Getting Active

#StrideAndRide

We know it’s hard sometimes to find the motivation to get outside and be active. Escape the same four walls and enjoy the outdoors by finding inspiration to go for a walk or cycle with #StrideAndRide.

Find out about places to explore, walking sports you didn’t know existed and the benefits that even a short walk or ride can bring to your life.

Bingo Challenge

Download our Bingo Cards and work your way to a full house, whilst getting healthier in both body and mind!

Why not post your pictures of you completing each square, with our beautiful Lincolnshire backdrop?  

Find us and share your photos on our Facebook, Instagram & Twitter 

Walking Groups

Joining a walking group is a great way to motivate yourself keep walking regularly, you’ll be able to socialise and make new friends whilst becoming more active. They also allow you to explore your local area, or to safely venture further afield.

Most groups are free, or very low cost to join.

There are many different walking groups across Lincolnshire. We’ve including some information on a few below:

Find Something New

There is a huge range of different options for walking and cycling in Lincolnshire and the benefits of this can be massive; from spending more quality time with family to getting involved in new lower-intensity sport like walking netball or walking football. 

Regular exercise has a massive mental health benefit as well, including boosting good moods and reducing feelings of anxiety.

Check out some of our guides on great ways to walk or ride more across Lincolnshire.

Time To Explore

 

Lincolnshire has many beautiful routes and trails to explore, whether you want to ramble in the Wolds, enjoy a coastal walk with your family or discover more about Lincolnshire history on a town trail, we have some suggestions below.

The Lincolnshire Wolds has miles of open countryside with scenic trails and stunning…
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The Spa Trail is a scenic, traffic free route suitable for wheelchair users…
East Lindsey
A 30 mile trail running along the Lincoln Edge in North Kesteven….
North Kesteven
The Stepping our network of footpaths across North Kesteven, features 28 separate walks,…
North Kesteven
South Holland has a fantastic network of public rights of way and the…
South Holland
This circular walk will take you to many of Gainsborough’s visitor attractions. It…
West Lindsey
Sir Joseph Banks Country Park comprises over 80 acres of woods and parkland….
Boston
Chambers Farm nature reserve is located on the site of a medieval woodland….
East Lindsey
Suitable for every kind of walker the South Kesteven Round is divided into…
South Kesteven
There are miles of beautiful coastal line to explore in Lincolnshire. Whether you…
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Enjoy a tranquil walk around the lakes at Whisby Nature Park. Once a…
North Kesteven
Situated south of Lincoln this beautiful park has a lake, and wooded areas,…
Lincoln

Short Countryside Walks For All

Enjoy getting active outdoors in some of the most picturesque spots in Lincolnshire.

These routes contain access information, such as path surfaces, gradients, seats, steps and gates.

Inspiring stories

Hartsholme Park, located in the southwest of Lincoln, is a beautiful 200-acre green…
The Georgie Twigg Track is a recently constructed, mile long smooth ribbon of tarmac…
LincolnNorth Kesteven
A shorter 7-mile walk between two south Lincolnshire villages along the Viking Way,…
North Kesteven
One of the Viking Way Short walking routes, exploring the historic countryside town…
West Lindsey
A short 2.5-mile walk along the beautiful Lincolnshire Coastline from Anderby Creek to…
East Lindsey
A 3 hour walk along the Louth Navigation Canal and passing through the…
East Lindsey
One of the shorter walks along the Viking Way in Lincolnshire, on the…
East Lindsey
Explore the great outdoors and enjoy Lincolnshire’s scenic landscapes walking along the Viking…
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Play tennis at your own pace and discover all the physical health benefits…
Discover where to play walking football in Lincolnshire. Find a club near you…
Give Nordic Walking a try! Find where you can join a group and…
Walking netball is a great way to get active and meet new friends….
Two ladies walking away from the camera, one of them is pushing a buggy with a toddler.
Kim, a teacher in her early 30s describes how being active during her second pregnancy had a positive impact on her life.

Kim,

Image of lady with walking poles in front of lake
85 Year old Margaret discovered Co-op Wellbeing Walks, after experiencing problems with her mobility.

Margaret,

24-year old Amy, was motivated to leave her wheelchair for the first time in two years after taking part in a Voiceability Walking Challenge in 2020.

Amy,

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