Best walks from Saxilby

Saxilby Station to Lincoln Station

the Foss Dyke section is excellent. A largely flat, very accessible route following the Foss Dyke canal on firm tarmac or gravel paths for most of the way and with a short grassy section near the Pyewipe Inn. The final couple of miles leave the canal to follow a decent but noisy pavement alongside the busy A57. Follows the Foss Dyke; Lincoln Cathedral is visible from a long way off.

Easy: 10km, flat terrain.

The A57 crossing on the alternative direct line has no central refuge; this route uses a safer signposted cycle crossing with a central refuge but no lights. The A57 pavement is noisy and narrow in places.

Lunch: Excellent chippy on the approach to Saxilby station; cafe by the A57 junction.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Gainsborough Central Station to Saxilby Station

A walk that begins with all-road walking to Sturton-by-Stow, then a mixture of tracks and footpaths, then field paths that can be heavy going when recently cultivated or ploughed and before a long walk through the outskirts of Gainsborough. Sturton-by-Stow has a Co-op for a break.

Tough: 21km. Gentle ascents.

The road section to Sturton-by-Stow is quite busy, requiring you to step onto the verge for passing cars.

Lunch: Sturton-by-Stow has a Co-op for a break.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route