Outdoors & Nature in Lincolnshire
Chapel Point Beach, Chapel St Leonards
A sandy dune covered beach which was a WWII coastal defence looking out across the North Sea.There are no dog control measures in place so walking along the beach is available all year round.
Aubourn and Haddington Circular Walk, Aubourn
There are two very scenic, circular walks around the villages of Aubourn and Haddington. The first walk begins at the Royal Oak Public House car park and is 3.75miles through open countryside on good farm tracks. The second walks begins at the Stepping Out car park and is also 3.75miles but tr...
Skellingthorpe Old Wood Walk, Skellingthorpe
Skellingthorpe Old Wood is an ancient woodland within Witham Valley Country Park. The walk is 4.6 miles. Beautifully scenic it lies close to the village of Skellingthorpe and is easily accessed on foot, by bike or on horseback. It is a varied site with a mixture of ancient oak, lime woodland and...
Far Ings National Nature Reserve, Barton-upon-Humber
For centuries the thick layer of clay which borders the Humber estuary has been used to make tiles, bricks and cement.At the industry's height in the late 1800s, hundreds of men were employed to dig the clay by hand. The tile yards were abandoned in the 1950s, leaving the pits to fill naturally with...
Lincolnshire Wildlife Park, Friskney
Lincolnshire Wildlife Park is one of the UK’s largest animal sanctuaries. Our residents come from all walks of life and from all over the world. We have an amazing array of animals that our dedicated keepers work with daily, from Tigers to Parrots and lots in between! The National Parrot San...
Boston Road Recreation Ground, Sleaford
A very popular park in the town of Sleaford. There are open lawns, mature trees, benches, an enclosed toddler playground, toilets, a refreshment kiosk, tennis courts and a newly-relaid skate park. Ideal for all ages. Busy at weekends. * image courtesy Mark Suffield
Ashbyville Nature Reserve, Scunthorpe
Popular with dog walkers, this local nature reserve is an ideal spot for stretching the legs and getting plenty of fresh air. The site is managed by North Lincolnshire Council.
Hedgehog Care Centre, Authorpe
Lincolnshire's famous little hedgehog hospital was started around the 1980's. Run by Elaine Drewery, it exists and survives purely on donations and the goodwill of others.Visitors are made very welcome but do call first.
Barretts Recreation Ground, Grimsby
With wide open lawns and a play area for younger children, Barretts Recreation Ground is a popular spot for local residents. There are also tennis courts and a bowling green. A local volunteer group have taken on the responsibility of locking and unlocking the park gates since counci...
With a multi-use games area and fully-equipped play area for younger children, Butt Lane Park is a popular location within the village of Laceby. Laceby is a village and civil parish in the north east pocket of the county and is situated on the A46 road, just outside the western boundary of...
With wide open lawns and plenty of space, Haverstoe Park is a popular area for families. Opened in the Jubilee year of 1977, one of its main features is a sensory garden standing on the front car park. There are tennis courts and a bowling green which open at 2 pm.
Weelsby Woods is a large public park in Grimsby with mature trees, woodland, and grassy areas ideal for recreation. Donated in 1950 to the Borough of Grimsby the land was once the grounds of Weelsby Villa. Victorian maps of the area display a Manor House, a Villa Plantation, a Pheasantry and a la...
The Wolds is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the highest area of land in eastern England between Yorkshire and Kent. The landscape is one of undeniable beauty, a sweeping vista of low hills, woodland, winding paths and steep valleys, underlain by chalk, limestone and sandstone...
A quaint park with beautiful pathways, trees and open lawns. Ideal for walkers and families with small children. Waltham is a village and civil parish, four miles south-west from the town of Grimsby. Close by are the villages of Scartho, Brigsley, Barnoldby-le-Beck and Bradley.
Silica Country Park, Scunthorpe
A popular location, Silica Park is an informal country park, based on the site of a former sand workings. There are plenty of areas to walk, enjoy a picnic or even angle on the lake. Local active interest is focused on the future development and improvement of the park.