Best walks from Scunthorpe
Lincolnshire · East Midlands of England
MapJump on a train, get off at Scunthorpe Station and lose yourself in a beautiful hike for the day.
Scunthorpe Station to Brigg Station
A pleasant walk including woodlands and a stretch along the river and part of it on the Ironstone Way. The first part leaving Scunthorpe can be a little tricky to follow. Part of the route follows the Ironstone Way.
15km. Gentle ascents.
Crossing the busy A18 can be hazardous; you could instead cross Brigg Road near Ashbyville.
Lunch: Refreshments at Broughton.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
Althorpe Station to Scunthorpe Station
A surprisingly green route, mainly along a former railway track, crossing the tidal Trent via Keadby Bridge and field paths and with footbridges over the motorway and railway. Mostly easy and direct. Part of the Isle of Axholme Greenway. Keadby Bridge has good views of the tidal Trent.
Easy: 6km, moderate ascents.
Several road crossings need care, particularly the A18 from Althorpe station, which has no assisted crossing or central reservation, and Scotter Road, which has no halfway refuge. Care also needed crossing after Keadby Bridge where the road bends with a junction.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
Scunthorpe Station to Kirton Lindsey Station
16km. Moderate ascents.