Viking Way
The Viking Way is a 147-mile long-distance path between the Humber Bridge in Lincolnshire and Oakham in Rutland. The name derives from the influence the Vikings had in the area, a hint given by the fact that so many place names end with -by, an indication of a Viking settlement.
Not only do we show you where to find accommodation and places to eat and drink (click in table below), but we show the guidebooks and maps required, and make them available to buy online.
Viking Way
Mileage and Services Table
Please click on a location to open the page displaying Accommodation, Camping, Pub and Restaurant information for that location.
NOTE: Figures after the `+' sign indicates miles off route. The Legend can be found at the bottom of the table.
| LOCATION | CUMULATIVE MILES |
FACILITIES |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Upon Humber | - | Accommodation (H,B&B),C,R,PH,Train,Bus |
| South Ferriby | 3 | Accommodation (H),PH,R |
| Barnetby-le-Wold | 14 | Accommodation (H,B&B),PH,R,Train |
| Somerby | 16½ | C |
| Grasby | 18½ | Accommodation (B&B),C,PH |
| Caistor | 22 | Accommodation (H,B&B),PH,R |
| Nettleton | 23 | Accommodation (H,B&B),C,PH,R |
| Walesby | 29 | Accommodation (B&B),C,R |
| Market Rasen | 29 + 3¼ | Accommodation (H,B&B),C,R,PH,Train,Bus |
| Tealby | 31 | C,PH,R |
| Ludford | 34½ | Accommodation (H),PH,R |
| Donnington on Bain | 41½ | Accommodation (H,B&B),PH |
| Goulceby | 44¾ | Accommodation (B&B) |
| Scamblesby | 46½ | Accommodation (H,B&B),PH |
| Belchford | 48¾ | C,PH |
| Fulletby | 50¼ | C |
| Horncastle | 54½ | Accommodation (H,B&B),PH,R |
| Martin Moor | 59¾ | C,R |
| Woodhall Spa | 60¾ | Accommodation (H,B&B),C,PH,R |
| Martin Dales | 61½ + 1 | Accommodation (Inn),C,PH |
| Stixwould | 64¾ + ¾ | Accommodation (B&B) |
| Southrey | 67¾ | PH |
| Bardney | 70 | Accommodation (B&B),PH,R |
| Fiskerton | 78½ | PH |
| Lincoln | 84½ | Accommodation (H,B&B),R,PH,CG,Train,Bus |
| Bracebridge Heath | 88¼ + ½ | PH |
| Waddington | 90¼ | PH |
| Harmston | 92 | PH |
| Coleby | 93 | PH |
| Boothby Graffoe | 94¼ | C |
| Navenby | 95 | PH |
| Wellingore | 96½ | Accommodation (Inn),PH |
| Byard's Leap | 101½ | Accommodation (B&B),C |
| Ancaster | 103¼ + 1¾ | Accommodation (B&B),C,PH,R,Rail |
| Marston | 111¾ | Accommodation (H) |
| Woolsthorpe | 121½ | Accommodation (H),C,PH |
| Skillington | 128½ + 1¼ | Accommodation (B&B),PH |
| Buckminster | 130½ + ½ | PH |
| Sewstern | 131 + ¼ | PH |
| Greetham | 137½ | Accommodation (H),PH,R |
| Exton | 139¾ | Accommodation (B&B),PH |
| Whitwell | 141¼ | Accommodation (H,B&B) |
| Rutland Water | 141¾ | Accommodation (B&B) |
| Oakham | 147 | Accommodation (H,B&B),R,PH,CG,Train,Bus |
Legend
| B&B | Bed & Breakfast Accommodation |
| C | Camping |
| CG | Camping and Rambling Gear Shop |
| H | Hotel or Inn Accommodation |
| PH | Pub or Bar |
| R | Restaurant, Bar Meal or Tea Shop |
| YHA | Youth Hostel |
Viking Way Accommodation
There is plenty of accommodation on the Viking Way. We have split accommodation into Hotels & Inns and Bed & Breakfast. Guest Houses are included with Bed and Breakfast, and while we realise many of them are as good as some hotel accommodation, in order to avoid confusion we have opted for the simpler option.
Viking Way Restaurants and Pubs
We have attempted to give as much information as possible on pubs and restaurants along the Viking Way, but restaurants and pubs are notoriously changeable. Many pubs serve bar meals or incorporate a restaurant, and we try to include information on real ale. Please let us know if our information is out of date.
Viking Way Guidebooks & Maps
We have made it very easy to find the books and maps required for your walk. Please click on the Guidebook or Map image to be taken to the relevant guidebooks and maps for the Viking Way, and the option of buying them online.
Viking Way Forum
We have added a forum for those wishing to place or gain additional information or opinion on the various aspects of the Viking Way long-distance footpath. Viking Way Forum.
Viking Way Public Transport
We have given information on public transport not just for the start and finishing points of the Viking Way, but also for places in between. More information is always welcome.
Viking Way Photographs and Logs
We want to display as many photographs as possible of the Viking Way, and there is always room for your photographs and walk logs - just email them to us. Alternatively, if you have them online you can send us the link.
Contact us
If you wish to add comments or amendments, add to our free listing, or upgrade to Superior Listing, please email us:
vikingway@ramblefest.com
