NORTH WALKING FESTIVAL

14th - 28th JULY 2018 Steeped with picturesque villages, medieval churches, thriving “I’ve made lots of lovely new landscapes scattered in history and rich in wildlife, North friends. As well as spending time Kesteven is favoured by many for exploration and outdoor together on health walks, we’ve adventures. also walked further afield… even spending a few days in the Lake The Walking Festival is a celebration of the District walking in the hills and countless walking opportunities available within the District and camping in an old barn!” we want you to celebrate with us too! Jean, Walking for Health participant A few helpful tips when walking:

• Keeping your energy levels up “My local group were welcoming and friendly from the outset, • Staying hydrated encouraging us new starters. I’ve met so many new friends The Department of Health recommends that we should drink about 1.2 litres of fluids a day. If you’re exercising you may need more, particularly in through the group and learnt so warm weather. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink, as this is one of the much about my local area, it’s first signs of dehydration. Rather take regular sips as you go along. fantastic.”

Plain tap or still mineral water is your best option. Fizzy drinks are not good for quenching thirst as they are difficult to drink quickly. Fruit juice and Tina, non-diet soft drinks contain sugar which will boost your energy but aren’t Walking for Health participant as effective as water at keeping you hydrated.

Isotonic and sports drinks are formulated to improve the rate at which water is absorbed, but water is still the healthiest option and best way to rehydrate.

Avoid drinking unboiled or unpurified water from streams, and try to carry emergency water purification tablets if you’re hillwalking.

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Photo Credits: © Ben Wiles www.walkingforhealth.org.uk Saturday 14th July Sunday 15th July 10.00 am (All Day Event) 1 10.00 am (Approx 5 Hours) 2 Easy Walk Hill Holt Wood Walk A Barff, some woods & a wasps nest Summer sun & family fun in ancient woodland. Great names matched only by great views. Moderate Walk Fun trails for the kids & unique sustainable Join Ramblers as we take you on buildings for the adults. Come see the unique a memorable walk through some of North woodland and explore an Iron age roundhouse. Kesteven’s lesser known parts. Energetic Walk Say hello to the chickens & wave to the wildlife.

Maggie McBreen Free Keith Thompson Free Start Point Hill Holt Wood, Free Church Green Free Nocton Under 1 Mile 9.5 Miles LN6 9JP LN4 2BG Cost Sunday 15th July Monday 16th July 10.30 am (Approx 2 Hours) 3 10.00 am (Approx 2 Hours) 4 Parking Car Dyke by Wood & Fen A Story of Two Churches Feel free to bring your faithful friend on this ’s an interesting & historical place Distance walk as we lead you on the Vippies walkies by and we hope to inspire you with the story of the wood. The Fen is fascinating & the Car two churches. Your walk leader will guide you Dyke delightful as we wander together by the along this pretty walk and help you discover Walk Leader water. just what makes this place so special.

Nigel Webster Free Steve Donagain Free Dunston Fen Car Free Stepping Out Car Free Park Park, Dovecote Ln 4 Miles 3.75 Miles Wheelchair accessible LN4 2SP LN5 9EF Livestock present Stiles Features Refreshments after walk Packed lunch required Toilet facilities Dogs welcome

Photo Credits: © Ben Wiles

Booking Information t • 01636 892836 e • [email protected] Monday 16th July Tuesday 17th July Thursday 19th July 14.30 pm (Approx 3 Hours) 5 10.30 am (Approx 3 Hours) 6 19.00 pm (Approx 2 Hours) 10 South Rauceby & Rauceby Hall Temple Bruer History Walk , Ancaster Valley, Slate House Fields A picture says a thousand words, on this walk Tread into the footsteps of the world’s most Strolling along quiet country roads or field we’ll be telling a whole story. Great views will famous knights under ’s big sky. paths, we will visit the sites of Roman chariot make you glad you’ve brought your camera on We’ll be taking a deep look with local experts racing, Wilsford Mill and a 12th Century our photography themed walk. There’s wildlife, at the area’s fascinating history including; The church. scenery & architecture along each step. Knights Templar and local WWII Airfields.

Gavin Warhurst Free Tom Smith Free Shirley Thompson Free The Bustard Inn, Free St John the Baptist C. Free Wilsford Village Hall Free South Rauceby Temple Bruer, Sleaford 4 Miles 5.5 Miles 5 Miles NG34 8QG LN5 0DE NG32 3PF Photo Credits: © Ben Wiles

Tuesday 17th July Tuesday 17th July Thursday 19th July Friday 20th July 10.30 am (Approx 3 Hours) 7 18.15 pm (Approx 3 Hours) 8 16.00 pm Tunman (Approx 2.5 Hours) 11 10.30 am (Approx 2 Hours) 12 Sheep Wash Saunter Area Wander Whisby Pie Night Walk Ridge & Furrows A circular walk, mostly on good paths but A wander around Wellingore & Walk out to Tunman Wood & back rewarding Guided walk with local historian Bill Goodhand with some field, wood walking and stepping looking at the spectacular views of the Trent yourself with a delicious pie at Whisby. around the beautiful village of Welbourn stones across Branston beck. Frequent stops valley. Wellingore was the first village in North 17.30 pm Whisby (Approx 1 Hour) following the recently published Welbourn along the route to learn about the history of Kesteven to be designated a Conservation Take a shorter walk around Whisby lakes. Heritage Trail. The trail will provide inspiration Branston. Area with attractive limestone buildings. Wheelchair accessibility for Whisby walk for new permanent artworks by Lyndall Phelps. Booking & Pre-order essential

Karen Wood Free Ray Holloway Free Nigel Webster £5 paid Bill Goodhand Free in advance Branston Cafe Free The Venue, Free Whisby Natural Pay & Display Welbourn Village Hall Free Lincoln Navenby World Centre Lincoln 6.5 Miles 6.5 Miles 4.5 or 1.5 1 - 2 Miles LN4 1NA LN5 0JJ LN6 9BW Miles LN5 0LZ

Friday 20th July Friday 20th July Wednesday 18th July 13 14 10.30 am (Approx 2 Hours) 9 11.00 am (Approx 2 Hours) 13.30 pm (Approx 2 Hours) & Brauncewell Country Estate Branston History Walk Welbourn Herb Walk Brilliant Bloxholm & Brauncewell are delightful A circular walk, mostly on good paths but with Join local medical herbalist, Hannah Sylvester, discoveries nestled deep in the district of North some field, wood walking and stepping stones to identify wild flowers growing along the walk, Kesteven. Look out for hidden medieval villages across Branston beck. Frequent stops along & learn about their rich history. Price includes & the ash dominated woodland at Bloxholm. route to learn about the history of Branston. an informative handout & a chance to try a herbal tea foraged en-route.

Chris Waddle Free Karen Wood Free Hannah Sylvester £5 Free Free Peacock Lodge Free Branston Cafe Welbourn Village Hall Lincoln Lincoln Bloxholm 2.5 Miles 2.25 Miles 3.4 Miles LN4 1NA LN5 0LZ Photo Credits: © Ben Wiles LN4 3JJ Booking Information t • 01636 892836 e • [email protected] North Kesteven Walking Festival is now in its fifth year and is established as a regular annual event.

We would love your feedback to help us improve future events and would be grateful if you completed the feedback forms supplied by the leader at the end of each walk. Saturday 21st July Monday 23rd July Tuesday 24th July 9.00 am (Approx 7 Hours) 15 15.00 pm (Approx 3 Hours) 19 10.00 am (Approx 2.5 Hours) 20 Ridge & Furrows Part 1 Riverside & Eastern Slea Stepping Out Walk On Lincoln’s Edge Take part in our hardest & longest walk. This Start off in Kingfisher territory in a nature Enjoy looking down into Lincoln before brand new trail will complete the first half of reserve on the river Slea before following its descending the hill and trecking the scenic the trek. Transport will be provided back to silvery shimmering journey out of Sleaford to . The views from the cliff never Sleaford on completion. enjoy surrounding countryside. A nice mix of get old with new things to see developing experiences for those that enjoy a bit of variety. around the city.

Chris Waddle Free Gavin Warhurst Free Tom Smith Free Charges May NK District Car Park Cogglesford Watermill Pay & Display Free Apply Sleaford Sleaford Village Hall Car Park 6.4 Miles 5 Miles NG34 7TW 15 Miles NG34 7EQ LN4 2LB

Sunday 22nd July 9.00 am (Approx 7 Hours) 16 Ridge & Furrows Part 2 Complete the second half of our hardest & longest walk, the ridge & furrows trail. Transport to the start will be provided upon completion.

Mike Lock Free Memorial Hall Drive Charges May Wellingore Apply LN5 0BD 15 Miles Photo Credits: © Oliver Woodman

Sunday 22nd July Monday 23rd July 11.30 am (Approx 4 Hours) 17 10.00 am (Approx 3 Hours) 18 Waddington Trail Grand Opening Stepping Out into Heckington Celebratory launch of Emblems, six newly Enjoy the sites of 1000 year old Heckington commissioned sculptural artworks for the Village & then follow the Car Dyke, an Waddington Trail, by artists Grennan & impressive feat of Roman engineering, around Sperandio. Walking & talking with Simon the Star Fen for long unbroken views across Grennan & project historian Dave Reeves. traditional farming country.

Simon Grennan & Free Susannah Willis Free Dave Reeves Redwood Free Nags Head Inn Free Community Centre Heckington 5 - 6 Miles 6.1 Miles LN5 9BY NG34 9QZ Photo Credits: © Oliver Woodman

Booking Information t • 01636 892836 e • [email protected] Wednesday 24th July Thursday 25th July Saturday 27th July 9.00 am Lincoln (Approx 6 Hours) 21 9.00 am (Approx 6 Hrs) 22 10.00 am (Approx 4 Hours) 27 Spires & Steeples Trail Part 1 Spires & Steeples Trail Part 2 Millennium Green Treasure Hunt Take on the Spires & Steeples Trail. A Part two of the Spires & Steeples Trail. Bring the family & take part in a terrific challenging walk to discover rich history along Another challenging walk to discover the rich treasure hunt around the beautiful Millennium the Spires & Steeples Arts & Heritage Trail history along the Spires & Steeples Arts & green lake. Try not to let the resident birdlife A bus service will be provided to take people Heritage Trail. A bus service will be provided to distract you as you follow the clues to uncover back to Lincoln. take people back to Metheringham. the treasure!

Chris Waddle Free Chris Waddle Free Maggie McBreen Free Magna Carta PH Pay & Display Metheringham Free Memorial Hall Free Lincoln Playing Fields 13 Miles 13 Miles Under 1 Mile LN2 1PZ LN4 3DE LN6 9RY

Thursday 25th July Thursday 25th July Saturday 27th July 10.00 am (Approx 2 Hours) 23 13.00 pm (Approx 3.5 Hours) 24 10.00 am (Approx 2.5 Hours) 28 Bird Walk at Lake Culverthorpe’s Alternative Stepping Out Wood Have a walk around Culverthorpe lake and see Explore parts of Culverthorpe’s Stepping Out Take to your feet under the canopy of the various bird species located in the area. walks away from the traditional main route. Skellingthorpe Old Wood & see if you can Don’t forget to bring your binoculars! Our guide will lead you along the way, with identify the different tree species found in the beautiful scenery & countryside. This tough area. Learn what efforts are being made to walk is not to be missed. increase biodiversity in this gem of a wood.

Tom Smith Free Tom Smith Free Steve Donagain Free Culverthorpe Free Culverthorpe Stepping Free Skellingthorpe Free Stepping Out Car Out Car Park Community Centre 1 Mile 6 Miles 4.5 Miles Park NG32 3NH LN6 5UT Photo Credits: © Source Unknown

Friday 26th July Friday 26th July Saturday 27th July Sunday 28th July 10.00 am (Approx 2.5 Hours) 25 13.30 pm (Approx 2 Hours) 26 21.30 pm (Approx 1.5 Hours) 29 10.30 am (All Day Event) 30 Walk Walk Bat Walk Big Wood Lollycocks Family Fun Day Blankney is loved locally for its classical English Walk out into the Scopwick area to explore Come along & see if you can detect one (or Bring the family & enjoy a day getting closer village beauty & has a history running right back this small village & the surrounding area. A all) of the 11 different bat species resident to to nature on Lollycocks nature reserve. A to William The Conqueror. There is a church short but rewarding walk, well worth taking. Norton Big Wood. Bring a detector if you can, wildflower meadow, classic English river & lots dedicated to St. Oswald of Northumbria & a but if not, some will be available so you can of wildlife will ensure a fantastic & fun day on golf course laid out on old Hall’s park. listen to them fly around the night sky. our final event of the NK Walking Festival.

Ben Wilson Free Ben Wilson Free Ben Wilson Free Maggie McBreen Free Blankney Stepping Free Scopwick Stepping Free Big Wood, Free Lollycocks Nature Free Out Car Park Out Car Park Norton Disney Reserve, Sleaford 3.8 Miles 2.3 Miles Under 1 Mile Under 1 Mile LN4 3BB LN4 3NL LN6 9QG NG34 7EF

Booking Information t • 01636 892836 e • [email protected] NK Social Strollers Health Walks

Walking for Health MONDAY WEDNESDAY North Hykeham, 10am Whisby, 11:30am

ONE NK, Moor Lane, 60 The Natural World Centre, 30/60 With walking, you don’t have to do a lot to reap the North Hykeham, LN6 9AX MINUTES Whisby Nature Park, LN6 9BW MINUTES rewards. Whisby Visually Impaired Walk, 10:30am , 1:30pm The minimum recommendation from doctors to keep (Alternate Mondays) All Saints Church, 60 60 MINUTES The Natural World Centre, MINUTES Manor Street, NG34 9EL your body healthy and prevent illness such as heart Whisby Nature Park, LN6 9BW disease, cancer and diabetes is 150 minutes of activity THURSDAY Branston, 11:30am a week. So you could look at that as just 30 minutes a (Alternate Mondays) 60 Waddington, 10am MINUTES Branston Cafe, Doctors Surgery, 60 MINUTES day, 5 days a week – and you can break that down into Rectory Lane, LN4 1NA Mere Road, LN5 9NX chunks of ten or fifteen minutes at a time if you like. Heighington, 11:30am Skellingthorpe, 11am 60 90 (Alternate Mondays) MINUTES Community Centre, MINUTES Jubilee Hall, Lincoln Road, LN5 5UT High Street, LN4 1JS Sleaford, 1.30pm 60 TUESDAY Leisure Centre, MINUTES You don’t have to walk for a long time or at a brisk East Banks, NG34 7ET pace from day one. Heckington, 10:30am Sports and Social Club, 60 FRIDAY You can build up as you go. And it won’t be long before Howell Road, NG34 9RX MINUTES Navenby, 10am you start to see the benefits. Leasingham, 11am Doctors Surgery, 60 MINUTES Village Hall, 60 Road, LN5 0JJ MINUTES Chapel Lane, NG34 8LB Metheringham, 10am 90 “Walking for Health has helped me build up my fitness Whisby Dementia Sensory Stroll, 11am Sports Pavilion, MINUTES (Last Tuesday of each month) Prince’s Street Playing Fields, LN4 3DE 30/60 and lose weight – now I walk for enjoyment, not just The Natural World Centre, MINUTES Whisby Nature Park, LN6 9BW Whisby, 1pm around the supermarket” The Natural World Centre, 60 Sleaford, 1:30pm Whisby Nature Park, LN6 9BW MINUTES Catherine, walker 60 National Centre for Craft & Design, MINUTES Navigation Wharf, NG34 7TW SATURDAY

North Hykeham, 10am ONE NK, Moor Lane, 60 Walking can help to keep your mind and your social life MINUTES healthy too, so why not make a start and find a walk North Hykeham, LN6 9AX near you today. All walkers will be required to complete a We’re a friendly bunch and we’d love you to join us. Refreshments Wheelchair registration form before their first walk. Available Access TIME/ www.walkingforhealth.org.uk All details are subject to change, please call MINUTES prior to attendance.

For more information please contact; Toilet [email protected] 0r 01522 701508 Facilities Further Information Stepping Out

• Booking is required for attendance. The Stepping Out Please see contact details below. network is a collection • Under 16’s must be accompanied by of walks, covering over 130 miles, a responsible adult through quiet, unspoilt countryside in • Walk durations are approximate. We the heart of rural Lincolnshire. recommend you over estimate the times suggested. For further information visit: • A leader will be present at each www.visitlincolnshire.com walk and will start promptly at the www.countrysidenk.co.uk programmed times. • Please wear suitable footwear for uneven and muddy terrain. Suitable We’re Going Digital! clothing for all weathers is also recommended. New for 2018! North Kesteven District • We recommend you stay hydrated by Council is working with iFootpath to bringing a drink with you, especially on make all of its Stepping Out walks longer walks. available on an easy to use mobile app! • Parking a vehicle is done so at your own risk Get the ifootpath app • Whilst we attempt to make all of our available to download on walks fun and safe, attending an event Apple (iOS) & Andriod is done so at your own risk devices & start walking our • In the event of unforeseen wonderful routes today! circumstances, the events team www.ifootpath.com reserves the right to alter or cancel a walk without prior notice. Individuals booked will be informed. • Please only bring dogs on authorised walks. Take responsibility for your pet and keep them on a lead when asked Share your to do so. photos with us Please remember our walk leaders and hashtag are volunteers and should be treated them with respect at all times. #NKWF18 Booking Information /NKWalkingFestival nkwalking t • 01636 892836 e • [email protected] @NKWalking