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Viking Way marks its 50th anniversary with a celebratory hike across Lincolnshire
Overview
BBC journalists marked the 50th anniversary of the Viking Way by undertaking a two-day hike along the route from Tealby to Barton-upon-Humber. The journey highlighted the geography, industrial history, wildlife, and Viking heritage of Lincolnshire, alongside groups promoting mental health support through walking.
Key points
- The Viking Way is a 149-mile path celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
- The route includes challenging climbs, such as the village of Normanby le Wold standing 550ft above sea level.
- Sections of the path feature reminders of a former ironstone mining industry that operated until 1969.
- Walkers along the route are joined by the 'Good to Talk and Walk' group, which aims to improve mental health through conversation.
- The journey concludes in Barton-upon-Humber with reenactors celebrating the area's Viking history.