Spires and Steeples Arts and Heritage Trail
A 25-mile long-distance path in Lincolnshire beginning at Lincoln Cathedral and ending at St Denys’s Church, Sleaford. Along the way, it visits a number of towns and villages featuring churches with eye-catching spires or steeples. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SK 977 719
Distance: 25 miles (40 km)
Time: 10–13 hours
Duration: 2–3 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
261 Boston, Tattershall, Billinghay and Heckington
272 Lincoln, Sleaford, Metheringham and Navenby
Summary
Running south from Lincoln to Sleaford, the Spires and Steeples Arts and Heritage Trail across the East Midlands district of North Kesteven was created to make it easier for visitors and residents to find their way from village to village to discover the artistic and historical treasures of the region.
The name refers to church spires serving as landmarks for travellers and alludes to the rural sport of steeplechasing (indeed, an annual challenge event follows the route). Beginning at Lincoln Cathedral and ending at St Denys’s Church in Sleaford, the route visits Washingborough, Heighington, Branston, Potterhanworth, Nocton, Dunston, Metheringham, Blankney, Scopwick, Rowston, Digby, Dorrington, Ruskington, Haverholme Priory, and Holdingham Mill.