This long distance footpath running 130 miles from the Humber Bridge viewing area on Waterside Road to Oakham in Leicestershire was originally opened in 1976 as a result of close collaboration between Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Humberside County Councils and members of the Ramblers Association. Named to reflect the influence of Danelaw in the eastern counties of Britain, the 14 mile stretch of the Viking Way which passes through North Lincolnshire takes in both villages and open countryside and offers the walker spectacular views over the Ancholme Valley. At Barton upon Humber the Viking Way links with the Nev Cole way to create an 89 mile circular walk, through wild shoreline, areas of natural beauty and the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds.

On leaving Barton upon Humber the route follows the line of the Wolds to South Ferriby where the chalk face falls away to meet the Humber. Artist as a source of inspiration for their work often uses this dramatic landscape.

The Viking Way is truly one of Britain's greatest walkways offering along its length stretches which cater for all abilities and a transition from sea and river to open rolling countryside.

At the moment many locals walk the path in daily stages, but there is an increasing trend for the entire route to be tackled as a long-distance footpath. With no special effort this should be accomplished easily in the space of a fortnight.