Despite the rain on Saturday we had a good weekend of walks (5th – 7th) around the County. This weekend we have 13 walks/events on offer. Here are the highlights of what is coming up.
Fri 12th Oct.
25, RAF Saltby Walk,
Start Time: 10:00-15:00, Dist 10 miles (5hrs)
The walk is through some of the most splendid countryside Lincolnshire has to offer and incorporates a disused airfield, an ancient Bronze Age track, now adopted as part of the Viking Way. It also passes the little visited village of Saltby.
Leader David Haycox 07855314734 Organisation Stamford Ramblers
Grid Ref SK 898 257 OS Explorer 247
Start Point The Green opposite the ‘Cross Swords Inn’, Main Street, Skillington NG33 5HB. Parking Turn left at the Cross Swords Inn in Skillington and there is plenty of parking on the roadside.
Terrain Grass Paths, tracks and a small amount of road walking and relatively flat.
Level Moderate Cost Donations to SLWF
Fri 12th Oct
26, The Deepings Circular Linked to 29.
Start Time: 10:00am Dist 5.5 miles (3hrs)
A riverside stroll along the old and new River Welland between Market Deeping and West Deeping.
Leader Pete Ashmore 07808213068 Organisation Heritage Lincolnshire
Grid Ref TF139 099 OS Explorer 235
Start Point Market Square, Market Deeping, PE6 8EA
Parking Market Square and surrounding streets
Terrain Level, some roadside paths, river banks
Level Easy Cost £3.50 Linked to #29.
Fri 12th Oct
27, Stepping out into Heckington.
Start Time 10:30am Dist 6.1 miles (3hrs)
Enjoy the sites of 1000 year old Heckington Village,follow the historic Roman Car Dyke that dates from around AD125. At 76 miles it’s the largest known Romano canal in Britain. Heckington lies at the edge of the rich Fen lands, with beautiful scenery.
Leader Samantha Hagan 01636 892836 (between 8:30 & 16:30) Organisation Countryside NK
Grid Ref TF 142 439 OS Explorer 248
Start Point The village green off the High Street in Heckington, NG34 9QZ
Parking Small amount of parking at the village green
Terrain A mix of grassy banks, rough pasture and farmland which can be muddy. Small amount of road walking on quiet roads. This walk has stiles, kissing gates and steps
Level Moderate Cost Donations to SLWF.
Fri 12th Oct
28, Around Ancaster Again.
Start Time 2:00pm Dist 4 miles (2hrs)
A gentle stroll over tracks and paths in an area visited by the Romans. We wend our way to Woodland Waters then along the Valley then up steps to return via Ermine Way.
Leader David Mellor 01529 461192 Organisation Sleaford Ramblers
Grid Ref SK 984 445 OS Explorer 247
Start Point Car Park, Station Approach, Ancaster Station, NG32 3QY
Parking Ancaster Railway Station Car Park
Terrain Tracks, pathways, field paths, roads
Level Moderate Cost Donations to SLWF
Fri 12th Oct
29, BRACE yourself for a GREAT walk Linked to 26.
Start Time 2:30pm Dist 5.5 miles (3hrs)
The walk will take in the pretty villages of Braceborough and Greatford, as well as the surrounding farmland, woods and parkland. We will be on the look out for wild deer.
Leader Countryside Services Lincolnshire County Council 01522 782070
Organisation Lincolnshire County Council
Grid Ref TF 087 119 OS Explorer 234
Start Point Village Hall, Carlby Road, Greatford. PE9 4PP
Parking On street parking in village – please park responsibly
Terrain Tracks, field paths, short stretch of road walking.
Level Moderate Cost Donations to SLWF
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Sat 13th Oct
30, Lakes, Woods & Wildlife.
Start Time 10:30am Dist 7.6 miles (3.5hrs)
A moderately paced walk for a leisurely Saturday morning, along field tracks, through woods and round lakes. We end at the Boardwalk Cafe where there should be plenty of cake etc
Leader Pete Ashmore 07808213068 Organisation Lincolnshire Heritage
Grid Ref SK 912 663 OS Explorer 271 & 272
Start Point Natural World Centre, Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe On The Hill, LN6 9BW
Parking Whisby Nature Park £2 all day at time of printing
Terrain Level, field paths, farm tracks, woodland paths can be muddy
Level Moderate Cost £3.50
Sat 13th Oct
31, Heckington Fen Family Railway walk.
Start Time 10:30am Dist 6 miles (2.5 to 3hrs)
Discover Heckington home to the 8 sailed windmill which dominates the surrounding countryside. Lying at the edge of the rich fen lands the landscape changes with the growing season this walk will take it all in.
Leader Kaye Robinson 01522 553022 Mon, Tues and Thurs 8:30am-4pm
Organisation Lincolnshire County Council
Grid Ref TF 146 435 OS Explorer 248
Start Point Heckington Station, Station Yard, Heckington, NG34 9UP
Parking There is parking at the station or even better travel by train
Terrain This walk is along uneven footpaths /tracks and includes stiles, kissing gates and cattle fencing. The walk along the banks of the Heckington Eau is predominantly flat though unpredictably uneven in the long grass. There may be cattle present along the banks.
Level Easy Cost Donations to SLWF
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Sat 13th Oct
32, Springfield’s Activity Walk.
Start Time 2:00pm Dist 1 mile (1.5hrs)
Specially designed route for children following numbered tulips around the beautiful Festival Gardens. This route combines challenging educational questions as well as fun activities for children of all ages.
Leader Judy Chapman 01775 680404 Organisation The Ramblers
Grid Ref TF 263 242 OS Explorer 249
Start Point Springfield’s Festival Gardens, Camel Gate, Spalding, PE12 6ET
Parking Springfield’s main car park (charges apply)
Terrain Hard surfaced paths through formal gardens
Level Easy Cost Donations to SLWF
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Sun 14th Oct
33, The Spires & Steeples Challenge 26 (Walk or Run)
Start Time Walkers – 8:30am / Runners – 9:30am Dist 26 miles
There is a time limit of 10 hours for the 26 mile walk, 9 hours for the 26 mile run
The route follows the Spires and Steeples Arts and Heritage Trail
Leader Self Guided. For an entry form Tel: 01522 701308
or enter here
https://www.evententry.co.uk/the-spires-and-steeples-challenge
Organisation Greenwich Leisure Limited | NK Community Sport & Health Team, OneNK, Moor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9AX
Terrain For more information on the route, please visit the official Spires and Steeples Arts & Heritage Trail Website, https://www.better.org.uk/spires-and-steeples-challenge
or you can purchase the official booklet for £1.50; contact us for purchase options. Tel: 01522 701308
Level Energetic
Cost Entry Fee: £18 in advance. Entry Deadline: Postal – Monday 8th October / Online – Wednesday 10th October
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Sun 14th Oct
34, The Spires & Steeples Challenge 13 (Walk or Run)
Start Time 11:00am Dist 13 miles
There is a time limit of 7 hours for the 13 mile run and walk.
The route follows the Spires and Steeples Arts and Heritage Trail
Leader Self-Guided. For an entry form Tel: 01522 701308
or enter here
https://www.evententry.co.uk/the-spires-and-steeples-challenge
Organisation Greenwich Leisure Limited | NK Community Sport & Health Team, OneNK, Moor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9AX
Terrain For more information on the route, please visit the official Spires and Steeples Arts & Heritage Trail Website
https://www.better.org.uk/spires-and-steeples-challenge
or you can purchase the official booklet for £1.50; contact us for purchase options. Tel: 01522 701308
Level Energetic
Cost Entry Fee: £15 in advance. Entry Deadline: Postal – Monday 8th October / Online – Wednesday 10th October
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Sun 14th Oct
35, Fulbeck Wander.
Start Time 10:30am Dist 6 miles (2hrs)
A brief walk around the village of Fulbeck then heading out across the fields towards Caythorpe. walking along the ridge taking in the views of the valley, before dropping down on the Danelaw Way, across fields heading back towards Fulbeck.
Leader Sarah Eddington 07834 121220 Organisation British Walking Federation
Grid Ref SK 948 503 OS Explorer 272
Start Point Playing Field Car Park, Fulbeck NG32 3JJ
Parking At playing fields, just off the A607, opposite the Hare & Hounds public house
Terrain Hilly, fields, tracks, footpaths, bridleways, can be muddy
Level Moderate Cost £3.50
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Sun 14th Oct
36, The Wash – Lincolnshire’s Wilderness.
Start Time 10:30am Dist 7 miles (4hrs)
An unhurried walk of seven miles using old and new sea banks, some field paths with short stretches on quiet roads to access stunning views of the Wash.
Leader John Beaven 07713652119 Organisation Ramblers
Grid Ref TF 461 294 OS Explorer 249
Start Point Village Hall, Gedney Drove End, PE12 9PN
Parking At start point
Terrain Sea banks, quiet country roads, may be muddy in places.
Level Easy Cost Donations to SLWF
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Sun 14th Oct
37, Gorse Hill.
Start Time 10:30am Dist 6.75 miles (3.25hrs)
From Creeton a mix of track and fields parallel to the East Coast Main Line to Swayfield and by Gorse Hill to Swinstead. Then back to Creeton crossing the West Glen river. Some steep slopes so a bit of a challenge.
Leader David White 07770652722 Organisation Ramblers
Grid Ref TF 011 098 OS Explorer 247 & 248
Start Point Lay by just south of Creeton (B1176) Little Bytham Road. NG33 4QB
Parking Lay by just south of Creeton. Little Bytham Road
Terrain Hilly, tracks, fields, pathways and minor roads Level Moderate Cost Donations to SLWF
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