Lincoln Self Guided Trail Adventure

2–3 hours Private tour

Lincoln Self Guided Trail Adventure, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore Lincoln at your own pace with this self-guided walking trail through one of England’s most historic cities.

Discover Lincoln Cathedral and medieval Lincoln Castle, follow the route through historic streets, ancient gateways and hidden corners. Along the way, uncover fascinating stories about Lincoln’s Roman, medieval and more recent past.

From The Strait and Jews’ Court to High Bridge, the Stonebow, Exchequer Gate and Roman Lincoln, the trail takes you beyond the city’s best-known sights and encourages you to look closely at the places you pass.

At each stop, test your observation skills with a question or challenge based on what you can see. Look out for the image-spotting activity too, adding extra fun for families. Once completed, use your answers to tackle the final challenge.

The circular trail is approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) and takes around 2–2½ hours. Start anywhere on the route and explore at your own pace.

This is a self-guided experience — there is no tour guide.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Written guide: English
Operated by: Inerro

What is included

Included

Included: Questions to encourage a closer look at each stop
Included: A concise introduction to each landmark, designed to spark your curiosity.
Included: Full route instructions with clear directions
Included: A page of Fun Facts about Lincoln
Included: Photographs to help you find each location
Included: Answers with photographs
Included: Spot the detail - fun for children and adults alike
Included: A final challenge using the answers you've collected
Included: A brief timeline of Lincoln's history

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Begin your Lincoln adventure at this historic railway station, the starting point for your circular trail.
St Mary Le Wigford Lincoln

Passing by

Discover one of Lincoln’s oldest churches, with a history stretching back more than a thousand years.
Lincoln War Memorial

Passing by

Pause at this striking memorial and discover its connection to the people of Lincoln who served and died in two world wars.
High Bridge

Passing by

Discover one of Lincoln’s most unusual historic landmarks, where buildings rise directly above a medieval river crossing.
Stop 5

Passing by

Pass through this impressive historic gateway and discover its long connection with Lincoln’s civic life.
Stop 6

Passing by

Explore this historic street and uncover a fascinating link to Lincoln’s medieval past.
Stop 7

Passing by

Wander along one of Lincoln’s most atmospheric historic streets, with cobbles, independent shops and plenty to spot along the way.
Jew's House

Passing by

Discover a remarkable medieval building on historic Steep Hill and learn about Lincoln’s fascinating past.
Steep Hill

Passing by

The Mayor’s Chair – Take a well-earned pause on Steep Hill and discover the story behind this unusual landmark.
Stop 10

Passing by

Admire one of Lincoln’s finest surviving examples of Norman domestic architecture.
Lincoln Castle

Passing by

See the imposing medieval castle and discover some of the fascinating history held within its walls.
Stop 12

Passing by

Pass through this impressive medieval gateway and enjoy one of the trail’s memorable views.
Lincoln Cathedral

Passing by

Stand beneath the spectacular skyline of one of England’s great medieval cathedrals and discover some surprising stories from its past.
Stop 14

Passing by

Discover this atmospheric historic gateway and look closely at its architectural details.
Tennyson Memorial Statue

Passing by

Meet one of Lincolnshire’s most famous literary figures at this atmospheric statue in the Cathedral grounds.
Stop 16

Passing by

Step back into Lincoln’s Roman past and discover the remains of an ancient city entrance.
Newport Arch

Passing by

Discover one of Lincoln’s most remarkable Roman survivals, still part of the city today.
Stop 18

Passing by

Discover a fascinating surviving link to Lincoln’s Roman past, hidden in the heart of the modern city.
Stop 19

Passing by

Spot the historic grounds of this fascinating former institution before continuing your journey downhill.
Stop 20

Passing by

Finish your trail beside Lincoln’s lively waterfront and discover an intriguing modern landmark.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Start the self-guided trail outside Lincoln railway station. This is a circular route, so you can join it at any point, but we recommend starting at the station as this is Stop 1. There is no guide to meet.

End point

Start the self-guided trail outside Lincoln railway station. This is a circular route, so you can join it at any point, but we recommend starting at the station as this is Stop 1. There is no guide to meet.

Using your ticket

IMPORTANT: Your Viator voucher is your booking confirmation — it is NOT the Inerro walking trail.

Your actual walking trail is a separate PDF. Please email [email protected] after booking, quoting your Viator booking reference and the email address you'd like us to send the trail to. We will email your walking trail PDF to you as soon as possible.