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The City

In Roman times Lincoln prospered. The Witham was deepened so ships could reach the town from the sea, and the Fossdyke was dug to link the Witham with the Trent. In the late 4th century, Angles from Germany conquered Lincolnshire, by which time the town was almost empty. In the late 9th century the town was taken over by Danes, and once again the town began to prosper.
Today it is loved by its vistors, best known for its minster, or cathedral, and steeped in history.

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Curious About Logo 2 What gives Lincoln, a famous cathedral city, its unique character? What people and events have shaped its personality? Why do people love to visit? Take our fabulous walks of discovery, and have fun finding answers to clues which tell you more, whilst reading our stories about the most interesting facts.
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First Walk

Town to Cathedral
This walk leads you from the intriguing High Bridge, at the heart of the bustling city centre, through an historic archway, and then along ancient cobbled streets, steeped in history, then up the aptly named Steep Hill. At the top of the hill the route thankfully flattens out, as you head past the castle, out to Newport Arch, passing some ancient relics, and ending at the magnificent Lincoln Cathedral (1 mile).

Walk Extension

Cathedral Circular
Your second walk heads out around the Minster, before going down a hidden-away staircase, to a small park, Temple Gardens - home to a famous gallery of decorative art, the fabulous Usher Gallery.
Next it's off to Priory Gate, and then
Potter Gate, before ending at an imposing statue in the grounds of the
breathtaking cathedral
(0.75 miles).

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All Locations

We're developing walks in new locations all the time. Click on a booklet above, or see all our current locations on a map of the UK.