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Lincoln Castle (except modern buildings)

3 ha

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Free entryDogs welcome3 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Castle Cafe — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking· PaidPlaygroundToilets

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Mute Swan, Moorhen +77 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Mute Swan, Moorhen +77 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, 14-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug +67 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, 14-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug +67 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Cleavers, Lesser Celandine, Yellow Corydalis +40 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Cleavers, Lesser Celandine, Yellow Corydalis +40 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 34 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Viking Way (Barnetby to Whitwell)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Stephen Langton TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Steep HillWalking route
Named routeIncline 14%
Fossdyke Canal TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Spires and Steeples TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Parkpublic footpath · 49 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 49 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Greestone Stairspublic footpath · 2 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 2 mSurface paving_stonesPath type: footway
Greestone Stairspublic footpath · 36 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 36 mSurface paving_stonesPath type: footway
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Cycling

69 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lincoln - Saxilby Cycle PathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Lincoln Eastern Bypass NMU pathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 1Cycling route

NCN 1 Lincoln to Humber

Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
North Hykeham Relief Road / Lincoln Southern Bypass NMU RouteCycling route
Named routeNational Cycle Network
Lincoln to Branston cycle pathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Hawthorn Road Cycle PathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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