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Lincoln Castle & Cathedral to Lincoln Arboretum loop

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Lincoln Castle & Cathedral to Lincoln Arboretum loop

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4.6

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Lincoln Castle & Cathedral to Lincoln Arboretum loop

01:44

6.35km

100m

Hiking

Embark on an easy 3.9-mile (6.3 km) hike through historic Lincoln, combining urban exploration with peaceful green spaces. This loop, which takes around 1 hour and 44 minutes to complete, guides you past the impressive Lincoln Cathedral and the ancient Lincoln Castle, offering varied terrain that includes paved paths, footpaths,…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.05 km

Steep Hill, Lincoln

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Steep Hill is a quirky cobbled street famous for its independent businesses. With a terrific assortment of vintage shops, boutiques, eateries, cafes, tea rooms, chocolatiers, fudge parlours, plus more, it …

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1.85 km

Lincoln Castle West Gate

Highlight • Castle

A two storey gate tower was built in the late 11th or early 12th century. During the 13th or 14th century it was filled with stones and rubble, so blocking …

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2.55 km

Lincoln Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Lincoln is a cathedral city with a rich history and culture. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside. With a magnificent selection of places for food and drink, boutiques, artisan shops, …

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4.24 km

Lion Statue, Lincoln Arboretum

Highlight • Monument

The larger-than-life size lion statue created in 1872 is a listed monument that guards the paths of Lincoln Arboretum.

The Arboretum also offers it's visitors tea rooms, a Victorian bandstand, …

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5.01 km

The Adam & Eve Tavern

Highlight • Pub

The Adam & Eve is reputedly the oldest Tavern in Lincoln dating back as far as 1701 and is a well known city landmark in the shadow of Lincoln Cathedral.

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6.35 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.14 km

1.34 km

1.15 km

663 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

2.56 km

349 m

< 100 m

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Lincoln Castle & Cathedral to Lincoln Arboretum loop

Steep Hill, Lincoln

Lincoln Castle West Gate

Lincoln Cathedral

Lion Statue, Lincoln Arboretum

The Adam & Eve Tavern

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