Sleaford Market Town – Sleaford Church Steeple loop from Ruskington

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Sleaford Market Town – Sleaford Church Steeple loop from Ruskington

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Sleaford Market Town – Sleaford Church Steeple loop from Ruskington

04:36

18.2km

40m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.59 km

Footpath to Avoid Main Road (A153)

Highlight • Trail

Dismount at corner as oncoming traffic blind from Anwick side

Tip by

9.00 km

Sleaford Market Town

Highlight • Settlement

Sleaford is a scenic market town, situated on the River Slea and Sleaford Canal and surrounded by flat fenland.

Tip by

9.05 km

Sleaford Church Steeple

Highlight • Historical Site

Sleaford is a scenic market town, situated on the River Slea and Sleaford Canal and surrounded by flat fenland.

Tip by

9.37 km

River Slea with Ducks and Water Voles

Highlight • Natural

9.72 km

Market Square Café & Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Cracking cafe. Strongly recommended.

Tip by

9.84 km

Sleaford Church Spire

Highlight • Religious Site

Sleaford is a scenic market town, situated on the River Slea and Sleaford Canal and surrounded by flat fenland.

Tip by

11.7 km

Insomnia Café

Highlight • Cafe

Next door to the Texaco petrol station. Nice outdoor seating area. Very nice food and coffee. Friendly staff.

Tip by

18.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.20 km

5.03 km

4.41 km

1.40 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.75 km

5.15 km

2.36 km

1.41 km

468 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Thursday 8 October

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Sleaford Market Town – Sleaford Church Steeple loop from Ruskington

Footpath to Avoid Main Road (A153)

Sleaford Market Town

Sleaford Church Steeple

River Slea with Ducks and Water Voles

Market Square Café & Restaurant

Sleaford Church Spire

Insomnia Café

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