windows. The church is now recognised as a Grade 1 listed building. listed 1 Grade a as recognised now is church The windows.

structure still remain as does examples of Medieval glass in the church church the in glass Medieval of examples does as remain still structure

restored and renovated over the ages, small parts of the original Norman Norman original the of parts small ages, the over renovated and restored

Brigsley, being dedicated to St Helen. The church has been significantly significantly been has church The Helen. St to dedicated being ,

0 22 33 22 0 20 71 08 The Parish Church in Barnoldby-le-Beck shares the same name as that in in that as name same the shares Barnoldby-le-Beck in Church Parish The

its striking architecture and early English tower, aisle and belfry. and aisle tower, English early and architecture striking its

church was classified as a Grade 2 listed building in 1967 in acknowledgement of of acknowledgement in 1967 in building listed 2 Grade a as classified was church

St Peter’s Church in Ashby dates from a similar period to St Helen’s in Brigsley, the the Brigsley, in Helen’s St to period similar a from dates Ashby in Church Peter’s St

19th and 20th Centuries although the building retains its square Norman tower. Norman square its retains building the although Centuries 20th and 19th

later additions. Substantial changes were made to the structure during the 18th, 18th, the during structure the to made were changes Substantial additions. later

Welsh saint. The earliest parts of the church date back to the 11th Century with with Century 11th the to back date church the of parts earliest The saint. Welsh

pick up a leaflet. a up pick

Brigsley Parish Church is dedicated to St Helen believed to be a 4th Century Century 4th a be to believed Helen St to dedicated is Church Parish Brigsley

To find other walks in this series please visit www.nelincs.gov.uk or or www.nelincs.gov.uk visit please series this in walks other find To

including places to eat, drink and relax in after your walk. your after in relax and drink eat, to places including new route then please contact us by emailing [email protected] [email protected] emailing by us contact please then route new

thriving village with an active Parish Council and a good range of local services services local of range good a and Council Parish active an with village thriving

If you like this walk and want to tell us about it or have an idea for a a for idea an have or it about us tell to want and walk this like you If

day (Monday-Saturday) and a half hourly service on Sundays. Waltham is a a is Waltham Sundays. on service hourly half a and (Monday-Saturday) day

from and provide a 15 minute frequency during the the during frequency minute 15 a provide Grimsby and Cleethorpes from

end of your walk gradually slow your pace to cool down. down. cool to pace your slow gradually walk your of end The walk is accessible by public transport, the No9/9A bus services that run run that services bus No9/9A the transport, public by accessible is walk The

warmed up before you gradually increase your pace. Towards the the Towards pace. your increase gradually you before up warmed

murder of playwright Christopher Marlowe. Christopher playwright of murder

At the start of your walk make sure you start off slowly, getting getting slowly, off start you sure make walk your of start the At

one of the Church rectors, Richard Baynes, was heavily implicated in the the in implicated heavily was Baynes, Richard rectors, Church the of one

church, thoroughly restored during the Victorian era. In Elizabethan England Elizabethan In era. Victorian the during restored thoroughly church,

fast enough to raise your heart rate and be slightly out of breath. breath. of out slightly be and rate heart your raise to enough fast The first of the four churches is All Saints in Waltham a 13th Century medieval medieval Century 13th a Waltham in Saints All is churches four the of first The

will be different for everyone but as a guide you should be walking walking be should you guide a as but everyone for different be will

Waltham, Brigsley, Ashby-cum-Fenby and Barnoldby-le-Beck. and Ashby-cum-Fenby Brigsley, Waltham,

the most benefits, your walk needs to be at a brisk pace, that pace pace that pace, brisk a at be to needs walk your benefits, most the

Unsurprisingly this walks take you on a tour of four local Parish Churches in in Churches Parish local four of tour a on you take walks this Unsurprisingly

shops or to see friends and gradually build up to longer walks. To get get To walks. longer to up build gradually and friends see to or shops

Four Churches Four If you’re new to walking then build up slowly, try short trips to the the to trips short try slowly, up build then walking to new you’re If

doorstep with friends and family. and friends with doorstep

great way of discovering your local area and the countryside on your your on countryside the and area local your discovering of way great

boosts your immune system and improves your mood. It’s also a a also It’s mood. your improves and system immune your boosts

A good walk also improves the strength and flexibility of your joints, joints, your of flexibility and strength the improves also walk good A

illnesses such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma and stroke. stroke. and asthma diabetes, 2 type disease, heart as such illnesses

way of becoming more active helping to reduce the risk of chronic chronic of risk the reduce to helping active more becoming of way

you from A to B, regularly getting out and about is an ideal ideal an is about and out getting regularly B, to A from you

irrespective of their age or level of fitness, as well as getting getting as well as fitness, of level or age their of irrespective

Walking is a great activity for just about anyone anyone about just for activity great a is Walking Put your best foot forward foot best your Put

Before setting off Four Churches • Make sure that you’ve got appropriate 7½ miles (12km) footwear for your walk • Check the weather before leaving your house and dress accordingly • Check that the walk is suitable for you and your party. If in any doubt then contact the PRoW team for more details • Let a friend or relative know where you are planning to walk especially if you are off out exploring by yourself • Make sure that you’ve got your mobile phone and that it’s got plenty of battery left When out walking remember to follow the Countryside Code • Consider the local community and other people enjoying the outdoors • Leave gates and property as you find them and stay on the line of the paths • Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home • Keep dogs under effective control • Plan ahead and be prepared Steady • Follow advice and local signs

Accessible by Public Transport

When you’re out walking in the countryside, please respect the Countryside Code. Walkers may encounter livestock

For more information please contact: Public Rights of Way Team 2 Origin Way | Europarc | Grimsby | North East | DN37 9TZ Refreshments available T 01472 324500 | E [email protected] | www.nelincs.gov.uk START The instructions 31 All Saints Church, given in this guide take you in a 1 Waltham clockwise direction Postcode: DN37 0PN around the route 30 2 5 3 27 29

28 WALTHAM 4 26 25 6

7 24

23 8

BRIGSLEY 10 Out walking in the Wolds 22 9 21 11

20 12 19 13 18 Waltham Windmill 17 14 ASHBY HILL

Four Churches 15 7½ miles (12km) 16

1 Leaving All Saints Church on 10 Turn left at the signpost 18 Leave the Church and head 25 On emerging from the High Street Waltham turn into indicating the footpath through back to the road and turn right. woodland follow the direction Kirkgate and follow this to the the metal gate and along an Continue to a signpost on your of the signpost along the fence junction with Cheapside. enclosed tarmac path.. right side. line. Continue through two 2 At Cheapside turn left and follow 11 Cross the bridge and immediately 19 Turn right at the signpost kissing gates to emerge onto this for approx. 300m. turn left. DO NOT PASS indicating the footpath along the Main Road Barnoldby. 3 Turn right at the signpost THROUGH THE KISSING GATE. edge of a cattle field. (NB if you 26 At Main Road take care crossing indicating a footpath alongside Follow the waymarkers across do not want to walk amongst the the road and turn down Church no. 58 Cheapside. arable land to another bridge. cattle continue along Ashby Lane Lane to St Helens Church. 4 Pass through two gates and 12 Cross the bridge and continue turning right at the T junction 27 Turn left out of the Church yard continue along the field edge straight ahead along a grassy taking care along the busy road). along Church Lane and follow turning right at the waymarker track to a gate. 20 After approx. 200m look out for a the road bending to the right indicating the footpath through 13 Pass through the gate and waymarker indicating the footpath along Chapel Lane. the Windmill site. continue straight ahead along a across the field. Follow the 28 Turn left down Old Main Road 5 Continue through the site, taking stoney track. direction of the waymarker across and follow this to the junction care across the car park and 14 At the elevated metal tank at the field to a gate at the roadside. with Main Road. along the entrance road and the bend in the track, follow the 21 Pass through the kissing gate 29 Turn left at Main Road and follow then turn left onto Brigsley Road . direction of the waymarker straight and turn right taking care along the footway alongside the road 6 Continue along Brigsley Road ahead along a grass track. DO the verge to the Ice Cream Shop. back to Waltham. for approx. 500m then follow NOT continue along the stone 22 Turn left at the Ice Cream Shop 30 Take care as you cross the road at the direction of the signpost track which bends to the left. following the direction of the the mini roundabout continuing indicating a footpath along the 15 Continue to the end of the footpath signpost through a straight ahead along Barnoldby rear of houses on Brigsley Road. grass track to a bridge on your stable yard. Pass through several Road. Cross another mini 7 The path emerges onto Waltham right side. Cross the bridge and gates along an enclosed path and roundabout and continue on to Road. Turn left here along continue across an arable field along the edge of woodland. the junction with High Street. Waltham Road. back towards Ashby. On re-joining 23 On emerging from the woodland 31 Turn left along High Street and 8 At the bend in the road at the the field edge turn left along the continue straight ahead along back to the start. junction with Green Lane/Church grass track towards the road. the field edge. Lane continue straight ahead 16 Turn right at the road and follow 24 Follow the direction of the along Church Lane. this through the village to the waymarkers turning right then 9 At the junction with Lane sharp bend in the road. left along the field edge and on turn right and follow this for 17 Turn right at the sharp bend in into woodland. approx. 80m to a signpost on the road along the access road your left side. to St. Peters Church.