The Spa Trail - 7.2 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Distance
- 7.2 ml
- Ascent
- 118 ft
Horncastle Canal, Coronation Walk, Horncastle, LN9 6HP
Walk or cycle the Horncastle & Woodhall Spa Branch Line. There are lots of sculptures to see along the Spa Trail. Created by local artists they are inspired by the area’s nature and history. Look out for the Viking long ship, a diving otter and some botanical gems.
- Maps: OS Explorer 273 and Landranger 122.
- Terrain: The first 4 miles is a surfaced track suitable for wheelchair users and families with pushchairs. Walkers can then follow the footpath from Sandy Lane into Woodhall Spa, with cyclists using the road. From Woodhall Spa to Kirkstead the route follows Witham Road.
- Parking: Parking is available near the Swimming Pool (Coronation Walk, Horncastle, LN9 6HP). There is also free parking at The Wong or Pay and Display in the town centre. Free parking is also available at Thornton Lodge, Martin and Sandy Lane access points. In Woodhall Spa there are car parks at Royal Square and The Broadway.
- Refreshments: Shops, cafes and pubs in Horncastle and Woodhall Spa.
- Public Toilets: St Lawrence Street in Horncastle and Spa Road in Woodhall Spa.