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Nettleton Mine & Rothwell loop — Lincolnshire Wolds

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Nettleton Mine & Rothwell loop — Lincolnshire Wolds

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Nettleton Mine & Rothwell loop — Lincolnshire Wolds

04:15

15.8km

210m

Hiking

Embark on the Nettleton Mine & Rothwell loop, a moderate hike spanning 9.8 miles (15.8 km) with an elevation gain of 678 feet (207 metres), typically taking around 4 hours and 15 minutes to complete. You will traverse varied terrain, including rolling hills, agricultural fields, and woodlands, with sections of…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Lincolnshire Wolds AONB

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2.69 km

Nettleton Mine Entrance

Highlight • Structure

part of the viking way trail , great for a hike and a bike ride if you don’t mind it a bit ruff

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4.20 km

View of the Lincolnshire Wolds from the Viking Way

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Whoever told you that Lincolnshire was flat, had not walked the Viking Way to Wold Top.

This makes a great spot to stop and have a rest, take in the …

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9.75 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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15.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.58 km

2.06 km

2.04 km

1.85 km

223 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

3.34 km

2.97 km

2.13 km

2.11 km

734 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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Nettleton Mine & Rothwell loop — Lincolnshire Wolds

Nettleton Mine Entrance

View of the Lincolnshire Wolds from the Viking Way

St. Mary’s Church, Rothwell

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