Lost churches and a battlefield - 3.6 miles
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Distance
- 3.5 ml
- Ascent
- 193 ft
B1195, Spilsby PE23 4JB
A circular walk of 3 ½ miles (5 ½ km) from Winceby, through Hameringham and Asgarby.
This walk at the southern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds offers some fine hilltop views and takes in the scene of the Civil War Battle of Winceby, and the hamlets of Winceby, Hameringam and Asgarby. There has been human settlement in this area since prehistoric times, and the marks that generations of people have left upon the landscape are still visible today.
An information board in the lay-by on the B1195 to the north-west of Winceby village describes the Battle of Winceby.
- Distance: 3 ½ miles (5 ½ km)
- Time: Approx. 2-2 ½ hours at a leisurely pace
- Maps: OS Explorer 273
- Parking: Usually available at Snipe Dales Nature Reserve car park (the west car park) by permission of Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. Please note that the car park may occasionally be closed.
- Terrain: Along paths and tracks across open farmland and quiet country lanes. Paths can be muddy at times. Stout shoes or boots are recommended.
- Toilets: Public toilets at Snipe Dales Country Park car park.
- Stiles: A few. Some are stock proof and therefore may be difficult for dogs.
The route is waymarked with a crossed swords symbol.