“The fresh and crisp air of the country reminds us that our blood surges from of the natural world and how tied we are to the sprung rhythms of earth and sky, weather and season.”
Walking
If walking is your passion, or you just want somewhere to stroll, the Coach House is an ideal base; with footpaths on your doorstep through to several long walks, including The Viking Way at 147 miles! These longer routes take in the most scenic parts of our Lincolnshire Wolds, an area of 220 sq miles of outstanding natural beauty.
Close by is Chambers Farm Woods; a must, with several good paths that wander through the 900 acres of woodland. Chamber Farm Woods has been rated one of the best sites in the UK for its insect life by the Forestry Commission. A multitude of birds from Nuthatch to Woodpecker, Woodlark and Buzzard can be seen and heard amongst the endless treetops. Bird lovers will be excited to know that Red Kites have recently been seen in the area! Also, Muntjac and Roe deer can be spotted rustling amongst the undergrowth.
Just a 15 minute drive away is Willingham woods, a very popular pinewood, with many paths and trails enjoyed by walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders. There is a café, picnic area and toilets.
Walk or cycle the Spa trail at Woodhall Spa, just off the B1191, on 3 miles of flat surfaced path/bridleway along the mid section of the Old Horncastle to Woodhall junction railway line and part of the Horncastle canal.
For adventurous walkers
Lincs Wolds Way
A 76 mile circular walk that has been designed to take in the best of the Lincolnshire Wolds and keeps to the high ground wherever possible, broken down into 5 stages averaging 6 hours walking a day.
The Lindsey loop
A 96 mile walk through the Lincolnshire Wolds, this area of outstanding natural beauty is divided up into 8 stages. Enabling different route endings, it travels through villages and market towns as well as the countryside.
Lindsey Trail
Starting just 1 mile away, is a 69 mile circular trail across the Lincolnshire Wolds, suitable to horse riders, cyclists and walkers. This being the highest land between Kent and Yorkshire makes the Lincolnshire Wolds a great place for stunning views.
For more information and ideas go to:
www.lovelincolnshirewolds.com