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Old Bolingbroke - village and castle, Lincolnshore

Summary

This short family walk explores Old Bolingbroke – known as England’s only ‘Royal Village’ – as well as the castle and moat (free admission) with large gatehouse and round towers.
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
1.2 miles (2 km)
Walking time:
01h 30m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Park by church, Old Bolingbroke, grid ref TF349651

lat: 53.1666699

lon: 0.017082

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