Lincolnshire Wolds Black Death Challenge Walk
42 km / 26 miles
This John Merrill route links nine deserted medieval villages ravaged by the Black Plague. Visiting Kelstern, Donnington on Bain and Withcall, it is, in part, coincident with the Viking Way. The whole walk is a sheer delight through totally unspoilt graceful scenery to a cluster of small villages and hamlets rich in history and visiting the Hubbard Hills on route.
Details:
| Path Type: | Anytime Challenges |
| Attributes: | Challenging |
| Start and Finish: | TF326874 - St James Church, Louth, Lincs  |
Publications, Badges and Certificates:
| Booklet: | Lincolnshire Wolds Black Death Challenge Walk (John Merrill Foundation - 2001) |
| Badge & Certificate: | Badge & Certificate for Lincolnshire Wolds Black Death Challenge Walk (John Merrill Foundation) |
| Paperback: | John Merrill Challenge Walk Reference Book (John Merrill Foundation - 2013) |
Maps: |
 |
| Purchase Ordnance Survey Maps: | |
| OS Landranger: | 113, 122 |
| OS Explorer: | 282, 283 |
| OS Explorer Active: | 282, 283 |
Group Accommodation within 5 Km of this Path:
| Hostel Accommodation: | Brook House Barn, Scamblesby, Louth | 3 Km |
Connected Paths:
| E Routes: | E-Route 2 UK Section - Harwich to Middleton in Teesdale |
| Paths Marked on OS mapping: | Viking Way |
| Other Paths: | Greenwich Meridian Trail; Lindsey Loop; Lindsey Trail; Silver Lincs Way |
| Anytime Challenges: | Belmont 30 |
Downloads:
| GPS Exchange Format Route File: | Lincolnshire Wolds Black Death Challenge Walk GPX Exchange Format Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| MemoryMap Route file: | Lincolnshire Wolds Black Death Challenge Walk Memory Map Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| Tracklogs Route file: | Lincolnshire Wolds Black Death Challenge Walk Tracklogs Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
Route Profile:
| 38.4 Km (23.9 miles) 444 m (1,457 ft) ascent 153 m (502 ft) maximum height |
 |