My favourite part of the Viking Way.....

My favourite part of the Viking Way is the part between Tealby and Caistor. It traverses the highest part of the Way and pick a clear day, on the hills above Claxby one can see for miles, even Lincoln Cathedral in the distance. The valley south of Nettleton is a little piece of Lincolnshire heaven. Where once there were noisy iron ore mines that supplied Scunthorpe steel works, now there is peace and serenity. Walking this valley reminds me of parts of the Yorkshire Dales such is the isolation.

In Caistor, Claxby, Normandy le Wold and Tealby there are beautiful churches built in iron stone. All Saints in Walesby is particularly pretty sitting above the village commanding extensive views. Should you like refreshment, then there lovely pubs and cafes in Tealby and Caistor.

Whether you walk north from Tealby or south from Caistor this stretch of the Viking Way will not disappoint you in terms impressive views and landscape. It give you great pleasure in discovering a part of our county which is quite unique.

Geoff N