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8th - 22nd July 2017 Back and better than ever! Two weeks full of walking and family fun for all ages. Join us and step out in to the beautiful Lincolnshire countryside. From themed walks to exploring our Stepping Out network, you’re bound to find something for you. Make sure to look out for those longer walks too. See inside for details. FREE EVENTS INSIDE Find us on Social Media KEY Get your Easy walk boots on… Moderate walk Energetic walk North Kesteven is privileged to have a vast and beautiful countryside Distance and has picturesque villages and exquisite medieval churches, a living Start point landscape steeped in history and Walk leader rich in wildlife. The North Kesteven Walking Festival is a celebration of P Parking the countless walking opportunities Cost of walk available within the District and we want you to celebrate with us too! Wheelchair / Pushchair accessible We have lots on offer; take a look at Cattle present our programme, you’ll be sure to Stiles find a walk for you. Heritage Bring packed lunch All walks are bookable and can be done so by contacting the events Refreshments available after walk team on 01522 694353 or email Toilet facilities [email protected] Dogs welcome PROGRAMME OF WALKS 1. Spires & Steeples Arts & Heritage Trail 3. Out Of The Danger Zone Part 1 Saturday 8th July, 10am for 10:30am start Saturday 8th July, 9am A hike from Beckingham around the ‘Danger Discover the rich history and heritage of Zone’, there should be plenty of wildlife to North Kesteven along the Spires & Steeples spot and possibly gunfire if the troops are Arts & Heritage Trail. Finishing at Lincoln practicing! The Black Swan pub will be open Castle, why not take the opportunity to after the walk to wet your whistle. discover the infamous Domesday Book! (Charges apply). Cost includes travel back to Metheringham. 11 miles (allow 5.5 hrs) Pete Ashmore All Saints Church, P Free on street Chapel Street, 13 miles (allow 6hrs) Mike Lock Beckingham, Free LN5 0RH Metheringham P Free Playing Fields Car Park, LN4 3DE 4. An Introduction To Bloxholm Wood £5 Saturday 8th July, 10:30am 2. Bracebridge Heath Herb Walk Join Volunteer Ranger, Paul Spencer, Saturday 8th July, as he guides you through a timeline of 9:45am for 10am start conservation works carried out at one of the Join local medical herbalist, Hannah Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust’s newest Nature Sylvester, for an enlightening and Reserves. Look out for birds, animals and wild interactive stroll. Identify wild flowers flowers unique to the area. growing in the area and learn about their rich history. Price includes an informative handout and a chance to try a herbal tea 2 miles (allow 1.5 hrs) Paul Spencer foraged en route. Bloxholm Wood P Free, Stepping Western Entrance Out Car Park layby, Ashby de la LN4 3JJ 2 miles (allow 2 hrs) Hannah Sylvester Launde, Sleaford, LN4 3JJ Free The Old Cemetery, P Free on street Station Road, Bracebridge Heath, £5 LN4 2ND “discover the rich history and heritage of North Kesteven” PROGRAMME OF WALKS 5. Medieval Brauncewell 7. Templars On The Heath Sunday 9th July, 10am for 10:30am start Monday 10th July, 10am for A ramble in search of the medieval village 10:30am start and church of Brauncewell with open skies A circular hike up on the heath to the and plenty of wildlife to enjoy. Livestock Temple Bruer Tower and Brauncewell present but can be avoided. Horse Gin returning via the Roman Ermine Street, the road linking London to Lincoln constructed during the conquest period. 11 miles (allow 5.5 hrs) Pete Ashmore Stepping Out P Free 8.6 miles (allow 4.5 hrs) Pete Ashmore Car Park, Peacock Lodge (nearest post Free St John the Baptist Free by church code LN4 3JJ) P Church, Temple Bruer, LN5 0DE Free 6. We’re Going On A Bear Hunt Sunday 9th July, 10:15am for 8. Bimble On The Barff 10:30am start Tuesday 11th July, 6pm for 6:30pm start We’re going on a bear hunt, we’re going to A bimble on the barff and along a section of catch a big one, we’re not scared! Join us the Roman Car Dyke, looking out for birds and for a family fun trail around the Millennium wildlife along the way in the low summer sun. Green, see if you can spot all the teddy Also, visit the RAF Metheringham Memorial. bears hiding, and then join us for a teddy bears picnic overlooking the lakes. BYO picnic and favourite teddy bear. 6.3 miles (allow 2.5 hrs) Pete Ashmore The Old Airfield, P Free parking Metheringham 1 mile (allow 2 hrs) Jade Oliver on Airfield (nearest post code LN4 3BH) Free Millennium Green, P Free at Memorial off Station Road, Hall, LN6 9RY North Hykeham, 9. Ice Cream Wednesdae! LN6 9FF Free Wednesday 12th July, 10am A picturesque walk through Whisby Nature Park and Doddington Village to Daisy Maid for “a picturesque ice cream! The walk then continues through the beautiful Skellingthorpe Wood and back walk to Daisy Maid to Whisby. (Charges apply) for ice cream!” 10 miles (allow 5 hours) Dean Reed Whisby Natural World P £2 Centre, Moor Lane, Thorpe-on-the-Hill, Free LN6 9BW 10. When In Sleaford, Arts & Heritage Trail 12. Martin & Metheringham Barff Wednesday 12th July, 6pm Thursday 13th July, 6:45pm for 7pm start Join us for a family fun evening walk through A second chance to enjoy the panoramic Sleaford following the bronze roundel’s views surrounding Metheringham. Starting trail to discover public artworks, historical in Martin village, the walk will continue buildings and interesting places to visit in the through Linwood Moor, catching views at town. Walk includes an interactive map. Metheringham Barff before returning along the Car Dyke. 3 miles (allow 2 hrs) Mike Lock 4.5 miles (allow 2 hrs) Shirley Thompson Cogglesford Watermill, Free P Martin Stepping Out East Gate, Sleaford, P Free Car Park, High Street NG34 7EQ Free junction, LN4 3QJ Donations 11a. Dunston Mish Mash 13. Sheep Wash Saunter Thursday 13th July, 1:30pm for 2pm start Friday 14th July, 10:15am for A mish mash of regular and alternative 10:30am start Stepping Out routes encompassing beautiful countryside and fine examples of local A collaboration of the local Walking for artwork and sculpture. Why not join us after Health groups, suitable for all the family. for the Nocturnal Nocton walk! A picturesque circular route encompassing the villages of Branston and Heighington following the meandering course of the 7 miles (allow 3.5 hrs) Pete Ashmore Sheep Wash stream. Enjoy panoramic views, quiet lanes and open countryside. The Green, Dunston, P Free on street LN4 2HE Free 7 miles (allow 2.5 hrs) Nick Grimshaw 11b. Nocturnal Nocton Branston Café, P Free Thursday 13th July, 6pm for 6:30pm start Rectory Lane, Branston, LN4 1NA Join us for an evening wildlife stroll around Free Nocton Wood. Keep your eyes peeled for Marsh Harriers, known to frequent the area, and catch a glimpse or a hoot from evening birdlife. 6 miles (allow 2.5 hrs) Pete Ashmore The Green, Dunston, P Free on street LN4 2HE Free PROGRAMME OF WALKS 14. Dog Agility & Behaviour Walk 16. Woods & Wildlife 1 Friday 14th July, 2:15pm for 2:30pm start Saturday 15th July, 10am for 10:30am start Join the Dog Adventure Centre with your If you go down to the woods today, you’re four-legged friends for a lesson in dog agility sure of a big surprise! A pleasant hike in the and behaviour. Learn key socialisation skills countryside and woodland with plenty of bird and even attempt countryside obstacles life, and who knows, maybe a bear or two. such as stiles and gates. It doesn’t matter how old your dog is or what your experience or training level is, you’re bound to learn 13 miles (allow 6 Pete Ashmore something new. hours) P Free on street St Marys Church, Church Street, Free 3.4 miles (allow 2 hrs) Jade Oliver Carlton le Moorland (nearest post code Peacock Lodge P Free LN5 9HR) Stepping Out Car Park, Bloxholm, Free 17. Nocton Trail LN4 3JJ Saturday 15th July, 10am for 10:30am start 15. Heighington Herb Walk A pleasant and gentle walk following the Saturday 15th July, 9:45am for 10am start Nocton Trail. Perfect for both local residents Another chance to join local medical and visitors wanting to know more about the herbalist, Hannah Sylvester, for an interactive village’s history. Enjoy a series of artworks stroll through Heighington. Learn how to and way markers produced by local’s to identify wild flowers and how you can grow share their special heritage and stories. your own at home to use medicinally or in cooking! Price includes an informative handout and a chance to try a herbal tea 1.5 miles (allow 2.5 hrs) Nick Jones foraged en route. Nocton Village Hall, P Free Main Street, Nocton, LN4 2BH 2-3 miles (allow 2 hrs) Hannah Sylvester Free Gateway to Station P Free on street Road Recreation Ground, Station Road, £5 Heighington, LN4 1QJ “enjoy panoramic views, quiet lanes & open countryside” 18. Coleby Circular 20. Branston History Walk Sunday 16th July, 9:30am for 10am start Sunday 16th July, 10:15am for A walk along the Jurassic Ridge known 10:30am start as the Lincoln Edge, taking in four villages A short but informative walk around the village along the way, including a number of of Branston for all the family to enjoy.