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Steep Hill

Well Lane, Lincoln, England
Ranked #2 of 21 attractions in Lincoln
4.5 of 5 stars 82 Reviews
Type: Historic Walking Areas
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Lincoln, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The buildings are beautiful, the shops are varied and fascinating (don't miss Reader's Rest Bookshop), the setting (close to the Cathedral) is spectacular. There is a wealth of interest here - just being here is a privilege. AND it's relatively undiscovered - if it were in the South West, it would be teeming with people. HOWEVER - it's not called... More

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Colorado
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Walk up this steep hill to see houses built in the 11-12 century on your way to the great Lincoln Cathedral and Lincoln Castle. There are plenty of places to stop in for a cip of tea to take a break from the walk. Need to be a little careful coming back down though...some of the sidewalk is uneven and... More

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Ipswich, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Great little individual shops and cafes eateries etc great architecture but wear comfortable shoes as it's hard going coming back up! More

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Great Torrington, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Really sweet. The tea rooms and quaint shops are to die for More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

I go to Lincoln fairly regularly and I think I've only been once without trudging slowly up the hill, cursing myself for my lack of fitness. But it's worth it. There are lots of individual shops at the top of the hill and if it's getting near someone's birthday, or Christmas, there are often things up there that you wouldn't... More

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Lincoln, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

iT has olde worlde charm and great independant shops More

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Lincoln
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Officially...the best street in England! Historic, picturesque, small local shops, arty area, cafes etc.... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

One of my favourite places in Lincoln, lines with beautiful boutiques, tea rooms and shops. But VERY steep! More

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Grimsby, United Kingdom
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

It is steep so not reccomended for older, disabled people as would struggle without much help. Nice places for food, drink ect, got a little rough and dirty of late as last couple years not best but generally nice place, wobbly looking buildings, tudar cafe is very good, some good little shops, better shops nearer top. Generally nice, nice along... More

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Kent
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012
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Walk and Ride is the Council-supported circular bus service every 20 minutes from the rail and bus stations, through the shopping centre and up to the castle, cathedral and museums on the hill. If walking up the hill is too much of a challenge, use the bus to ride up but the walk down is still recommended to see the... More

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