Leave Navenby village down Church Lane. On reaching St. Peter's Church turn right down Cat Walk.
Turn left onto North Lane and in approximately 50 yards turn right onto the Viking Way.
Follow the Viking Way (Viking helmet waymarkers) along the cliff edge path with spectacular views over the Trent Valley and the route of the dismantled Lincoln to Grantham Railway line. Continue on towards Boothby Graffoe with fields and woodland on your right and Wellingore Church on the ridge in the distance.
The path may be wet in winter due to springs, with two stiles to cross on route.
Turn right on entering Boothby Graffoe village onto Main Street and again turn right and follow the footpath past St. Andrew's Church and along the footpath beside the A607 back to Navenby.
Brisk walking is an ideal way to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. It also makes you healthier all round and gives you more energy to do the things you enjoy in life.
If you are not used to exercise it is important to take it slowly at first and build up your fitness gradually. Aim to walk for at least 20 minutes two or three times a week.
Check your body - make sure that your heart is beating faster than usual, but not racing, your breathing is deeper and more rapid than usual, but not uncontrolled. If you can talk to someone easily while walking, you are exercising at the right level.
If you have any of these symptoms while walking: pain, unusual fatigue, dizziness, feel sick or unwell - STOP! If the symptoms are persistent, or come back later, or if you are worried about them, see your doctor.
Be kind to your skin - the warmth of the sun can make us feel happy, healthy and relaxed. Enjoy these good feelings without the ill effects of over-exposure. Avoid the midday sun, use sunscreens, cover up with loose clothing and a wide brimmed hat.
Footwear - you don't need any special equipment for walking, just a good pair of strong and comfortable shoes, which support your heels and arches.
Safety - if walking in the dark, make sure you can be seen. Try to find someone to accompany you. If walking alone try to let someone know where you are going and what time you expect to return. Walkers using this leaflet do so at their own risk.
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