Welcome to the Lincolnshire Coast Walk web site.

This web site has been created as a result of frequent requests for information on walking the Lincolnshire coast. Its aim is to encourage walking of public footpaths, bridleways and permissive routes along the coast by giving basic information to assist walkers in planning their journey and showing some of the highlights of the walk.

This 148 mile (238 km) route actually starts at King's Lynn in Norfolk but quickly arrives in Lincolnshire where it runs around The Wash and up the east coast of the county and along the Humber Estuary to the Humber Bridge. This route has no official status.

The walk is generally flat in nature with much of the walk being along sea banks built to hold back the sea. Most of the remainder is along sea defences or the beach with only small amounts of roadside walking. It is assumed that walkers will carry the relevant OS Explorer or Landranger map and the notes included are meant to give helpful supplementary information.

Large sections of the walk are a haven of peace and tranquility with only the sound of local wildlife. The route passes through 4 national nature reserves and through or close to several other local reserves. The section of the coast between Skegness and Mablethorpe is one long sandy beach. The remains of many war-time pill boxes are encountered along the walk.

To promote the use of local bus services, the walk has been split into 12 sections, the length of most being determined by the proximity of a bus stop to the coast. Some of these sections can be split or combined according to the walkers circumstances.

A NOTE ON SAFETY

The route is a low risk route, but not completely risk free. When walking along sea banks, avoid wandering on to the mud flats which are dangerous with deep creeks and the risk of being cut off by the incoming tide. The route passes close to 3 military bombing ranges, obey any warning signs and stay out of marked danger areas, in the unlikely event of coming across unexploded ordnance keep well clear. If walking along any sections of beach, the usual precautions apply, be aware of the tides and avoid any areas of quicksand or mud, avoid contact with marine animals such as seals, jellyfish and weaver fish, stay well clear of any drums of chemicals or World War 2 ordnance which may occasionally be washed ashore. Shooting of wildfowl and rabbits may occasionally be encountered, if encountering a shooting party, stay well clear and be prepared to take a diversion inland. Read and obey all warning signs encountered.

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DISCLAIMER

The information given on this website is intended for general guidance only and the webmaster accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracies or for anything which may happen as a result of following any information given. The coast is walked entirely at the individuals own risk. Common sense should be used if in doubt. Always carry the relevant Ordnance Survey Explorer map. The photographic images on this site are © of the webmaster. Any reproduction or republication is expressly prohibited, unless the webmaster has explicitly granted his/her written consent to do so.