St. Mary’s Church, Rothwell – Claxby Byway loop from Nettleton

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St. Mary’s Church, Rothwell – Claxby Byway loop from Nettleton

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St. Mary’s Church, Rothwell – Claxby Byway loop from Nettleton

06:40

24.6km

340m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.23 km

Neville Cole Memorial Stile

Highlight • Structure

STILE DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES NEVILLE COLE 1915-1989 FOUNDER OF THE WANDERLUST
RAMBLING CLUB GRIMSLY IN 1932

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1.54 km

St. Mary’s Church, Rothwell

Highlight • Religious Site

Rothwell is a charming little rural village located in the picturesque Lincolnshire countryside. The village features a historic church, a number of quaint cottages, and peaceful surroundings.

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8.56 km

Grassy Valley, Lincolnshire Wolds

Highlight • Natural

Easy walking through a dry valley that feels remote.

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13.2 km

View of the Lincolnshire Wolds Between Walesby and Claxby

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is such a gorgeous section of walking high up in the wolds where hills fold over each other and the views stretch as far as the eye can see.

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15.6 km

This scenic byway located in the Lincolnshire Wolds between Claxby and Walesby provides the perfect location for a picturesque walk through rolling countryside. The autumnal colours are especially delightful, to be enjoyed between the months of September and November.

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19.3 km

Wold Top (Highest Point in Lincolnshire)

Highlight • Summit

Congratulations! You've just made it to the highest point in Lincolnshire (168m). Wold Top, or as close to it as you can get by road, is a short walk by footpath if you seek the actual summit. Fantastic panoramas of the Wolds await.

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