Routes Planner Features Updates

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Hiking trails & Routes

South Elkington loop via Heron Lake — Lincolnshire Wolds

Hiking trails & Routes

South Elkington loop via Heron Lake — Lincolnshire Wolds

Easy

4.9

(15)

62

hikers

South Elkington loop via Heron Lake — Lincolnshire Wolds

01:18

4.93km

40m

Hiking

Embark on an easy and scenic hike through the Lincolnshire Wolds with the South Elkington loop via Heron Lake. This circular path spans 3.1 miles (4.9 km) and features a gentle elevation gain of 144 feet (44 metres), making it suitable for all fitness levels. You can expect to complete…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lincolnshire Wolds AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.57 km

Jubilee & Kirk Vale Plantation

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Discover this pretty plantation woodland located near Louth on the eastern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. It provides the perfect location for a peaceful stroll in nature.

Tip by

2

3.89 km

Heron Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Heron Lake is a refreshing oasis situated within the tiny hamlet of South Elkington near Louth. The lake is a popular spot amongst anglers, who are hoping to catch their …

Tip by

B

4.93 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.01 km

1.14 km

471 m

319 m

Surfaces

2.18 km

1.39 km

806 m

271 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Tuesday 20 October

13°C

7°C

82 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

Want to know more?

Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.

Sign up for free

This route was planned by komoot.

Navigate Send to Phone

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

4.8

469

Around Spurn Head

03:39h

14.5km

20m

4.8

184

Louth to Hubbard Hills and Flint Hill loop — Lincolnshire Wolds

03:26h

12.8km

140m

4.7

121

The Wolds and Bain loop

02:57h

11.2km

100m

4.7

138

Nettleton Mine & Rothwell loop — Lincolnshire Wolds

04:15h

15.8km

210m

4.6

133

Walesby & Tealby loop — Lincolnshire Wolds

02:12h

8.21km

90m

4.5

111

Wold Newton & Beesby Wood loop — Lincolnshire Wolds

02:44h

10.3km

110m

4.8

105

Belchford loop via Juicetrummp Hill

01:56h

7.21km

80m

4.6

101

Tealby Thorpe and Kirmond le Mire loop

02:47h

10.2km

160m

4.8

85

Tealby, Walesby, Claxby & Normanby-le-Wold loop — Lincolnshire Wolds

04:27h

16.2km

270m

4.2

88

0° Meridian line to Tetney Lock loop

03:09h

12.5km

10m

4.5

102

Walesby & Claxby loop — Lincolnshire Wolds

02:24h

8.75km

140m

4.2

46

Red Hill Nature Reserve & River Bain loop via Goulceby — Lincolnshire Wolds

04:43h

18.0km

140m