)
Ascent:
430ft (131m)
Walk directions

Walk out of the village northwards, past the Norman church and the post office, on to Mill Road. At the first junction turn right, signposted 'Hallington' and 'Louth', then in a few paces go left, over a stile. Walk along the bottom of successive fields, with the River Bain on your left and the lofty Belmont Transmitting Station dominating the skyline further west. After 0.75 miles (1.2km), and having passed a fishing lake, you reach a footbridge.
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Cross over the footbridge to walk around the perimeter of  Biscathorpe's isolated little church, then continue past a house and across a lane to cross another footbridge ahead. Head half left across the bumpy outline of a deserted medieval village towards the top of the hill and go through a gate for a path through a small plantation. Turn right on a lane and walk along this for 550yds (503m).
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Go right for a signposted public footpath down the side of disused workings, then left across a wide field, aiming for the far corner down by the stream. Go over a footbridge, then follow the farm track round to the left before crossing another footbridge and walking across a meadow to reach the lane at Gayton le Wold.
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Turn right and walk along the lane past Manor Farm's whitewashed buildings. In 0.5 miles (800m), where the lane bends right, go left on a public bridleway. Fork right into the field at the top and follow the obvious route alongside and then across huge ploughed fields. Continue above Glebe Farm until you reach a lane.
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Go straight over and continue directly ahead through more open fields, with the former military satellite dishes and mast over to your left. At the very end go right and walk down the lane to the junction at the bottom, by the former railway station.
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Turn left, over the old bridge, then go right at the next junction (signposted 'Market Stainton'). After 0.25 miles (400m) turn right on a permissive footpath to rejoin the Viking Way. Go past the woods of Fox Covert and along a field-edge until you meet another footpath. Turn right to cross the dismantled railway once more.
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On the far side, where the track hairpins off to the farm on the right, go straight on for a clear route through several fields back to Donington. At the very end swing right along a short lane to emerge opposite The Black Horse Inn.
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Location
Starting point
Nearest postcode:
Additional information
  Terrain - Bridleways, field paths and lanes, several stiles
  Landscape - Rounded hills and shallow river valley
  Dog friendliness - Plenty of off-lead potential on tracks and lanes
  Parking - Main Road, Donington on Bain
  Toilets en route - None on route (nearest in Louth)
Walks in Lincolnshire Dog-friendly walks in Lincolnshire
About the walk
Lincolnshire is well known as one of the foremost English counties for food production. The fertile soils of the Fens in the south support vast and seemingly endless fields of arable crops, such as potatoes, onions, cabbages and sugar beet. The county is the leading producer of cereals and it's...
Read more
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About the area
Area image
Lincolnshire
Much of the fenland around the Wash has been drained of its marshes and reclaimed as highly productive farmland. Further north, the coastline, with its sandy beaches, has been developed to accommodate the holiday industry, with caravans, campsites and the usual seaside paraphernalia.
Explore Lincolnshire

Nearby places to stay

View all (8)
Self-Catering
Mill Stream Barn
★★★★★
awardawardawardawardaward
"Gorgeous converted barn beside chalk stream in Lincolnshire Wolds..."
  • Total units: 2
Self-Catering
Brook House Cottage
★★★★
awardawardaward
"Something special for horse lovers...."
  • Private garden
  • Washing machine
  • Sky or freeview
  • Linens provided
Self-Catering
Brook House Cottage
★★★★
awardawardaward
"Something special for horse lovers...."
  • Total units: 1
  • Private garden
  • Washing machine
  • Sky or freeview
Nearby places to stay
Mill Stream Barn
In the grounds of a centuries-old mill house outside the village of Conington on Bain, Mill Stream barn makes a truly luxurious holiday base in an idyllic setting. The River Bain runs t...
★★★★★    Rating
Brook House Cottage
Brook House Farm is great for horse lovers. The farm is a British Horse Society-approved riding school and livery yard, so if you want to learn, this is the place. If you’re already a h...
★★★★    Rating
Brook House Cottage
Brook House Farm is great for horse lovers. The farm is a British Horse Society-approved riding school and livery yard, so if you want to learn, this is the place. If you’re already a h...
★★★★    Rating
Ashby Park
Ashby Park has seven fishing lakes in its 70 acres of unspoilt countryside, with holiday homes on lakeside pitches, and touring and camping pitches close by. Local amenities include an ...
★★★★    Rating
Kenwick Park Resorts
On the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds with loads of walks and places to visit, Kenwick Park Resort incorporates a country house hotel with 51 rooms, plus restaurant, function rooms and ...
★★★★    Rating
Clematis Cottage
Situated in picturesque Lincolnshire Wolds Village of Tealby with its vintage tearoom, community shop and 2 atmospheric pubs serving great food, this period 2 storey self-catering cotta...
★★★★    Rating
Clematis Cottage
Situated in picturesque Lincolnshire Wolds Village of Tealby with its vintage tearoom, community shop and 2 atmospheric pubs serving great food, this period 2 storey self-catering cotta...
★★★★    Rating
Edlington Hall Cottage
Sitting in the grounds of Edlington Hall, this detached cottage enjoys lovely views of surrounding farm land, and has its own lawned garden that backs onto fields. Nearby Horncastle is ...
★★★★    Rating
View all (8)
Places to eat nearby View all
Admiral Rodney
Magpies Restaurant with Rooms
   AA Rosette Award
Petwood Hotel
Petwood
   AA Rosette Award
Places to eat nearby
Admiral Rodney
Magpies Restaurant with Rooms
   AA Rosette Award
Petwood Hotel
Petwood
   AA Rosette Award
Washingborough Hall Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
Kingsway Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
Pig & Whistle
   AA Rosette Award
The New Inn Great Limber
   AA Rosette Award
View all
Stay in the area  
Eat or drink nearby