Time Outdoors

The Heart of Lincolnshire is characterised by big skies and wide-open spaces dotted with small settlements within a beautiful patchwork of natural and historical delights.

From the comfort of a car, the saddle of a bike, the back of a horse or fully absorbed on the ground at walking pace, there is so much to see and sense. A trip around North Kesteven unveils a place of unique beauty and miles upon miles of natural beauty that can be appreciated at any time of the year.

One of the very best ways to immerse yourself in it is by taking in the sights, sounds, smells and splendours of the area on long-distance, short distance, circular and linear waymarked paths that crisscross North Kesteven to give easy access to wide-ranging natural, artistic and historic places of interest.

The cliff villages of Navenby, Harmston, Coleby and Boothby Graffoe provide some stunning views out onto the ‘Lincoln Edge’, an escarpment which provides stunning views as far as the eye can see, spreading on to neighbouring counties.

This year the 10th Annual NK Walking Festival runs from Saturday 17th June until Sunday 2nd July. The festival includes a programme of led walks throughout the District and rare opportunities to explore areas not normally open to the public. The first day of the festival includes a led walk of the entire Spires and Steeples route, which takes you from Sleaford St Denys’ Church to Lincoln Cathedral via some of the most beautiful sights and villages in North Kesteven.

Visitors can explore the communities, heritage and landscape of the District, through various trails, walks and nature reserves; find more details overleaf.