Danelaw Way
A 59-mile long-distance walk linking the two ‘burghs’ of the ancient Viking Danelaw, Lincoln and Stamford. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SK 976 718
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
Time: 24–30 hours
Duration: 4–6 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
234 Rutland Water, Stamford and Oakham
247 Grantham, Bottesford and Colsterworth
248 Bourne and Heckington
272 Lincoln, Sleaford, Metheringham and Navenby
Summary
The Danelaw Way is a linear long-distance walking route that links the two ‘burghs’ of the ancient Viking Danelaw: Lincoln and Stamford. The route passes through the rural beauty of Lincolnshire with a brief incursion into the fabulous county of Rutland. From the beginning of the walk in Lincoln, the way passes through North Hykeham, South Hykeham, Auborne, Bassingham, Carlton-le-Moorland, Brant Broughton, Caythorpe, Ancaster (Roman Town), Oasby, Ropsley, Ingoldsby Wood, Corby Glen, Creeton, Castle Bytham, Pickworth, Ryhall, and Belmesthorpe before finishing in Stamford.