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Steep Hill

Well Lane, Lincoln, England
Ranked #2 of 21 attractions in Lincoln
4.5 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
Type: Historic Walking Areas
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Great Torrington, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW

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 15 May 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 12 May 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 11 May 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 9 May 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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49 reviews 49 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 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
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 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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St Albans, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
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Individual shops, the views and interesting places to eat More

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nottingham
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

it was a challenge, but not for the faint hearted! More

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Brighton
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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Steep Hill is really photogenic especially in the evening More

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