The Viking Way (Part 1)

June 2016.
This year we decided to look closer to home for our long distance walk and finally settled on The Viking Way.
We did not have sufficient free time to walk the whole 147 miles from the Humber Bridge, but decided that approximately half-distance from Lincoln to Oakham was about right. Very pleasant walking - generally along clear and well-marked paths, lanes and quiet country roads - and some lovely little villages along the route. Unfortunately we chose a very wet week, but some great B&Bs and evening meals meant our spirits were never dampened.
Lincoln Cathedral
A photo before we set off ...
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Poppies, Lincoln Castle
Looking back to the Cathedral
Steve poses for a soggy photo at Sincil Bank, home of Lincoln City FC
Closed railway line
Spire of the International Bomber Command Memorial, from South Common
A murky look back to the city from the path above South Common
Field path near Bracebridge Heath
Expansive views from the limestone ridge
Carnforth Guest House, Waddington
Worsdell's Mill, Waddington
Poppy - a real one, this time
Nice wide mown field edge, approaching Harmston
Dog rose
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