Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival 2017 Print-Friendly List of Walks

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Launch Walks 1 Claxby Geology Led by Paul Hildreth, General Secretary of the Yorkshire Geological Society. A Walk short walk over a steep hillside and rough ground above Claxby village to examine rock exposures which provide clues to the changing environmental Sat 20 May Start conditions over a period of about 50 million years. We shall also consider the time 10.30 making of the landscape and note the stratigraphic position of the Distance 1½ Claxby Ironstone. miles (2 hrs) Leader Paul Hildreth 01652 655784 Organisation Yorkshire Geology Society Grid Reference TF 110 948 OS Explorer 282 Start Point The Viking Centre, Pelham Road, Claxby LN8 3YR Parking signed on the day Terrain Steep hillside and rough ground, some road Level Moderate Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed

2 Rothwell Crossing some of the most elevated and beautiful areas of the Wolds, this Ramble sometimes strenuous walk takes you to unrivalled panoramic views. We will walk from Claxby towards Rothwell and thence to Acre Farm where special permission Sat 20 May Start has been granted to access views not open to the public. Weather-willing, we'll time 10.45 see the Humber Bridge and Lincoln Cathedral from one viewpoint! Distance 9½ miles (4½ hrs) Leader Kevin Beaumont 01724 732501 Organisation Ramblers - & District Grid Reference TF 110 948 OS Explorer 282 Start Point The Viking Centre, Pelham Road, Claxby LN8 3YR Parking signed on the day Terrain Fieldpaths, tracks, quiet roads Level Energetic Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed

3 God’s Acre Caring for God's Acre - discover what's in a churchyard, learn what's important Survey Walk and how to survey it. All this will help you manage your churchyard in a sustainable way - for people, for wildlife, for history and for a place of quiet Sat 20 May Start reflection. time 11.00 Distance ½ mile Leader Helen Gamble 01522 555785 Organisation (1½ hrs) Countryside Service Grid Reference TF 110 948 OS Explorer 282 Start Point The Viking Centre, Pelham Road, Claxby LN8 3YR Parking signed on the day Terrain Level churchyard on grass and path Level Easy Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed

4 Wild Wolds and This moderate but very scenic walk takes us south along the Viking Way to a Haunted House Walesby and returning north across beautiful rough pasture on private land, seldom, if ever, visited by walkers. We are indebted to the owners for granting us Sat 20 May Start access. time 11.15 Distance 6 miles Leader Geoff Newmarch 07774 870632 / 01522 523265 Organisation Heritage (3 hrs) Lincolnshire Grid Reference TF 110 948 OS Explorer 282 Start Point The Viking Centre, Pelham Road, Claxby LN8 3YR Parking signed on the day Terrain Tracks, footpaths, open pasture Level Moderate Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed

5 Viking Views Mainly over footpath and farm track with some road walking along very quiet roads. There is one good ascent followed by a steep descent. See the remains of Sat 20 May Start the old water mill, walk past the vineyard, superb views over the plain to Lincoln time 13.00 There may be cattle & sheep so NO DOGS please Distance 5 miles (2½ hrs) Leader Mike Broster 01472 851096 Organisation Walkers are Welcome Grid Reference TF 110 948 OS Explorer 282 Start Point The Viking Centre, Pelham Road, Claxby LN8 3YR Parking signed on the day Terrain Fieldpaths, tracks, quiet roads Level Moderate Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed

6 Claxby An energetic walk to look at the remains of the Claxby Ironstone Mine (1868 - Mine Walk 1885) with historian Stewart Squires. See the locations of the entrances and ventilation shafts, and look at the remains of the buildings as well as walk the Sat 20 May Start routes of the hillside railway incline and mine tramways. time 13.30 Leader Stewart Squires 01673 863030 Organisation Society for Lincolnshire Distance 2½ History and Archaeology Grid Reference TF 110 948 OS Explorer 282 Start Point miles (2½ hrs) The Viking Centre, Pelham Road, Claxby LN8 3YR Parking signed on the day

Terrain Footpaths and private land. Steep climb on rough pasture Level Moderate Cost FREE Donations to LWWF/SLHA welcomed

7 Self-guided A gentle stroll at your own pace around the village. Suitable for all the family. A Village walk trail leaflet can be collected from the Viking Centre, giving you an insight of the 'workings' of a small Lincolnshire village and its history. If you have not the time Sat 20 May Start today, Claxby Open Gardens is on Sunday 18 June. time All day Leader Self-guided walk Organisation The Viking Centre Distance 2 miles Grid Reference TF 110 948 OS Explorer 282 Start Point The Viking Centre, (1½ hrs) Pelham Road, Claxby LN8 3YR Parking signed on the day Terrain Village streets

Level Easy Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed

The Rest of the Festival 8 Night Walk I Experience some remote areas of the Wolds at night. We leave the pub for this moderate walk as the sun sets to become adjusted to the fading light. The walk Sat 20 May Start covers disused railway lines, tracks, paths, fields and woodland reserves. Why not time 20.30 have a meal at the pub before we walk (Tel 01507 600750)? Soup and a roll at the Distance 7½ finish. HEAD TORCHES MANDATORY. miles (3½ hrs) Leader Geoff Newmarch 07774 870632 / 01522 523265 Organisation Heritage

Lincolnshire Grid Reference TF 359 840 OS Explorer 282 Start Point The Royal

Oak pub, Watery Lane, , Louth LN11 8LZ (Tel 01507 600750) Parking by kind permission in rear car park please Terrain Minor roads, tracks, footpaths Level Moderate Cost £3 Buy tickets at https://www.wegottickets.com/event/390288

9 Invaders and A circular walk through varied terrain with superb views, pretty villages and lots Settlers I of history, what more could you ask for? Tony will guide you along the route talking about the many and varied points of interest along the way. There is a Sun 21 May Start café and toilets at Willingham woods about half way around. Dogs on a lead time 09.30 welcome (although brochure states no dogs) Distance 12 miles Leader Tony Dean 01507 313934 Organisation Ludford/Voué Twinning (7½ hrs) Association Grid Reference TF 197 889 OS Explorer 282 Start Point & parking

Ludford Village Hall car park, Playing Fields Lane, Ludford LN8 6AJ Terrain

Footpaths, tracks and bridleways, some road and pavement Level Energetic Cost

£5 (Ludford/Voué Twinning Association) Buy tickets at https://www.wegottickets.com/event/390289

10 Stourton The Stourton Estate will be open for one day only as part of the Lincolnshire Estates Family Wolds Walking Festival. Come and explore over 12 miles of tracks, trails and Open Day paths to see our historic ruins, lakes, woodlands and of course our herd of red deer. Refreshments available throughout the day. Sun 21 May Start time 10.00 - 17.00 Leader Antony Strawson 01507 578236 Organisation Stourton Estates Ltd Grid Distance 1 – 12 Reference TF 209 756 OS Explorer 273 Start Point & parking Clays Lane, miles LN9 5NL Terrain Paths, tracks and fields Level Easy Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed (refreshment charges apply)

11 Alford Wolds Alford old and new features on this moderate walk up into the Lincolnshire Wolds Walk and back. Walking along a range of different pathways (with a fair amount on minor roads) we will have good views of the coast along the way. Refreshments Sun 21 May Start available to purchase before and after the walk. time 10.00 Leader Neil Calvert 01507 466977 Organisation Alford Town Council Grid Distance 9 miles Reference TF 453 760 OS Explorer 274 Start Point Alford Manor House, West (3½ hrs) Street, Alford LN13 9HT (LN13 9EP Sat Nav) Parking At Manor House or South

Market pay & display LN13 9EB Terrain Pavements, tracks, fields and minor

roads. Steep in parts Level Moderate Cost £2 Buy tickets at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/390291

12 Fascinating A gentle stroll, interesting for all ages. Discover the cell at the Old Sessions House stroll through built in 1662, see the Roman Wall and numerous listed buildings, mostly Caistor’s Georgian. See the oldest grammar school in Lincolnshire still used as a grammar Conservation school and much more. Walk ends at the Heritage centre, excellent food! Area Leader Rick Merrall / Rachael Grainger 01472 851740

Organisation Caistor Walkers Are Welcome Grid Reference TA 118 013 OS Sun 21 May Start Explorer 282/284 Start Point Arts and Heritage Centre, Plough Hill, Caistor LN7 time 14.00 6LZ Parking at the Market Place Terrain Roads and paths Level Easy Cost £2 Distance ¾ mile (Caistor Civic Society) Buy tickets at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/390293 (1½ - 2 hrs)

13 Pub with a Take a gentle stroll across the idyllic Stourton Estate to the water tower pub. View Have a drink in the bar or simply head up the spiral staircase to savour the views from the beer garden at the top. Sun 21 May Start Leader Antony Strawson 01507 578236 Organisation Stourton Estates Ltd Grid time 14.00 Reference N/A Start Point Booking essential. Please contact leader. Start point Distance 3 miles will be given at time of booking Terrain Paths, tracks, fields Level Moderate Cost (3 hrs) FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed (refreshment charges apply)

14 Donington - This moderate scenic walk takes us south along the Viking way towards Valley and Hills village then up on to hills above the Bain Valley, taking in the extensive views. We return walking north east behind the Estate then return to Donington- Sun 21 May Start on-Bain. time 17.30 Leader Geoff Newmarch 07774 870632 / 01522 523265 Organisation Heritage Distance 7½ miles Lincolnshire Grid Reference TF 238 827 OS Explorer 282 Start Point Station Road, (3½ hrs) Donington-on-Bain, LN11 9TR Parking on grass approach to the football pitch (by

kind permission) Terrain Tracks and Footpaths Level Moderate Cost £3 Buy

tickets at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/391895

15 Where the A chance to find out more about the Coastal Country Park on a moderate walk by Countryside the sea, through nature reserves and farmland and along quiet tracks. meets the Sea Leader Kate Percival 01522 782070 Organisation Lincolnshire County Council

Countryside Services Grid Reference TF 541 786 OS Explorer 274 Start Point & Mon 22 May parking Car Terrace LN13 9RT. Off Sea Lane between Sandilands and Start time 10.00 Creek Terrain Promenade, tracks, fieldpaths, quiet roads Level Distance 7 miles Moderate Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed (4 hrs)

16 A Walk from A moderate, undulating ramble from the famous "Splash" pub, passing through The Splash the village of , then returning for optional refreshment at the pub - possibly lunch if we are back in time (booking advised 01507 600750). Mon 22 May Leader Geoff Mullett 07816 543538 Organisation Ramblers - /Louth Start time 10.00 Group Grid Reference TF 358 840 OS Explorer 283 Start Point & parking The Distance 7½ miles Royal Oak Inn (the Splash) Watery Lane, Little Cawthorpe LN11 8LZ. Parking in (4 hrs) the rear car park by kind permission Terrain Quiet roads, tracks, fieldpaths Level Moderate Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed

17 Bus Walk: A Take the bus for a delightful circular walk from Laceby to Irby via an ancient fort Laceby Circular with fine views across the Humber. Stagecoach CONNECT No. 53 bus departs Lincoln 8.40, 9.40, Grimsby 9.40, Caistor to Laceby 9.57. Mon 22 May Leader Stuart Parker 01522 534655 Organisation Ramblers - Lincoln Group Grid Start time 10.10 Reference TA 214 064 OS Explorer 284 Start Point Market Place, Laceby DN37 Distance 9½ miles 7HX Parking N/A Terrain Paths, minor roads, some stiles Level Moderate Cost (5½ hrs) FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed (bus fares apply)

18 A strenuous walk through lovely countryside with outstanding Wolds views. We Circular pass the site of the medieval village of Orford and have lunch by the picturesque fishing ponds at Thorpe le Vale. Mon 22 May Leader Joyce Park 01652 678549 Organisation Ramblers -Scunthorpe & District Start time 10.30 Group Grid Reference TF 209 940 OS Explorer 282 Start Point & parking Queen’s Distance 10 miles Hall, Kirmond Road, Binbrook LN8 6HY Terrain Fieldpaths and tracks Level (5 hrs) Moderate Cost FREE Donations to LWWF/parking welcomed

19 Water and A moderate walk through farmland, semi-natural woodland and a rare example Woodlands of a chalk marsh. You will be guided by experts through this wildlife haven and ancient Wolds Valley. Involves walking on boardwalks, country roads and muddy Mon 22 May paths. Start time 14.00 Leader David Rodger 01522 555786 Organisation Lincolnshire Wolds Countryside Distance 5¼ miles Service Grid Reference TF 392 762 OS Explorer 274 Start Point & parking South (3 hrs) Thoresby Warren Local Nature Reserve, Lane, LN13 0AU

Terrain Road, footpath, boardwalk, fields Level Moderate Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed

20 An A pleasant stroll past the packhorse bridge at Utterby, and up to the Beacon Evening overlooking village, with panoramic views on a good day! Complimentary soft drinks available for walkers in the church from 4.30pm then Mon 22 May join us for a BBQ on your return. Please note, there may be cattle in fields. Start time 17.00 Leader Mike Stewart 01472 280252 Organisation St Andrew's DCC Grid Distance 4½ miles Reference N/A Start Point Booking essential. Please contact leader. Start point (2 hrs) will be given at time of booking Terrain Pathways, quiet lanes, some hills Level

moderate Cost FREE Donations to St Andrews / LWWF welcomed (refreshment charges apply)

21 Tealby and Explore the attractive areas between Tealby, North Willingham and Willingham Willingham Woods on this moderate evening walk. Woods Leader Geoff Newmarch 07774 870632 / 01522 523265 Organisation Heritage

Lincolnshire Grid Reference TF 158 908 OS Explorer 282 Start Point Village Shop Mon 22 May car park, Beck Hill, Tealby LN8 3XS Parking £1 donation Terrain Minor roads, Start time 17.30 tracks, footpaths Level Moderate Cost £3 Buy tickets at Distance 7 miles http://www.wegottickets.com/event/390294 (3 hrs)

22 Healing A gentle walk taking in the history of Healing's watercress industry and the Watercress changing nature of the landscape of the marshlands. History Leader Emma Lingard 01472 884544 Organisation Healing Manor Hotel Grid Mon 22 May Reference N/A Start Point Booking essential. Please contact leader. Start point Start time 18.00 will be given at time of booking Terrain Pavement and roads Level Easy Cost £2 Distance 1¼ miles (1½ hrs)

23 Louth Walk Join the Webtogs Team on an energetic walk around the picturesque countryside with Webtogs of Louth and South Elkington. Points of interest will include Hubbards Hills, the Church of All Saints South Elkington and Muddy Paws Cafe where there will be a Tue 23 May Start chance to stop for refreshments. This walk covers uphill terrain, numerous stiles time 10.00 and includes a main road crossing so is not suitable for dogs and may not be Distance 8½ miles suitable for some walkers. (4 hrs) Leader Rachel Cooke 01507 603372 / 07545 215983 Organisation Internet Fusion

Ltd Grid Reference TF 315 860 OS Explorer 282 Start Point & parking Hubbards Hills Café car park, Crow Tree Lane, Louth LN11 0QP Terrain Tracks, fieldpaths and roads Level Energetic Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed (parking charge applies)

24 to Catch the bus from Horncastle (Interconnect Bus 6 leaves Horncastle 10.50 arrives Hag by Bus and at 11.04 please check times in advance) for a moderate linear the Long Way walk through the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds. Including a spell on the Viking Back Way, this walk passes through some delightful villages and hamlets and offers outstanding views as you return to Horncastle. Tue 23 May Start Leader Bob Wayne 01507 527366 Organisation Horncastle Walkers are time 11.15 Welcome Grid Reference TF 346 696 OS Explorer 273 Start Point Bus stop Distance 8½ miles adjacent George and Dragon, High Street, Hagworthingham PE23 4NA Terrain (3½ hrs) Footpaths, bridleways, minor roads, some stiles. Muddy at times Level Moderate

Cost £5 (Horncastle and District Lions Club) Bus fares apply. Buy tickets at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/390297

25 Forester's A moderate woodland walk with the Limewoods' Forester. Whilst in the beautiful Limewood Walk surrounding s of the ancient woods we'll discover something of their history, wildlife and current management. Tue 23 May Start Leader Wally Grice 07798 870161 Organisation Forestry Commission Grid time 13.00 Reference TF 147 739 OS Explorer 273 Start Point Outside Wood Centre at Distance 3 - 5 Chambers Farm Wood LN8 5JR Parking Main visitors' car park just past the Wood miles (3 hrs) Centre, signposted from village and B1202 Terrain Woodland tracks and

paths, sometimes uneven Level Moderate Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed

26 The landscape of the Wolds is full of history; this moderate walk starts from the Medieval Stroll deserted medieval village of Sutterby, visits the amazing earthworks of and calls at the historic village of . Led by Philip Dixon of The Spirit of Sutterby Tue 23 May Start Project with Dave Start providing short talks on the history. Tea and cake in time 13.00 Sutterby church at end. Distance 4½ miles Leader Phil Dixon/Dave Start [email protected] Organisation Spirit of (3 hrs) Sutterby Project Group Grid Reference N/A Start Point Booking essential. Please

contact leader. Start point will be given at time of booking Terrain Paths, fields roads, some stiles Level Moderate Cost £4 (Spirit of Sutterby) includes refreshments

27 Searby Church A guided walk by a local farmer with interest in the church and surrounding farm and Farm Walk activities. Views from the Wolds of the Humber Bridge and Lincoln Cathedral. Opportunity to visit the church belfry before the walk. Tue 23 May Start Leader David Lyle 07850 156030 Organisation St Nicholas Church, Searby Grid time 18.00 for Reference TA 072 059 OS Explorer 281 Start Point St Nicholas Church, Searby church visit, 18.30 Hill, Searby DN38 6BH Parking Available at adjacent farmyard Terrain Tracks, for walk paths and roads Level Moderate Cost £3 (St Nicholas Church) Buy tickets at Distance 6 miles http://www.wegottickets.com/event/390299 (3 hrs)

28 The Historic An easy walk along part of the Louth Navigation, looking at remains of the Louth Canal industry that thrived when the canal was operating. Optional refreshment at the 'Gas Lamp' with its award-winning real ales. Note there is likely to be cattle in one Tue 23 May Start of the fields on the route, so regret, no dogs. time 19.00 Leader Geoff Mullett 07816 543538 Organisation Ramblers - Grimsby/Louth Distance 3½ miles Group Grid Reference TF 339 881 OS Explorer 283 Start Point Outside the Gas (2 hrs) Lamp Lounge, Thames Street, Louth LN11 7AD Parking Adjacent to the pub

Terrain Paths, towpath, driveways and narrow roads Level Easy Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed

29 Poacher's Trek Discover some of the most scenic hills and striking views of the eastern Wolds around Louth on this energetic walk. Passing through South Elkington and Wed 24 May returning via to the distinctive ice age valley of Hubbards Hills, Start time 09.00 these are some of the best panoramas in our county. Distance 17½ Leader Geoff Newmarch 07774 870632 / 01522 523265 Organisation Heritage miles (7 hrs) Lincolnshire Grid Reference TF 315 864 OS Explorer 282 Start Point & parking

Hubbards Hills Café car park, Crow Tree Lane, Louth LN11 0QP Terrain Pavement, track and fieldpaths Level Energetic Cost £5 + parking charge. Buy tickets at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/390321

30 From the Moderate walk with views - Lincoln cathedral on the skyline, deer closer to Wolds to the Patchwork Church, tudor ruins, a mud and stud house. Walk includes part of the World Roman salt road between Lincoln and the coast- one of many links from our quiet village to the world! Refreshments available back in . Wed 24 May Leader Alison Fairchild 01507 578539 Organisation Hemingby Parish Council Grid Start time 10.00 Reference N/A Start Point Booking essential. Please contact leader. Start point Distance 7½ miles will be given at time of booking Terrain Bridlepaths, footpaths, some roads Level (3½ hrs) Moderate Cost £3

31 Fine House, An energetic and undulating walk with good views, passing fine houses and Deserted Villages deserted medieval villages.

Leader Geoff Mullett 07816 543538 Organisation Ramblers - Grimsby/Louth Wed 24 May Group Grid Reference TF 242 971 OS Explorer 282 Start Point North Farm, Wold Start time 10.00 Newton LN8 6BP Parking Off-road parking available at walk start, north end of Distance 10½ village Terrain Quiet roads, footpaths and tracks Level Energetic Cost FREE miles (5 hrs) Donations to LWWF welcomed

32 Discovering Come along and find out more about the lovely Lincolnshire Limewoods on this the Lincolnshire moderate walk. We will walk along the banks of the River Witham, through two Limewoods wonderful woodlands and visit the medieval Abbey.

Leader Debby Braund 01522 782070 Organisation Lincolnshire County Council Wed 24 May Countryside Services Grid Reference TF 138 664 OS Explorer 273 Start Point & Start time 10.00 parking Car park at end of village, Southrey LN3 5TA Terrain Tracks, woodland Distance 8 miles rides, field paths and quiet roads Level Moderate Cost FREE Donations to LWWF (4 hrs) welcomed

33 Wesley Day In celebration of Wesley Day, enjoy this relaxed walk to the outskirts of Old Walk Bolingbroke and return via to Raithby, described by founder of Methodism John Wesley as “an earthly paradise.” We will end our walk at Wed 24 May Raithby’s Grade One Methodist chapel, one of the oldest in , dedicated by Start time 14.00 Wesley in 1779. Open specially for the afternoon, a service will take place at 7pm, Distance 5½ miles for those who would like to return later. (2½ hrs) Leader Mike Stewart 01472 280252 Organisation Heritage Lincolnshire Grid

Reference TF 372 671 OS Explorer 273 Start Point & parking The Red Lion Pub car park, Raithby by . PE23 4DS, by kind permission. Meals available 12.00- 13.45 Tel 01790 753727 Terrain Fields, tracks, some road walking Level Moderate Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed

34 In the This gentle stoll takes us around the village of Healing on a tour following in the Footsteps of footsteps of its Victorian Developer Henry Marrows as we learn how the Henry Marrows I landscape changed. At the end of the walk there'll be a chance for refreshments in the former manor house. Wed 24 May Leader Emma Lingard 01472 884544 Organisation Healing Manor Hotel Grid Start time 18.00 Reference N/A Start Point Booking essential. Please contact leader. Start point Distance 1¾ miles will be given at time of booking Terrain Tarmac pathways Level Easy Cost £2 (2 hrs) (refreshments charges apply)

35 Atmospheric A level sheltered walk through scented pinewoods on established paths where Walk through plant life and wildlife abounds. It wasn’t always that way, to the West hidden in Ostler's the trees are the remains of the “Dambuster’s” home airfield and to the east the Plantation footings of the Arnhem para-troops’ camp. If only the trees could talk.

Leader Bob Wayne 01507 527366 Organisation Horncastle Walkers Are Welcome Wed 24 May Grid Reference TF 216 628 OS Explorer 273 Start Point & parking Ostler's Start time 18.30 Plantation car park Kirkby Lane, Kirkby-on-Bain LN10 6YY Terrain Level but Distance 2½ miles uneven footpaths Level Easy Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed (1½ hrs)

36 The Great The biggest walk of the festival! A chance to walk the Lincs Wolds Way 75 miles Walk! Lincs circular walk in 6 manageable stages, with a rest day in-between. Tony Groom Wolds Way (Day (who devised the walk) will lead you at a leisurely pace, stopping at places of 1) to interest along the way. Walks start at 9.30 at the end point of each day's walk Louth with transport to the start point. Great if walkers can complete the entire walk but not essential as you book per day. See www.lincswoldwalking.co.uk for more Thu 25 May Start details. time 9.30 Leader Tony Groom 07837 963350 or [email protected] Organisation Distance 16½ Lincs Wolds Walking Grid Reference N/A Start Point Booking essential, places miles (7 hrs) limited. Please contact leader (preferably by email). Full details will be given on

booking Terrain Footpaths, tracks, minor roads Level Energetic Cost £7 (includes transport)

37 Invaders and A circular walk through varied terrain with superb views, pretty villages and lots Settlers II of history, what more could you ask for? Tony will guide you along the route talking about the many and varier points of interest along the way. There is a café Sun 25 May Start and toilets at Willingham woods about half way around. Dogs on a lead welcome time 09.30 (although brochure states no dogs) Distance 12 miles Leader Tony Dean 01507 313934 Organisation Ludford/Voué Twinning (7½ hrs) Association Grid Reference TF 197 889 OS Explorer 282 Start Point & parking

Ludford Village Hall car park, Playing Fields Lane, Ludford LN8 6AJ Terrain Footpaths, tracks and bridleways, some road and pavement Level Energetic Cost £5 (Ludford/Voué Twinning Association). Buy tickets at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/390325

38 A Seaside Long sandy beaches, wildlife-rich nature reserves and quiet farmland paths will all Stroll be explored on this moderate walk through the Coastal Country Park. An opportunity to discover a different part of the county. Thu 25 May Start Leader Debby Braund 01522 782070 Organisation Lincolnshire County Council time 10.00 Countryside Services Grid Reference TF 551 761 OS Explorer 274 Start Point & Distance 7 miles parking Anderby Creek car park, Sea Road, Anderby Creek PE24 5XW Terrain (4 hrs) Sandy beach, tracks, field paths, quiet roads Level Moderate Cost FREE

Donations to LWWF welcomed

39 Belches and This walk is a moderate stroll through a wonderful bit of the Wolds, walking from Trumps the village of past the humorously titled Juicetrump Hill towards before returning towards Belchford and diverting onwards to Thu 25 May Start and back. We will pass pig farms, historical villages and take in superb views. time 17.30 Distance 8 miles Leader Rich Collins 07738 435957 Organisation Curly Dog Grid Reference TF 293 (3½ hrs) 754 OS Explorer 273 Start Point Outside the Village Hall, Main Road, Belchford LN9 6LJ Parking Street parking with consideration please Terrain Footpaths, bridleways, quiet roads and tracks. Hilly and muddy in places Level Moderate Cost £3 Buy tickets at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/390326

40 Pub to Pub Leaving the Green Man we travel south along the Viking Way to Belchford and pop into the Blue Bell for a mid-walk refresher before returning to Scamblesby. Thu 25 May Start This moderate walk has some excellent views along the way, Why not have a time 17.30 meal in the Green Man after the walk? Distance 5¾ miles Leader Geoff Newmarch 07774 870632/01522 523265 Organisation Heritage (3 hrs) Lincolnshire Grid Reference TF 278 789 OS Explorer 273 Start Point & parking

The Green Man pub, Old Main Road, Scamblesby LN11 9XG, by kind permission Terrain Minor roads, tracks, footpaths Level Moderate Cost £3 Buy tickets at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/390327

41 LNT An easy evening walk on footpaths mainly but with some road walking around & the villages of Alvingham and . Including a look at North Alvingham's Water Mill, the unique features of Louth Navigation, Alvingham's Cockerington two churches and the site of Alvingham Priory. If you would like to look inside the two churches viewing with be available from 17.30pm. Further details on the Thu 25 May Start accompanying walk leaflet 'Two Churches and a Canal can be found at time 18.30 www.louthcanal.org.uk (church viewing Leader Roger Subden 01507 605496 Organisation Louth Navigation Trust Grid from 18.00) Reference TF 366 913 OS Explorer 283 Start Point Alvingham Mill, Church Lane Distance 4½ miles LN11 0QD Parking available at the mill Terrain Footpaths, quiet roads Level Easy (2½ hrs) Cost FREE Donations to LNT/LWWF welcomed

42 Circling the An energetic walk around the southern edge of the Wolds, passing through tiny Southern Wolds hamlets and visiting the historic town of Spilsby. Along the way, we'll look at the architecture and history of some of the buildings and walk through the impressive Fri 26 May Start Dalby Hall Estate. time 10.00 Leader Geoff Mullett 07816 543538 Organisation Ramblers - Grimsby/Louth Distance 11½ Group Grid Reference TF 401 675 OS Explorer 274 Start Point & parking Old miles (6 hrs) road south of Bridge, ½ mile south of A16/A158 roundabout PE23 4PE.

Turning off Partney Road on west side (easy to miss!) Terrain Quiet roads, footpaths and tracks. Some cross-field paths may have crops Level Energetic Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed

43 Explore the Walk up the beautiful Nettleton Valley, past the heritage of the ironstone mines Nettleton Valley and disappeared villages, continuing up near the highest part of the Wolds. This walk was described in the Sunday Times Sept 2011 as one of the twelve best Fri 26 May Start walks in England. Return to the Salutation Inn for lunch, a snack or just a time 10.00 welcome drink. (Additional parking also available at Ramblers Car Park through Distance 5 miles village on Normanby Road TA 112 989) Lincoln to Grimsby 53 bus service stops in (2½ hrs) Nettleton).

Leader Elizabeth Jefferson 01472 851468/07599 006314 Organisation Caistor Walkers are Welcome Grid Reference N/A Start Point Booking essential. Please contact leader. Start point will be given at time of booking Terrain Fields, hills, stiles, some sections may be muddy Level Moderate Cost £3 (Caistor Walkers Are Welcome)

44 In Search of a Walk from Scrivelsby to Mareham-on-the-Hill through remote open country. A WW1 Airfield quiet corner of Lincolnshire reached by a rutted track where, 99 years ago, the air would have been filled with the sounds of aero-engines and shouted orders, and Fri 26 May Start rows of bell tents on the ground. time 11.00 Distance 6 miles Leader Gail Dymoke 01507 522337 Organisation Horncastle Walkers Are (4½ hrs) Welcome Grid Reference TF 276 661 OS Explorer 273 Start Point Long Farm, Horncastle Road, Scrivelsby, Horncastle LN9 6JJ Parking at the farmyard off the B1183 (turn left after Scrivelsby Park) heading towards Boston from Horncastle Terrain Tracks, fields, roads, pathways Level Moderate Cost £3 (St Benedict’s Church) Buy tickets at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/390328

45 Healing A gentle stroll, suitable for all the family. Exploring the history of Healing Manor Manor Walk I and its impact on the village. We'll learn about the people who lived there and how the Manor developed. At the end of the walk we'll visit the manor where Fri 26 May Start refreshments can be bought. time 17.30 Leader Emma Lingard 01472 884544 Organisation Healing Manor Hotel Grid Distance 2 miles Reference N/A Start Point Booking essential. Please contact leader. Start point (2½ hrs) will be given at time of booking Terrain Pathways, tracks, fields and roads Level

Easy Cost £2 (refreshment charges apply can be ordered before walk departs)

46 Woodland A gentle evening stroll for all the family along woodland paths and the Spa trail Trails through Golf course and on to the coffee stop at Jubilee Park where there will be refreshments and toilets. We return through woodland paths. Fri 26 May Start Leader Pat Budge 01205 361841 Organisation Ramblers - Boston Group Grid time 18.00 Reference TF 216 631 OS Explorer 273 Start Point & parking Ostler's Plantation Distance 5 miles car park Kirkby Lane, Kirkby-on-Bain LN10 6YY Terrain Level but uneven (3 hrs) footpaths Level Easy Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed

47 Night Walk II Experience some remote areas of the Wolds at night. We leave the pub for this moderate walk as the sun sets to become adjusted to the fading light. The walk Fri 26 May Start covers disused railway lines, tracks, paths, fields and woodland reserves. Why not time 20.30 have a meal at the pub before we walk? Soup and a roll at the finish. HEAD Distance 7½ miles TORCHES MANDATORY. (3½ hrs) Leader Geoff Newmarch 07774 870632 / 01522 523265 Organisation Heritage

Lincolnshire Grid Reference TF 359 839 OS Explorer 282 Start Point & parking The Royal Oak pub, Watery Lane, Little Cawthorpe nr Louth LN11 8LZ (Tel 01507 600750) Parking in rear car park by kind permission Terrain Minor roads, tracks, footpaths Level Moderate Cost £3 Buy tickets at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/390332

48 The Great Lincs Wolds Way - Louth to Utterby School. The second day of our Great Walk. Walk! (Day 2) See Walk 36 on the festival website and www.lincswoldwalking.co.uk for more details. Sat 27 May Start Leader Tony Groom 07837 963350 or [email protected] Organisation time 9.30 Lincs Wolds Walking Grid Reference N/A Start Point Booking essential, places Distance 11 miles limited. Please contact leader (preferably by email). Full details will be given on (5 hrs) booking Terrain Footpaths, tracks, minor roads Level Energetic Cost £7 (includes transport) 49 In the Steps of Follow in steps trodden by generations of parsons travelling from Langton to the Parson Sutterby to take services. Pass over private farmland and visit historical landmarks on Langton and Harrington estates. See where Samuel Johnson rolled Sat 27 May Start down the historic Sheepwalks and visit remarkable Georgian and Norman time 20.30 churches. Distance 3¾ miles Why not return for a concert at 18.30pm in the candlelit Langton Church, followed by (3 hrs) drinks and canapés? It features Hannah Morgan (prize-winning oboe player) and Anne Denholm (Harpist to the Prince of Wales). The programme is widely varied, including music by Binge, Delius, C. Schumann, Mascagni and Marcello

Donation for the concert: £15 on the door or £13.50 in advance (webmaster@langton-by- spilsby.org.uk) See also http://www.langton-by-spilsby.org.uk/langton-concerts/

Leader David Douglas 01790 753649 Organisation Langton Estate Grid Reference TF 391 704 OS Explorer 273 Start Point America Farm, Langton, Spilsby PE23 4PU Parking available in farmyard by kind permission Terrain Open fields, some small hills and inclines Level Easy Cost £2 Buy tickets at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/390335

50 Utterby With mostly flat terrain, this moderate walk discovers the delightful villages of Round and About Utterby, Fotherby, Little Grimsby, and Covenham St Mary, before returning to the church at Utterby. Bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. Sat 27 May Start Leader Mike Stewart 01472 280252 Organisation St Andrew's DCC Grid time 10.00 Reference TF 309 933 OS Explorer 282 Start Point St Andrew’s Church, Church Distance 8½ miles Lane, Utterby LN11 0TH Parking considerately on the roadside please Terrain (4½ hrs) Pathways, quiet lanes, some hills Level Moderate Cost FREE Donations to St

Andrew's / LWWF welcomed

51 Family Join a qualified bushcraft instructor for a fun and energetic day learning how to Bushcraft Day live with the land. This will include shelter-building, firelighting and navigation using natural signs. Parental supervision is required (1 adult with max. 3 children, Sat 27 May Start only age 8+). Booking only, you will receive an information sheet on what to bring time 10.00 on booking. Distance 1-2 Leader Andy Lanes 07590 430566 / [email protected] Organisation Heritage miles (6 hrs) Lincolnshire Grid Reference N/A Start Point Booking essential. Please contact

leader. Start point will be given at time of booking Terrain Woodland, fields. Uneven and muddy Level Easy Cost £20 adults / Under 18s free

52 Horncastle An enjoyable evening amble around along Horncastle Canal and its environs, Canal Walk following the Spa Trail to Thornton and back. Along the way we’ll uncover the history of Horncastle Canal as well as other fascinating facts about the town. Sat 27 May Start Leader Bob Wayne 01507 527366 Organisation Sir Joseph Banks Society Grid time 18.00 Reference TF 259 696 OS Explorer 273 Start Point Market Place, Horncastle LN9 Distance 3½ miles 5JQ Parking Pay & display at St Lawrence Street LN9 9AD Terrain Pavements, (2½ hrs) pathways, tracks Level Easy Cost £3 (Sir Joseph Banks Society) Buy tickets at

http://www.wegottickets.com/event/390336

53 TerrainHopper Do you depend on a wheelchair or mobility scooter? If so, this event is for you! Tryout! Made in nearby , TerrainHoppers enable wheelchair users to go off-road and explore the landscape. Book onto a session (10.00am, 11.45am, 1.30pm, Sun 28 May Start 3.15pm) and enjoy this short circular walk supported by TerrainHopper experts. time 10.00 Refreshments served all day. For more information see www.terrainhopper.com onwards Leader Debbie North 07715 964621 Organisation TerrainHopper Grid Reference Distance 2 miles N/A Start Point Booking essential. Start point will be given at time of booking. (1 hr) Places limited to 4 per walk. Parking at The Wolds Methodist Centre, Chapel

Lane, Scamblesby LN11 9XR Terrain Quiet lanes, field paths, tracks Level Easy Cost £2 (refreshments charges apply)

54 In Tennyson's Join us as we launch the new Wolds walk leaflet "In Tennyson's Footsteps" with Footsteps I the community of Somersby & . The first launch walk explores the Wolds landscape that motived Alfred Lord Tennyson to write some of his Sun 28 May Start inspirational verses. time 10.30 Leader Helen Gamble 01522 555785 Organisation Lincolnshire Wolds Distance 5¼ miles Countryside Service Grid Reference TF 349 721 OS Explorer 273 Start Point St (2½ hrs) Margaret's Church, Bag Enderby PE23 4NP Parking adjacent to church on grass

field Terrain Tracks, quiet roads and fields Level Moderate Cost FREE Donations for Somersby Church/LWWF welcomed

55 In Tennyson's The second launch walk visits the early haunts of Alfred Lord Tennyson in and Footsteps II around his birthplace. He spent the first 28 years of his life here; the countryside that was the inspiration for much of his poetry is little changed since his day. We Sun 28 May Start shall have special access to places not usually open to the public. time 11.00 Leader Debbie Jenner 01507 534847 Organisation Lincolnshire Wolds Distance 2 miles Countryside Service Grid Reference TF 349 721 OS Explorer 273 Start Point St (2 hrs) Margaret's Church, Bag Enderby PE23 4NP Parking adjacent to church on grass

field Terrain Tracks, quiet roads and fields Level Easy Cost FREE Donations for Somersby Church/LWWF welcomed

56 Soaring Spire A moderate afternoon walk, for reasonably active people. Beginning and ending to Saxon Stones at St James’ Church, following historic Gatherums and Monks Dyke, travelling down the canal towpath, across the fields to Church, where refreshments Sun 28 May Start will be provided free of charge. On return to St James’ Church, guides will be time 13.30 available. Distance 6 miles Leader Robert Mansfield 01507 327533 (answerphone) Organisation PCC of (3 hrs) Louth Grid Reference TF 326 873 OS Explorer 282 Start Point St James' Church,

Louth LN11 9YE Parking free at Co-op car park LN11 0LT Terrain Towpath, bridges, fields, roads and stiles Level Moderate Cost FREE

57 The Great Lincs Wolds Way - Utterby School to Rothwell. The third day of our Great Walk. Walk! (Day 3) See Walk 36 on the festival website and www.lincswoldwalking.co.uk for more details. Mon 29 May Leader Tony Groom 07837 963350 or [email protected] Organisation Start time 09.30 Lincs Wolds Walking Grid Reference N/A Start Point Booking essential, places Distance 15 miles limited. Please contact leader (preferably by email). Full details will be given on (7 hrs) booking Terrain Footpaths, tacks, minor roads Level Energetic Cost £7 (includes transport) 58 Sutton Estate The walk follows a circular route on both public rights of way and private Walk I farmland managed by Sutton Estates who have kindly agreed to let us walk across their land. Tony will guide you along the route talking about the various Mon 29 May points of Estate and historical interest including the site of a Roman Villa and Start time 10.00 Medieval and rare Lynchets. No dogs please and places are limited so booking Distance 10 miles early is advisable. (6½ hrs) Leader Tony Dean 01507 313934 Organisation Ludford/Voué Twinning

Association Grid Reference N/A Start Point Booking essential. Please contact

leader. Start point will be given at time of booking Terrain Tracks and footpaths with some road and pavements Level Moderate Cost £5 (Ludford/Voué Twinning Association)

59 Healing A gentle stroll, suitable for all the family. Exploring the history of Healing Manor Manor Walk II and its impact on the village. We'll learn about the people who lived there and how the Manor developed. At the end of the walk we'll visit the manor where Mon 29 May refreshments can be bought. Start time 10.00 Leader Emma Lingard 01472 884544 Organisation Healing Manor Hotel Grid Distance 2 miles Reference N/A Start Point Booking essential. Please contact leader. Start point (2½ hrs) will be given at time of booking Terrain Pathways, tracks, fields and roads Level

Easy Cost £2 (refreshment charges apply - can be ordered before walk departs)

60 Riverhead A fun trail following clues and answering questions, some questions aimed at Theatre Treasure adults and others for children. A family activity suitable for pushchairs and Trail wheelchairs. A prize for the winning entry. Cakes and refreshments available at the theatre before and after the walk. Mon 29 May Start time 10.00 – Leader Self-guided quiz Organisation Louth Riverhead Theatre Grid Reference TF 15.00 (last 336 879 OS Explorer 282 Start Point & parking Louth Riverhead Theatre, Victoria quizzers 13.30) Road, Louth LN11 0BX Terrain Town paths/pavements Level Easy Cost £2 (Louth Distance 1½ miles Riverhead Theatre) refreshment charges apply (2 hrs max) 61 The Ebrington A brisk evening walk from Kirkby-on-Bain to Roughton along village footpaths Arms Walk and the River Bain, returning to the 16th century Ebrington Arms to enjoy a drink if you wish (no food served on Mondays). Mon 29 May Leader Alex Russell 07903 054604 Organisation Ramblers - Boston Group Grid Start time 18.00 Reference TF 240 627 OS Explorer 261 Start Point The Ebrington Arms, Main Distance 5 miles Street, Kirkby-on-Bain LN10 6YT Parking at the pub by kind permission Terrain (2½ hrs) Footpaths, riverbanks, with busy main road section Level Moderate Cost FREE

Donations to LWWF welcomed

62 Chalk Streams Discover our chalk streams with the Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Project Officer on V. Crayfish this moderate walk from Horncastle to Fulletby and . We will end our walk at the River Bain (near Tesco) with Chris Extence from the Enviroment Tue 30 May Start Agency to learn about innovative ways for dealing with crayfish. time 09.30 Leader Ruth Craig 01522 555784 Organisation Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Project Distance 5½ miles Grid Reference TF 258 696 OS Explorer 273 Start Point Market Place, Horncastle (5 hrs) LN9 9AF Parking Pay and display at The Bain LN9 5DR Terrain Fields, tracks, quiet

lanes Level Moderate Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed

63 Back of A moderate and picturesque walk through remote-feeling countryside, from the Nowhere small village of Langton towards Old Woodhall. The route includes a section of “tunnel path”, wild woods and abandoned roadways. There is some road- Tue 30 May Start walking, most of which is on quiet back roads, except for a short stretch of the time 10.30 B1191. Distance 9 miles Leader Bob Wayne 01507 527366 Organisation Horncastle Walkers Are (5 hrs) Welcome Grid Reference TF 236 689 OS Explorer 273 Start Point Langton Manor farmyard, Langton, Horncastle LN9 5JT Parking courtesy of John Read. Leave Horncastle on B1191 (to Woodhall Spa), turn right towards Langton village. Farm entrance on left Terrain Fieldpaths (possibly muddy in places) quiet lanes Level Moderate Cost £5 (Horncastle WAW) Buy tickets at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/390337

64 Discover Join National Trust Archaeologist Rachael Hall as she brings to life the earthworks Gunby’s of the estate, from the medieval village to the moat. Suitable for all the family, Archaeology this gentle walk takes in much of the estate that is only accessible on foot.

Leader Rachael Hall 01754 890102 Organisation National Trust Grid Reference Tue 30 May Start TF 465 669 OS Explorer 274 Start Point & parking Gunby Estate, Hall & Gardens time 11.30 PE23 5SS. Off A158 roundabout, between Spilsby and Terrain Grassy Distance 3½ miles fields with some stiles, no hills! Level Easy Cost £3.50 including Garden (1½ - 2 hrs) admission.

65 The Join National Trust Curator Andrew Barber on a tour around the outside of Gunby Architecture of Hall and learn about the architecture and the history of the building, and the Gunby Hall I people who made it their home.

Leader Andrew Barber 01754 890102 Organisation National Trust Grid Tue 30 May Start Reference TF 465 669 OS Explorer 274 Start Point & parking Gunby Estate, Hall & time 12.00 Gardens PE23 5SS. Off A158 roundabout, between Spilsby and Skegness Terrain Distance ¼ mile Lawns and gravel paths Level Easy Cost £3.50 including Garden admission. (¾ hr) 66 The Join National Trust Curator Andrew Barber on a tour around the outside of Gunby Architecture of Hall and learn about the architecture and the history of the building, and the Gunby Hall II people who made it their home.

Leader Andrew Barber 01754 890102 Organisation National Trust Grid Tue 30 May Start Reference TF 465 669 OS Explorer 274 Start Point & parking Gunby Estate, Hall & time 13.30 Gardens PE23 5SS. Off A158 roundabout, between Spilsby and Skegness Terrain Distance ¼ mile Lawns and gravel paths Level Easy Cost £3.50 including Garden admission. (¾ hr)

67 Gunnebi – the Join National Trust Archaeologist Rachael Hall on a tour of the medieval village of medieval village Gunby. A short walk, suitable for little legs, it takes in the parkland and describes what perhaps would once have been there, bringing to life the strange Tue 30 May Start earthworks. time 14.00 Leader Rachael Hall 01754 890102 Organisation National Trust Grid Reference Distance 1 mile TF 465 669 OS Explorer 274 Start Point & parking Gunby Estate, Hall & Gardens (¾ - 1 hr) PE23 5SS. Off A158 roundabout, between Spilsby and Skegness Terrain Grassy

fields, uneven ground Level Easy Cost £3.50 including Garden admission.

68 Self-guided Pick up our trail leaflets during half term and enjoy a self-guided walk for all the Family Trails family. Along the way you'll discover aspects of Gunby's rich history and wildlife.

Leader Self-guided trail Organisation National Trust Grid Reference TF 465 669 Tue 30 May & OS Explorer 274 Start Point & parking Gunby Estate, Hall & Gardens PE23 5SS. throughout Half Off A158 roundabout, between Spilsby and Skegness Terrain Grass paths and Term Start time tracks Level Easy Cost £3.50 including Garden admission. From 11:00 Distance 1 mile (1 hr)

69 A moderate mid afternoon guided walk through this historic countryside of the Skip southern Wolds, with refreshments available on our return at Langton Village Hall. Tue 30 May Start Leader David Rodger 01522 555786 Organisation Lincolnshire Wolds Countryside time 14.00 Service Grid Reference TF 389 703 OS Explorer 274 Start Point St Peter & St Distance 6¾ miles Paul's Church, Langton by Partney PE23 4PU Parking available next to America (3½ hrs) Farm Terrain Mostly footpath, some road Level Moderate Cost FREE Donations

to LWWF welcomed

70 A Potter to Join us for a leisurely evening walk across the rolling Wolds landscape to Oxcombe Manor, learning about the farmed landscape and its soils. We will break our journey at Oxcombe Pottery for refreshments and a chance to find out about Tue 30 May Start how this successful creative-education resource is going from strength to time 18.30 strength. Oxcombe Church will also be open and you may like to finish your Distance 6 miles evening with a drink at the Bluebell Inn on your return. (3 hrs) Leader John Smith / Susanna Gorst 01507 533227 / 07977 467334 Organisation

Oxcombe Farm Grid Reference TF 296 751 OS Explorer 273 Start Point & parking Farmyard, White House Farm, Furlongs Lane, Belchford LN9 6LD Terrain Footpaths, fields, roads. Some stiles, steep in parts Level Moderate Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed

71 A Stroll This is a short circular evening walk around the village of Ludford. At a leisurely Around Ludford I pace Tony will guide you around the village stopping to indicate and talk about local historical points of interest including the near nuclear accident. Dogs on a Tue 30 May Start lead welcome. time 19.00 Leader Tony Dean 01507 313934 Organisation Ludford/Voué Twinning Distance 1½ miles Association Grid Reference TF 197 889 OS Explorer 282 Start Point & parking (1½ hrs) Ludford Village Hall car park, Playing Fields Lane, Ludford LN8 6AJ Terrain

Pavement, track and field paths Level Easy Cost £2 (Ludford/Voué Twinning Association) Buy tickets at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/390340

72 The Great Lincs Wolds Way - Rothwell to Tealby. The fourth day of our Great Walk. See Walk! (Day 4) Walk 36 on the festival website and www.lincswoldwalking.co.uk for more details. Wed 31 May Start time 09.30 Leader Tony Groom 07837 963350 / [email protected] Organisation Distance 10½ Lincs Wolds Walking Grid Reference N/A Start Point Booking essential, places miles (5 hrs) limited. Please contact leader (preferably by email). Full details will be given on booking Terrain Footpaths, tracks, minor roads Level Energetic Cost £7 (includes transport) 73 Ruined Castles An easy walk with one hill climb for some splendid views. Led by the site manager and Remarkable we begin by exploring Bolingbroke Castle, then set off up Hall Hill to get a higher Views perspective. Before returning we visit the church in with its vast views over the Fens beyond. Wed 31 May Leader Ian Marshman 01529 461499 Organisation Heritage Lincolnshire Grid Start time 10.00 Reference TF 349 650 OS Explorer 273 Start Point By gatehouse at Bolingbroke Distance 3½ miles Castle, Moat Lane, Old Bolingbroke PE23 4HH Parking Small car park on Moat (2 hrs) Lane, additional street parking by church in Lane Terrain Lanes and

tracks Level Easy Cost £3 Buy tickets at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/390342

74 Ice Cream A short afternoon stroll with the farmer around a working farm ending at the Heaven Parlour for teas and homemade ices! Suitable for all the family.

Leader Stuart Parker 01522 534655 Organisation Ramblers - Lincoln Group Grid Wed 31 May Reference TF 158 885 OS Explorer 282 Start Point & parking Willingham Fayre Start time 14.00 Ice Cream Parlour, North Willingham, Market Rasen LN8 3RA Terrain Paths, Distance 2½ miles fields, tracks Level Easy Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed (refreshment (2 hrs) charges apply)

75 Childrens' A fun discovery walk exploring the places where Alfred Lord Tennyson lived and Tennyson Trail played as a child. We’ll think about what life was like in a tiny village farming community 200 years ago and look at some of his early poetry, and have a go Wed 31 May ourselves too. Start time 14.00 Leader Debbie Jenner 01507 534847 Organisation Group of Distance 1½ miles Parishes Grid Reference TF 349 721 OS Explorer 273 Start Point Bag Enderby (2½ hrs) Church PE23 4NP Parking available in front of the church Terrain Paths, pasture,

lanes, woodland, stiles. Can be muddy Level Easy Cost FREE Donations for Somersby & Bag Enderby churches restoration welcomed

76 Horncastle A gentle circular afternoon walk from Horncastle passing the site of the Henge at and The Henge Shearman's Wath. See recently commissioned artwork showing what this rare prehistoric monument may have looked like. We return via West Ashby and Wed 31 May follow the River Waring back into town, finishing with chips at Mantles. Start time 16.00 Leader Ian Marshman 01529 461499 Organisation Heritage Lincolnshire Grid Distance 6 miles Reference TF 259 696 OS Explorer 273 Start Point Horncastle Market Place (3 hrs) outside Mantles Fish & Chip Shop LN9 5BJ Parking Pay & display St Lawrence

Street LN9 9AD Terrain Fieldpaths, lanes, town streets Level Moderate Cost £3 Buy tickets at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/390345

77 The Kiss that It's bedtime at the palace and the young prince asks his daddy for a goodnight Missed kiss.. But oh no, the kiss misses and flies out of the castle window. Will you join Rhubarb's Knightly quest to retrieve the king's kiss? You'll need to bring plenty of Wed 31 May courage because we will be venturing into the Wild Wood...Suitable for children Start time 09.30 ages 3-8 years old who must be accompanied by an adult. Please dress Distance 1 mile appropriately. (1½ hrs) Leader Helen Gamble 01522 555785 Organisation Lincolnshire Wolds

Countryside Service Grid Reference N/A Start Point Booking essential. Please contact leader. Start point will be given at time of booking Terrain Gravel tracks, uneven ground, woodland and stream Level Easy Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcome

78 Sutton Estate The walk follows a circular route on both public rights of way and private Walk II farmland managed by Sutton Estates who have kindly agreed to let us walk across their land. Tony will guide you along the route talking about the various Thu 1 June Start points of Estate and historical interest including the site of a Roman Villa and time 10.00 Medieval and rare Lynchets. No dogs please and places are limited so booking Distance 10 miles early is advisable. (6½ hrs) Leader Tony Dean 01507 313934 Organisation Ludford/Voué Twinning

Association Grid Reference N/A Start Point Booking essential. Please contact leader. Start point will be given at time of booking Terrain Tracks and footpaths with some road and pavements Level Moderate Cost £5 (Ludford/Voué Twinning Association)

79 The Kiss that It's bedtime at the palace and the young prince asks his daddy for a goodnight Missed (again) kiss.. But oh no, the kiss misses and flies out of the castle window. Will you join Rhubarb's Knightly quest to retrieve the king's kiss? You'll need to bring plenty of Thu 1 June Start courage because we will be venturing into the Wild Wood...Suitable for children time 12.30 ages 3-8 years old who must be accompanied by an adult. Please dress Distance 1 mile appropriately. (1½ hrs) Leader Helen Gamble 01522 555785 Organisation Lincolnshire Wolds

Countryside Service Grid Reference N/A Start Point Booking essential. Please contact leader. Start point will be given at time of booking Terrain Gravel tracks, uneven ground, woodland and stream Level Easy Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcome

80 In the This gentle stroll takes us around the village of Healing on a tour following in the Footsteps of footsteps of its Victorian Developer Henry Marrows as we learn how the Henry Marrows II landscape changed. At the end of the walk there'll be a chance for refreshments in the former manor house. Thu 1 June Start Leader Emma Lingard 01472 884544 Organisation Healing Manor Hotel Grid time 14.00 Reference N/A Start Point Booking essential. Please contact leader. Start point Distance 1¾ miles will be given at time of booking Terrain Tarmac pathways Level Easy Cost £2 (2 hrs) (refreshments charges apply)

81 Chambers A circular easy access route on surfaced pathways, suitable for wheelchairs and Farm Wood for pushchairs. Join us on this friendly walk around this ancient woodland where All butterflies and birds flourish. In addition to the walk, why not visit the Wood Centre’s permanent display and the colourful butterfly garden nearby. Thu 1 June Start Leader John Law / Wally Grice 07718 748184 (Sam Tate) Organisation time 16.00 Lincolnshire Local Access Forums Grid Reference N/A Start Point Booking Distance 1¼ miles essential. Please contact leader. Start point will be given at time of booking (2 hrs) Terrain Hard-surface paths, bumpy in places with some loose stone. Parts can

become muddy after heavy rain Level Moderate Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed

82 Lost Churches A circular walk at the southern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Fine hilltop views, and a Battlefield taking in scenes of the Battle of . An easy walk offering views of Lincoln Cathedral on a clear day. Information about demolished Church and deserted Thu 1 June Start village as well as the Battle of Winceby. time 18.30 Leader Julian Millington 07985 372871 Organisation Horncastle Walkers Are Distance 4½ miles Welcome Grid Reference TF 319 683 OS Explorer 273 Start Point & parking Snipe (2½ hrs) Dales Country Park car park, signed from B1195 between Lusby and Winceby,

PE23 4JB Terrain Fieldpaths, tracks and lanes. Can be muddy Level Easy Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed + parking charge £1

83 The Great Lincs Wolds Way - Tealby to . The fifth day of our Great Walk. Walk! (Day 5) See Walk 36 on the festival website and www.lincswoldwalking.co.uk for more details. Fri 2 June Start Leader Tony Groom 07837 963350/[email protected] Organisation time 09.30 Lincs Wolds Walking Grid Reference N/A Start Point Booking essential, places Distance 10½ limited. Please contact leader (preferably by email). Full details will be given on miles (5 hrs) booking Terrain Footpaths, tracks, minor roads Level Energetic Cost £7 (includes transport) 84 Vales and This walk takes place in the high points above Hubbards Hills, Louth, before Views dropping down into the secluded Welton le Vale. Explore the historic church and parkland at South Elkington before journeying back to Louth. Fri 2 June Start Leader David Rodger 01522 555786 Organisation Lincolnshire Wolds Countryside time 10.00 Service Grid Reference TF 328 873 OS Explorer 282 Start Point St James' Church Distance 7½ miles Louth LN11 9ET Parking Pay & display available in town centre Terrain Road, (3½ hrs) footpaths, bridleway Level Moderate Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed

85 Hunt for Come and experience stream dipping with the Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Project Water Bugs Monitoring Officer. Our walk will start in Hubbards Hills and we'll go hunting through the Hills, stopping at points along the River Lud to find out what aquatic Fri 2 June Start bugs are living in this chalk stream. Suitable for children and families, bring your time 10.00 wellies! Distance ½ mile Leader Will Bartle 01522 555780 Organisation Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Project (2 hrs) Grid Reference N/A Start Point Booking essential. Please contact leader. Start

point will be given at time of booking Terrain Paths, grassy areas. May be muddy in places Level Easy Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed + parking charge

86 Belchford A moderate morning scenic ramble, suitable for all the family. Nestled in the Bluebird Walk Wolds, the walk starts and finishes in Belchford and follows parts of the Viking Way to the attractive hilltop village of Fulletby, taking in distant views of Lincoln Fri 2 June Start Cathedral along the way. time 10.30 Leader Ann Ransome 01522 754473 Organisation Walking for Health Lincoln Distance 5 miles Grid Reference TF 291 756 OS Explorer 273 Start Point Outside the Bluebell Inn, (2 hrs) Belchford LN9 6LQ Parking with consideration in the village please Terrain

Fieldpaths, tracks and roads, some stiles and slopes Level Moderate Cost FREE

87 Wildlife Walk Explore the parkland and see what creatures make it their home with National Trust Wildlife and Countryside Advisor Carl Hawke. Suitable for all the family. Fri 2 June Start Leader Carl Hawke 01754 890102 Organisation National Trust Grid Reference TF time 11.30 465 669 OS Explorer 274 Start Point & parking Gunby Estate, Hall & Gardens Distance 3 miles PE23 5SS. Off A158 roundabout, between Spilsby and Skegness Terrain Grassy (1½ hrs) fields, some stiles Level Easy Cost £3.50 including Garden admission

88 Gunby Bug Discover the creepy crawlies that make Gunby Hall and Gardens their home. Hunt! Leader Rachel Marriott 01754 890102 Organisation National Trust Grid

Reference TF 465 669 OS Explorer 274 Start Point & parking Gunby Estate, Hall & Fri 2 June Start Gardens PE23 5SS. Off A158 roundabout, between Spilsby and Skegness Terrain time 13.00 Grassy fields Level Easy Cost £3.50 including Garden admission Distance 1 mile (1 hr)

89 Woodland A gentle evening stroll for all the family along woodland paths and the Spa trail Trails through Woodhall Spa Golf course and on to the coffee stop at Jubilee Park where there will be refreshments and toilets. We return through woodland paths. Fri 2 June Start Leader Pat Budge 01205 361841 Organisation Ramblers - Boston Group Grid time 18.00 Reference TF 216 631 OS Explorer 273 Start Point & parking Ostler's Plantation Distance 5 miles car park Kirkby Lane, Kirkby-on-Bain LN10 6YY Terrain Level but uneven (3 hrs) footpaths Level Easy Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed

90 Family Join this fun event hosted by Louth District Scouts at Willingham Woods. It’s a Challenge Walk great opportunity for families to spend the day together exploring the local woods and countryside with a general knowledge quiz twist. Teams will be given Sat 3 June Start a map marked with various points across a 3 mile radius. Points are awarded at time 10.30-13.00 each point visited dependent on distance away from base, and teams will answer Distance 0-6 quiz questions for bonus points. All ages and experience are welcome as families miles (1-3 hrs) can decide how many points they want to visit – so their walk can last from 1 hour to 3 hours. Map reading training will be given and routes checked by experts prior to departure. Although just for fun the team with the most points will win a certificate. Come along any time between 10:30am to 1 pm. Teams to be made of 1 or 2 adults and up to 4 children (max. age 16)

Leader Tony Groom 07837 963350/[email protected] Organisation Louth District Scouts Grid Reference TF 138 884 OS Explorer 282 Start Point & parking Willingham Woods car park on A631 (nearest postcode LN8 3RQ) 2 miles east of Market Rasen Terrain Level but uneven footpaths Level Easy/Moderate Cost FREE Donations Louth District Scouts/LWWF welcomed

91 The Spilsby Area Group of Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, along with Spilsby Beavers Open Day - and Cubs, is holding a great family open day as part of the festival’s final Shelter building weekend. Come and take part in their special walks and enjoy other fun wildlife- themed activities, including face painting. Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust items as well Sat 3 June Start as locally-sourced plants will be on sale, light refreshments available throughout time 10.30 the day Distance ½ mile Shelter-building in an woodland glade (1 hr) An event for children aged 7-14, each to be accompanied by an enthusiastic adult.

A short walk to a hidden woodland glade will lead you to our shelter-building site. Please wear tough, outdoor clothing and bring gloves if you have them. It may be necessary to limit numbers on the day.

Leader James Forrester 01507 588401 Organisation Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Grid Reference TF 331 682 OS Explorer 273 Start Point & parking Snipe Dales Country Park. Signed from B1195 between Lusby and Winceby PE23 4JB Terrain Paths, tracks. Some steep, wet and uneven ground Level Easy Cost FREE Donations to LWWF/LWT welcomed + £1 parking charge

92 Peaks Tunnel Situated on the southern edge of Grimsby there will be an chance to see something of the new St Andrews Hospice buildings before the start. The walk Sat 3 June Start includes the locally known Peaks Tunnel which is really a bridge and skirts the time 11.00 settlement of Scartho before turning back across open fields to the Hospice. Distance 3½ miles Leader Geoff Hirst 01469 560867 Organisation St Andrew's Hospice Grid (1½ hrs) Reference TA 277 079 OS Explorer 284 Start Point St Andrew's Hospice, Peaks

Lane, Grimsby DN32 9RP Parking on Peaks Lane Terrain Tarmac, tracks, footpaths Level Easy Cost FREE Donations to the Hospice/LWWF welcomed

93 Snipe Dales The Spilsby Area Group of Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, along with Spilsby Beavers Open Day - and Cubs, is holding a great family open day as part of the festival’s final Exploring Snipe weekend. Come and take part in their special walks and enjoy other fun wildlife- Dales' Streams themed activities, including face painting. Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust items as well as locally-sourced plants will be on sale, light refreshments available throughout Sat 3 June Start the day time 12.00 Distance 3½ miles Exploring Snipe Dales’ Streams (1 hr) Discover the aquatic invertebrates which thrive in the rare and beautiful chalk stream habitats at Snipe Dales. Everyone is welcome to join Vicki Bush, Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust’s Education Officer from Gibralter Point, on this bug- hunting expedition.

Leader James Forrester 01507 588401 Organisation Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Grid Reference TF 331 682 OS Explorer 273 Start Point & parking Snipe Dales Country Park. Signed from B1195 between Lusby and Winceby PE23 4JB Terrain Paths, tracks. Some steep, wet and uneven ground Level Easy Cost FREE Donations to LWWF/LWT welcomed + £1 parking charge

94 The Louth Starting at Lock, the site of the old sea lock, we follow the orginal tow Canal Walk path upstream, at a steady pace, to the Navigation Warehouse at Riverhead, Louth. Transport can be arranged from the Navigation Warehouse, Louth to Sat 3 June Start Tetney Lock for the start. If transport is required please contact LNT in advance. time 12.30 Further details and accompanying leaftlet 'To the Sea with LNT' can be found at Distance 10 miles www.louthcanal.org.uk (4½ hrs) Leader Roger Subden 01507 605496 Organisation Louth Navigation Trust Grid

Reference TA 342 022 OS Explorer 283 Start Point Crown and Anchor, The Wharf, Tetney Lock DN36 5UW Parking by kind permission of the landlord Terrain Towpath, mainly flat. Uneven in places and a few stiles Level Moderate Cost FREE Donations to LNT/LWWF welcomed

95 Snipe Dales The Spilsby Area Group of Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, along with Spilsby Beavers Open Day - and Cubs, is holding a great family open day as part of the festival’s final Guided Walk weekend. Come and take part in their special walks and enjoy other fun wildlife- through Snipe themed activities, including face painting. Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust items as well Dales as locally-sourced plants will be on sale, light refreshments available throughout the day Sat 3 June Start time 13.30 Guided Walk through Snipe Dales Distance 2 miles A chance to experience Snipe Dales Country Park and Reserve in the company of (1½ hrs) Snipe Dales’ Warden, James Forrester. This will be a gentle walk around this wildlife-rich site, discovering how this precious habitat is managed.

Leader James Forrester 01507 588401 Organisation Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Grid Reference TF 331 682 OS Explorer 273 Start Point & parking Snipe Dales Country Park. Signed from B1195 between Lusby and Winceby PE23 4JB Terrain Paths, tracks. Some steep, wet and uneven ground Level Easy Cost FREE Donations to LWWF/LWT welcomed + £1 parking charge 96 To the Top of We will enjoy an energetic and hilly walk from Tealby, through Walesby to the top Lincolnshire of the Wolds (or as near as you can legally get) before returning on a circular route that takes in the Ramblers Church, ancient sheep breeds and beautiful Sat 3 June Start valleys. Oh, and a spectacular view. time 13.30 Leader Rich Collins 07738 435957 Organisation Curly Dog Grid Reference TF 156 Distance 8½ miles 907 OS Explorer 282 Start Point & parking Front Street, Tealby LN8 3XU. Look out (4½ hrs) for Curly Dog brand vehicle Parking on the street with consideration please

Terrain Footpaths, bridleways, quiet roads and tracks. Hilly and muddy in places Level Energetic Cost £5 Buy tickets at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/390347

97 A Stroll This is a short circular evening walk around the village of Ludford. At a leisurely Around Ludford II pace Tony will guide you around the village stopping to indicate and talk about local historical points of interest including the near nuclear accident. Dogs on a Sat 3 June Start lead welcome. time 19.00 Leader Tony Dean 01507 313934 Organisation Ludford/Voué Twinning Distance 1½ miles Association Grid Reference TF 197 889 OS Explorer 282 Start Point & parking (1½ hrs) Ludford Village Hall car park, Playing Fields Lane, Ludford LN8 6AJ Terrain

Pavement, track and fieldpaths Level Easy Cost £2 (Ludford/Voué Twinning Association) Buy tickets at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/390348

Finale Walks 98 The Great Lincs Wolds Way - Donington on Bain to Tetford. The final day of our Great Walk. Walk! (Day 6) See Walk 36 on the festival website and www.lincswoldwalking.co.uk for more details. You'll end the Great Walk by joining the festival Finale event at Tetford, Sun 4 June Start just in time for tea! time 09.30 Distance 12½ Leader Tony Groom 07837 963350 / [email protected] Organisation miles (5½ hrs) Lincs Wolds Walking Grid Reference N/A Start Point Booking essential, places limited. Please contact leader (preferably by email). Full details will be given on booking Terrain Footpaths, tracks, minor roads Level Energetic Cost £7 (includes transport) 99 Two Tiny Join us on a leg-stretching tour of some of the Wolds’ most hidden settlements, Churches skirting Belchford and going through Oxcombe, , Worlaby and Little . Crossing and recrossing the ancient Blue Stone Heath Road, we’ll Sun 4 June Start discover the pretty churches at Oxcombe and Ruckland as well as making time for time 10.00 a good lunch stop. Bring a picnic. Distance 8 miles Leader Pat Harrison 01507 533312 Organisation Ramblers - Skegness and (5 hrs) Horncastle group Grid Reference TF 333 746 OS Explorer 273 Start Point Tetford

Hamilton Hall, East Road, Tetford LN9 6QQ Parking signed on the day Terrain Field paths,tracks, quiet roads and steep climbs Level Moderate Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed

100 Exploring A family-friendly stroll to look at what lurks beneath the chalk streams of Tetford. Lincolnshire's The monitoring officer from the Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Project will lead a Chalk Streams short walk to the stream that runs through Tetford, where children and adults will get a chance to look at the wonderful life that lives in this rare habitat. Wellies Sun 4 June Start and outdoors-wear essential. time 10.15 Leader Will Bartle 01522 555780 Organisation Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Project Distance ½ mile Grid Reference TF 333 746 OS Explorer 273 Start Point Tetford Hamilton Hall, (1 hr) East Road, Tetford LN9 6QQ Parking signed on the day Terrain Paths, tracks with

short road section Level Moderate Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed

101 Village to Join Tracy in a lively walk from Tetford through the pretty villages of Belchford, Village Fulletby and . Keeping mainly to paths and tracks, you’ll encounter both hilly and flat sections on this walk. Bring a packed lunch or buy refreshments to Sun 4 June Start take with you from our finale venue. time 11.30 Leader Tracy Salkeld 07789 901861 / [email protected] Organisation Distance 7¾ miles Heritage Lincolnshire Grid Reference TF 333 746 OS Explorer 273 Start Point (4 hrs) Tetford Hamilton Hall, East Road, Tetford LN9 6QQ Parking signed on the day

Terrain Fieldpaths, tracks and lanes Level Moderate Cost FREE Donations to LWWF/Alzheimer’s Society welcomed

102 Tennyson Alfred Lord Tennyson spent his formative years roaming this landscape. Join Country Debbie Jenner in this leisurely walk to his birthplace at Somersby and discover more about the life of young Alfred and the lasting impact of his Lincolnshire Sun 4 June Start childhood. time 12.00 Leader Debbie Jenner 01507 534847 Organisation South Ormsby Group of Distance 5¾ miles Parishes Grid Reference TF 333 746 OS Explorer 273 Start Point Tetford Hamilton (2 hrs) Hall, East Road, Tetford LN9 6QQ Parking signed on the day Terrain Field paths,

tracks, quiet roads. May be muddy Level Moderate Cost FREE Donations to LWWF welcomed

103 Some of A relaxed stroll along the course of a Roman road from Tetford to the small Lincolnshire is settlement of South Ormsby, with a short stop for refreshment at the Flat! Massingberd Arms. We will stay in the bottom of this shallow valley on our return to Tetford in time for tea! Sun 4 June Start Leader Gail Dymoke 01507 522337 Organisation Horncastle Walkers are time 13.00 Welcome Grid Reference TF 333 746 OS Explorer 273 Start Point Tetford Distance 5 miles Hamilton Hall, East Road, Tetford LN9 6QQ Parking signed on the day Terrain (2½ hrs) Field paths,tracks, quiet roads Level Moderate Cost FREE Donations to LWWF

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