Alford to the Coast - 10 miles
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Distance
- 10 ml
- Ascent
- 167 ft
Alford Market, Market Place, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9EB
An interesting walk from the Wolds to the sea, through an historically pastoral and diverse landscape.
- Linear Walk.
- Maps: OS Landranger 122 and OS Explorer 274.
- Parking: Free car parking is available in Alford off Millers Way, opposite the Anchor Inn on East Street (Grid Ref: TF 456 762). There are also pay and display car parks in Alford Market Place and South Market Place. Car parking is also available at Wolla Bank, Anderby (Grid Ref: TF 556 750) and Chapel Six Marshes, Chapel St Leonards (Grid ref: TF 559 742).
- Terrain: Along footpaths and bridleway which can be muddy at times. Roadside walking, including crossing the A52. Part of the route follows the Willoughby Branch Line Nature Reserve. Generally level.
- Refreshments: Tearooms, restaurants, pubs and shops in Alford. Also, the Red Lion pub and shop at Mumby.
- Toilets: Public toilets behind Alford Library in South Market Place car park. Also at Chapel Six Marshes, between Easter and mid-October.
- Stiles: Numerous. Some are stock proof and therefore may be difficult for some dogs.