Allington is a region characterized by its gently undulating landscape, featuring rectangular fields, hawthorn hedgerows, and scattered woodlands. The historic Grantham Canal and the prominent Belvoir Castle contribute to the area's distinct character. This terrain provides a suitable environment for several outdoor activities, including hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
Allington offers a variety of outdoor activities for exploration. The region features more than 20 routes across several sports like hiking, road…
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73
hikers
9.39km
03:11
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
hikers
5.48km
01:27
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
hikers
9.80km
03:01
340m
360m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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97
hikers
3.63km
01:03
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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103
riders
50.0km
02:27
540m
540m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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86
riders
30.1km
01:17
240m
240m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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58
riders
42.7km
02:01
520m
520m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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36
riders
48.9km
02:52
750m
750m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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5
riders
44.2km
03:31
620m
620m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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17
riders
32.6km
02:57
740m
740m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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4
riders
15.8km
01:19
280m
280m
Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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9
riders
24.2km
01:52
280m
280m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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35
riders
35.1km
02:09
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20
riders
20.5km
01:19
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19
riders
32.6km
02:09
450m
440m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
riders
54.9km
03:37
780m
780m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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18
runners
9.48km
01:00
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
12.9km
01:23
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19
runners
7.95km
00:56
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

13
runners
10.6km
01:15
180m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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Allington offers a range of outdoor activities including hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and jogging. The region features more than 20 routes across these sports, catering to various interests.
Allington is characterized by a gently undulating landscape with rectangular fields, hawthorn hedgerows, and scattered woodlands. The historic Grantham Canal and the prominent Belvoir Castle contribute to the area's distinct character.
Hiking routes in Allington include sections of the historic Viking Way and paths along the Grantham Canal. For more options, consult the Hiking around Allington guide.
Yes, Allington offers easy hikes, particularly along the Grantham Canal towpath and through the Vale of Belvoir. These routes feature generally flat terrain with some gentle rolling hills. Find suitable options in the Easy hikes around Allington guide.
Allington provides suitable terrain for road cycling, with routes exploring the local countryside. Specific options can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Allington guide.
Yes, the local hills and tracks around the Vale of Belvoir provide challenging experiences for mountain biking. The countryside is also criss-crossed by bridleways suitable for cycling. Explore options in the MTB Trails around Allington guide.
The Grantham Canal towpath is part of Route 15 of the National Cycling Network, offering touring opportunities. The wider countryside also features bridleways suitable for touring. More information is available in the Cycling around Allington guide.
Walks in Allington often feature views of the historic Grantham Canal and the prominent Belvoir Castle. The region is also traversed by the long-distance Viking Way footpath.
Outdoor routes in Allington are popular, with more than 19,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The available routes have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 stars from over 2,200 ratings.
Allington offers several routes suitable for jogging and running. These trails often follow the gently undulating landscape and canal paths. Consult the Running Trails around Allington guide for specific options.
Hiking trails in Allington generally feature flat terrain and gentle rolling hills, making many routes accessible. The landscape is characterized by its gently undulating nature, suitable for various fitness levels.
For general tourism information about South Kesteven, which includes Allington, visit discoversouthkesteven.com. For specific inquiries regarding countryside access, contact Lincolnshire County Council Countryside Access.

