Whether you’re a keen hiker, weekend wanderer, or simply enjoy short social strolls, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in National Walking Month in May with friends and family.
Join one of the National Trust’s guided walks, or take your pick of the numerous trails and routes around Lincolnshire.
From coastal paths and historic landscapes, to lakeside strolls and picturesque parkland, there’s plenty of space to escape the routine, connect with nature and enjoy the outdoors.
Belton Estate, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2LS
Enjoy Belton Estate’s vast parkland and gardens in a different light on a huge range of guided walks. Running all across the property’s 13 acres and covering fascinating stories from Belton’s past, including its use as a military camp and the home of the Machine Gun Corps in WWI, to the influential women who’ve called the House their home, there are options for everyone.
From short strolls round the gardens to 20km hikes, all fitness levels are catered for, and gentle walks are even offered to those undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment, in partnership with Lincoln City Foundation’s Fighting Fit initiative. Waggy walkers are welcome too with regular dog walks, and there’s even a chance to appreciate a truly unique view of Belton on spring and summer sunset walks.
Grantham House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6SS
Two walks currently run from Grantham House, covering local history and nature highlights along the River Witham. On the monthly Grantham Historical Walk, participants can follow the story of Grantham from its origins around 400 to 600AD to Civil War battles and WWI and WWII camps, as well as learning more about the famous people who’ve lived and stayed in the town and the important discoveries that have been made there.
The Hall’s Hill 6.5k Circular Walk takes in some magnificent views of Londonthorpe, Grantham, Belton Estate and RAF Spitalgate now the Prince of Wales Garrison, and even offers a chance of spotting a kingfisher on the return along the River Witham.
Tattershall Castle, Sleaford Road, Tattershall, Lincolnshire, LN4 4LR
Visitors to Tattershall Castle can enjoy an engaging guided archaeology walk that brings the wider historic landscape to life while showcasing the site’s most striking features. Following a mostly flat path through the remains of the wider castle complex, walkers will pass the double moat, well‑tended grounds rich in plants and wildlife, and the last remaining ruins that hint at the scale of the medieval estate.
The experience can be complemented by a visit to the Great Tower, where those able to climb can enjoy spectacular panoramic views across the Lincolnshire countryside, stretching from the Fens to the Wolds, with visibility of up to 18 miles on a clear day.
Gunby Estate, Gunby, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5SS
At Gunby Estate, visitors can enjoy a choice of three rewarding walks which showcase the estate’s history, wildlife and peaceful countryside. The Ice House Pond Walk is an easy 1‑mile route through parkland to a tranquil pond surrounded by wildflowers and the remains of Gunby’s deserted medieval village. For those looking for a longer adventure, the Monksthorpe Chapel Walk offers a moderate up-to-8-mile circular route through open fields, country lanes and wildlife‑rich landscapes, culminating at Monksthorpe Chapel, a unique secluded chapel built in 1701 to look like a barn in order to avoid being discovered. The Gunby Hall to Bratoft Manor Walk is an easy 4 miles through grassy fields, green lanes and sections of the old railway line to discover the remains of Bratoft’s medieval moated manor.
Sandilands, Roman Bank, Sandilands nr Sutton-on-Sea, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 2RJ
At Sandilands, visitors can enjoy gentle, flexible walks through a growing coastal nature reserve on Lincolnshire’s wild coast. Rather than following a single way‑marked route, the site offers a network of informal paths that can be explored at your own pace, making it easy to choose anything from a short stroll to a longer wander along the wetlands and seafront. Walkers can expect open skies, fresh sea air, and excellent opportunities for bird‑watching, with species such as avocets, lapwings and spoonbills regularly spotted.
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