South Walking Festival

29th September - 28th October 2018

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Boston Welcome Borough South to SLWF 2018 Kesteven South Holland The South Lincolnshire Walking Festival is back for its 4th year. Co-ordinated by Heritage Lincolnshire, with support from Lincolnshire County Council and South Lincolnshire local authorities, the festival offers 14 days of great walking in the North and , Boston and South Holland areas of south Lincolnshire.

Walking for everyone This year we are delighted to be offering 61 walks; our varied programme offers something for all ages and abilities, with walks ranging from 0.5 miles to 26 miles. Many of our walks are suitable for wheelchair users and accessible with pushchairs (look out for the symbols on the walk listings). We also have lots of family friendly walks E asy on offer featuring fun activities such as sculpture and puzzle trails, quizzes, crafts and more! So why not share your brochure with family and friends, and get everyone involved! Turn to page 2 for family event listings. Our aim to get more people walking is supported by Lincolnshire County Council’s three-year Access Lincoln project, supported by the Department of Transport. Look out for the easy symbol which indicates the walk is suitable for most levels of fitness. SLWF Online In addition to the key facts included in this brochure, full walk details and an interactive map can be found on our website www.southlincswalking.com. Please keep an eye on our website or Facebook page (@southlincswalkingfestival) for any updates or changes to the advertised programme. Remember, if you need to check out anything about a particular walk you can contact the walk leader directly (see walk listings for contact details). and updates for changes ng.com 2 cswalki 1 Southlin ily-frie fam ndly A We are keen to inspire young people to take part festival in the festival and we have lots of fun events and activities designed for toddlers right through to teenagers. With under We are pleased 18’s free on all walks* this makes for a fun and to offer the affordable day out for all following the family! Children must be accompanied by an adult family- *Under 18’s go free on all walks except for some special events- please see friendly individual walk listings for details. 2 Harlaxton House Tour events! (x2) 3 Harlaxton Walled Garden Tour (x2) 32 Springfield’s Activity 4 Harlaxton Family Walk Garden Trail (x2) 35 Fulbeck Wander 5 Harlaxton’s Military 36 The Wash – History (x2) Lincolnshire’s 8 Harlaxton Bluebell Wilderness Woods Walk 42 Coleby Circular 9 Harlaxton College 44 To Antons Gowt - Woodland Trail beyond and back 14 Around Ancaster 45 We Will Remember 16 Burghley Park 1 47 Presentation & Tour 17 A stroll through History 50 Burghley Park 2 in a beautiful Victorian 51 Belton Estate & cemetery Witham Valley 19 Views of the Vale of 54 Green Lanes of Belvoir Temple Bruer 21 Wild Medicine Walk 1 55 Wild Medicine 23 Walking in Grundy’s Walk 3 Spalding 56 Boston Town Walk 24 Wild Medicine Walk 2 57 Wild Medicine 27 Stepping out into Walk 4 Heckington 28 Around Ancaster Again

g.com t southlincswalkin online a 2 Donate 3 mily-friendly A fa Walk bookings and charges Booking is not required unless stated in the walk listing. You will notice that some of our walks now have a fixed price and many others invite voluntary donations for the walking festival, as well as for local good causes. This will help us cover our core costs and ensure that we can keep it going for the future. If a walk carries a charge it is clearly marked. The following apply to all charged walks: £2 for 0-3 miles and £3.50 for over 3 miles. Under 18’s go free. Charges may vary for special events, please see individual walk listings. Payment should be made in cash on the day – please help our walk leaders by bringing the correct change! Walks which invite donations are clearly marked. Donations are greatly appreciated; 100% of the money raised goes to the South Lincolnshire Walking Festival (SLWF), or where stated, donations are split 50/50 between the festival and the walk leader’s affiliated charity. South Lincolnshire Walking Festival is Co-ordinated by Heritage Lincolnshire, a local charity, with support from Lincolnshire County Council and south Lincolnshire local authorities (North and South Kesteven, South Holland and Boston Borough Council). We rely on the income from walk charges and donations in order to cover the costs of running the festival and ensure we keep it going for the future. If you would like to make a donation to the festival online, please click the donate button on our homepage: www. southlincswalking.com Feedback Walker feedback is vital in letting us, and our funders, know more about who takes part in the festival and what you think about it. Please do complete our online questionnaire by visiting: www.southlincswalking.com/ feedback/ All completed questionnaires received by 30th November 2018 will be entered into a prize draw to win a fantastic Lincolnshire produce hamper courtesy of Lincolnshire Co-operative. g.com t southlincswalkin online a 2 Donate 3 018 ctober 2 South Lin r - 28th O colnshire Walking Festival 29th Septembe

Festival Launch Saturday 29th September 10am - 4pm , Harlaxton, , NG32 1AG Harlaxton Manor hosts the grand opening of the 4th South Lincolnshire Walking Festival; a rare opportunity to visit this stunning Manor house, its gardens and grounds. Built in the 1830s by Gregory Gregory, the house is now owned by the University of Evansville, Indiana, USA, and is used as their British Campus. This family friendly event offers a packed programme of walks and tours, or you can explore the grounds at your own leisure with the self-led trails. Please note that some walks have limited availability, places will be allocated on a first come first served basis on the day. Refreshments will be available throughout the day. No dirty footwear to be worn in the Manor. Dogs are not allowed on site. All launch day walks (except house tours) are free but donations to SLWF are welcomed. There will be a chance to try out Active Lincolnshire’s new GoExplore app on some of the walks - look out for the symbol.

Easy Suitable for most levels of fitness Moderate Possibly a fairly strenuous walk, hilly in parts Energetic Expect a challenging walk with some steep sections E asy Easy Walk – Part of the Access Lincoln initiative

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Key to Symbols Light refreshments may be purchased

Bring a packed lunch

Accessible for wheelchair users

Accessible for pushchairs Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a short lead. Poop scoops and water should be carried No dogs please

Toilet facilities are available at some point on the walk

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Festival Launch Saturday 29th September 10am - 4pm Harlaxton Manor, Harlaxton, Grantham, NG32 1AG Harlaxton Manor hosts the grand opening of the 4th South Lincolnshire Walking Festival; a rare opportunity to visit this stunning Manor house, its gardens and grounds. Built in the 1830s by Gregory Gregory, the house is now owned by the University of Evansville, Indiana, USA, and is used as their British Campus. This family friendly event offers a packed programme of walks and tours, or you can explore the grounds at your own leisure with the self-led trails. Please note that some walks have limited availability, places will be allocated on a first come first served basis on the day. Refreshments will be available throughout the day. No dirty footwear to be worn in the Manor. Dogs are not allowed on site. All launch day walks (except house tours) are free but donations to SLWF are welcomed. 1 & Canal Walk There will be a chance to try out Active Lincolnshire’s Sat 29th Sept Start Time 10.00am Dist 10.5 miles (5-6hrs) new GoExplore app on some of the walks - look out for An energetic walk along the Viking Way and Grantham the symbol. Canal Leader Pete Ashmore 07808213068 Organisation Heritage

Festival Launch Lincolnshire Grid Ref SK 893 323 OS Explorer 247 Start Point Harlaxton Manor, Harlaxton, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32 1AG Parking At start point Terrain Fairly level, field paths, byways and canal bank, may be muddy in places Level Energetic Cost Donations Donations welcomed

2 Harlaxton House Tour Sat 29TH Sept Start Time 10:15am & 2:00pm E asy Dist N/A (1.5hrs) Spaces limited, booking only on a 1st come 1st served basis on the day at the information point Harlaxton Manor was built in the 1830s for Gregory

Festival Launch Gregory, a wealthy Nottinghamshire businessman, to replace the original Elizabethan Manor House in Harlaxton Village. Learn how the manor has played a key role in ’s history through the years. How it became to be owned by the University of Evansville, Indiana, USA, and is now used as their British Campus. Leader Harlaxton Manor Guides 01476493000 Organisation Harlaxton Manor Grid Ref SK 893 323 OS Explorer 247 Start Point Harlaxton Manor, Harlaxton, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32 1AG Parking At start point Terrain On different levels, prior notification of accessibility requirements on booking Level Easy Cost £2 Fee applies

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3 Harlaxton Walled Garden Tour Sat 29th Sept Start Time 10:30am & 1:45pm E asy Dist 1 mile (1.5hrs) Spaces limited, booking only on a first come first served basis on the day at the information point

Festival Launch Enjoying seeing one of Harlaxton Manor’s hidden gems - the walled garden. The 6.5 acre walled garden is one of the largest in Britain and it still holds pride of place in front of the manor. Learn why the walled garden was built, what it was used for and how it’s still being maintained to date. Leader Harlaxton Manor Guides 01476493000 Organisation Harlaxton Manor Grid Ref SK 893 323 OS Explorer 247 Start Point Harlaxton Manor, Harlaxton, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32 1AG Parking At start point Terrain Suitable for all Level Easy Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

4 Harlaxton Family Garden Trail Sat 29th Sept Start Time 10:45am & 2:15pm E asy Dist 1 mile (45mins-1hr) Spaces limited, booking only on a 1st come 1st served basis on the day at the

Festival Launch information point A great opportunity for families to go and explore our stunning gardens and see what you can find with our fun family trail. Leader Harlaxton Manor Guides 01476493000 Organisation Harlaxton Manor Grid Ref SK 893 323 OS Explorer 247 Start Point Harlaxton Manor, Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, Grantham NG32 1AG Parking At start point Terrain Grassy paths, may be muddy Level Easy Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

5 Harlaxton's Military History Sat 29th Sept Start Time 11:15am & 1:30pm E asy Dist 1 mile (1hr) Harlaxton Manor, From the

Festival Launch Trenches of WW1 to operation Market Garden in WW2 Leader Jim Snee 01529461499 Organisation Heritage Lincolnshire Grid Ref SK 893 323 OS Explorer 247 Start Point Harlaxton Manor, Harlaxton, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32 1AG Parking At start point Terrain Grassy paths & tracks, may be muddy in places Level Easy Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed ing.com t southlincswalk online a 6 Donate 7 018 ctober 2 South Lin r - 28th O colnshire Walking Festival 29th Septembe 6 Canal & Reservoir Circular Sat 29th Sept Start Time 12:30pm E asy Dist 5 miles (2.5hrs) A gentle afternoon stroll by canal and reservoir Leader Brian Holman 07719522579 Organisation Heritage

Festival Launch Lincolnshire Grid Ref SK 893 323 OS Explorer 247 Start Point Harlaxton Manor, Harlaxton, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32 1AG Parking At start point Terrain Grass paths, river bank, village paths, may be muddy in places Level Easy Cost Donations Donations welcomed

7 Safeguarding Harlaxton’s Heritage Sat 29th Sept Start Time 12:30pm E asy Dist 1.5 miles (1.5hrs) Tackling Heritage at Risk in the grounds of Harlaxton Manor

Festival Launch Leader Kathryn Moore 01529 461499 Organisation Heritage Lincolnshire Grid Ref SK 893 323 OS Explorer 247 Start Point Harlaxton Manor, Harlaxton, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32 1AG Parking At the start point Terrain Tracks and Pathways through Harlaxton Manor grounds Level Easy Cost Donations Donations welcomed

8 Harlaxton Bluebell Woods Walk Sat 29th Sept Start Time 10:00am ‘til 4:00pm E asy Dist 0.5 or 1 mile (20 or 45 mins) Self-guided woodland trail, pick up a leaflet from the information point

Festival Launch Leader Self-guided Organisation Harlaxton Manor Grid Ref SK 893 323 OS Explorer 247 Start Point Harlaxton Manor, Harlaxton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, Grantham NG32 1AG Parking At start point Terrain Uneven, woodland paths, may be muddy Level Easy Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

9 Harlaxton College Woodland Trail Sat 29th Sept Start Time 10:00am ‘til 4:00pm E asy Dist 0.7 miles (1hr) Self-guided woodland trail, pick up a leaflet from the information point

Festival Launch Leader Self-guided Organisation Harlaxton Manor Grid Ref SK 893 323 OS Explorer 247 Start Point Harlaxton Manor, Harlaxton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, Grantham NG32 1AG Parking At start point Terrain Uneven, muddy, animal burrows Level Easy Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

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Sun 30th Sept Start Time 10:00am Dist 6 miles (2.5hrs) link A walk around Hougham Hall and Foston Beck Wk11 Leader Pete Ashmore 07808213068 Organisation Heritage Lincolnshire Grid Ref SK910435 OS Explorer 247 Start Point Hougham and Marston Village Hall, Bridge Street, Marston, Grantham NG32 2JQ Parking At the start point Terrain Grassy paths, river banks, can be muddy in places Level Moderate Cost £3.50 Fee applies

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Sun 30th Sept Start Time 1:30pm Dist 6.2 miles (2.5hrs) link A circular walk near the and Barkston Wk10 Gorse. Includes stepping stones Leader Pete Ashmore 07808213068 Organisation Heritage Lincolnshire Grid Ref SK910435 OS Explorer 247 Start Point Hougham and Marston Village Hall, Bridge Street, Marston, Grantham NG32 2JQ Parking At start point Terrain Field tracks, woodland paths, stepping stones over the river Level Moderate

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12 Tea For Two Fri 5th Oct Start Time 10:00am Dist 8 miles (4hrs) A pleasant ramble over the (Lincoln) edge and into the valley Leader Pete Ashmore 0780821306 Organisation Heritage Lincolnshire Grid Ref SK 950 519 OS Explorer 272 Start Point Leadenham Teahouse & Post Office, 10 Main Rd, Leadenham LN5 0PY Parking On street parking nearby Terrain Mostly good field paths, can be muddy if wet, short stretches of road Level Moderate Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

13 Bonnie Scotland Fri 5th Oct Start Time 10:30am Dist 6 miles (2.5hrs) Visit Scotland without leaving Lincolnshire! Woods, tracks and history Leader Beverley Gormley 01529 461499 Organisation Heritage Lincolnshire Grid Ref TF 010 300 OS Explorer 248 Start Point In front of St Bartholomew's Church, Ingoldsby NG33 4EN Parking On street parking in Ingoldsby. Terrain Tracks, fields and pathways through woods. Can be muddy Level Moderate Cost £3.50 Fee applies

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14 Around Ancaster Fri 5th Oct Start Time 2:00pm Dist 4 miles (2hrs) A gentle stroll over tracks and paths to Woodland Waters and the Valley Leader David Mellor 01529 461192 Organisation Ramblers Grid Ref SK 984 445 OS Explorer 247 Start Point Car Park, Station Approach, Ancaster Station, NG32 3QY Parking Ancaster Railway Station Car Park Terrain Tracks, pathways, field paths, roadsLevel Moderate Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

15 Around South Rauceby Sat 6th Oct Start Time 11:00am E asy Dist 4.5 miles (2.5hrs) Across fields and through woods around South Rauceby Leader Shirley Thompson Organisation Ramblers Grid Ref TF 079 803 OS Explorer 272 Start Point St Peter's Church, North Rauceby, NG34 8QU Parking Roadside near the church Terrain Generally good well marked tracks across field and minor roadsLevel Easy Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

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Sat 6th Oct Start Time 1:00pm link Dist 4.5 miles (2.5hrs) Wk18 E asy An afternoon stroll around Burghley Park Leader Pete Ashmore 07808213068 Organisation Heritage Lincolnshire Grid Ref TF 031 070 OS Explorer 234 Start Point TIC & Arts Centre, St Mary's Street, Stamford, PE9 2DL Parking Several Pay & Display in Stamford Terrain Almost flat, smooth grass and hard paths Level Easy Cost £3.50 Fee applies

17 A stroll through History in a beautiful Victorian cemetery Sat 6th Oct Start Time 2:00pm Dist 1 mile (1hr) E asy A walk through landscaped and well maintained cemetery grounds. Leader Linden Secker 01406 42231 Organisation Cemetery Chapels trust Grid Ref N/A OS Explorer 249 Start Point Holbeach Cemetery, Park Road, Holbeach Parking Available on Park Road and Boston Road Car Park Terrain Level Level Easy

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18 Stamford Four Counties Night Walk

Sat 6th Oct Start Time 5:00pm Dist 6 miles (3hrs) link See Stamford in a different light. Wk16 Head Torches Essential Leader Pete Ashmore 07808213068 Organisation Heritage Lincolnshire Grid Ref TF 031 070OS Explorer 234 Start Point TIC & Arts Centre, St Mary's Street, Stamford, PE9 2DL Parking Pay & Display in Stamford Terrain Field paths, quiet roads and farm tracks, can be muddy, includes stiles and a railway crossing Level Moderate Cost £3.50 Fee applies

19 Views of the Sun 7th Oct Start Time 10:00am Dist 9 miles (5hrs) Views over the Vale of Belvoir walking from Allington Leader Keith Thompson 07949 803852 Organisation Ramblers Grid Ref SK 857 402 OS Explorer 247 Start Point The Green, Allington, Nr Grantham, NG32 2EA Parking On the roadside in Allington on Main Street near the Welby Arms Terrain Cross field paths, made up paths and roads. Some undulation but no hills Level Moderate Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

20 Folkingham & Sempringham Circular Sun 7th Oct Start Time 10:00am Dist 8.5 miles (4.5hrs) Rolling countryside, isolated church, fascinating history. Leader Peter Bearne 01780480286 Organisation Stamford Ramblers Grid Ref TF 071 336 OS Explorer 248 Start Point Church, Market Place, Folkingham, NG34 0SE Parking Car park in Folkingham Market Place (A15) Terrain Tracks, fields, village streets. Level Moderate Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

21 Wild Medicine Walk 1 Sun 7th Oct Start Time 10:00am Dist 2 miles (2hrs) E asy Guided by herbalists, learn how to ID plants that have medicinal properties Leader Emma Barker 07887788105 weekdays after 3.30pm Organisation Fenland Natural Health Grid Ref TF 247 244 OS Explorer 249 Start Point Spalding Lifestyle & Garden Centre, 210 Spalding Road, Spalding, PE11 3PB Parking At the start point Terrain Footpaths, river banks, meadows, may be muddy Level Easy Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

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22 Woods & Wildlife Walk Sun 7th Oct Start Time 10:30am Dist 12 miles (6hrs) Leader Pete Ashmore 07808213068 Organisation Heritage Lincolnshire Grid Ref SK 908 580 OS Explorer 271 Start Point St Mary's Church, Church Street, Carlton Le Moorland, LN5 9GP Parking Roadside near start point Terrain Grass tracks, woodland paths, can be muddy Level Energetic Cost £3.50 Fee applies

23 Walking in Grundy’s Spalding Sun 7th Oct Start Time 2:00pm Dist 1.5 miles (2hrs) E asy Walk in John Grundy’s footsteps through Spalding. Leader Judy Chapman and Jem Bowkett 07913483139 Organisation Ramblers Association Grid Ref TF 244 232 OS Explorer 249 Start Point Spalding Gentlemen’s Society, Broad Street, Spalding, PE11 1 TB Parking a short distance away in Westlode Street, a large car park opposite the Bingo Hall and also in Broadstreet itself opposite Prezzo’s restaurant. Terrain Town walk. Level Easy Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

24 Wild Medicine Walk 2 Sun 7th Oct Start Time 2:30pm Dist 1.5 miles (1hr) E asy Guided by herbalists, learn how to ID plants that have medicinal properties Leader Emma Barker MNIMH 07887788105 Organisation Fenland Natural Health Grid Ref TF 249 224 OS Explorer 249 Start Point Ayscoughfee Hall & Gardens, Churchgate, Spalding, PE11 2RA Parking On street or Pay & Display Car Park at The Vista, next to Ayscoughfee Hall Terrain Riverside paths, with special arrangements for pushchairs & wheelchairs Level Easy Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

25 RAF Saltby Walk Fri 12th Oct Start Time 10:00am Dist 10 miles (5hrs) A walk to explore the disused airfield of Saltby Leader David Haycox 07855314734 Organisation Stamford Ramblers Grid Ref SK 898 257 OS Explorer 247 Start Point The Green opposite the 'Cross Swords Inn', Main Street, Skillington NG33 5HB Parking Turn left at the Cross Swords Inn in Skillington and there is plenty of parking on the roadside. Terrain Grass Paths, tracks and a small amount of road walking and relatively flat. Level Moderate Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed and updates for changes ng.com 12 cswalki 13 Southlin 018 ctober 2 South Lin r - 28th O colnshire Walking Festival 29th Septembe 26 The Deepings Circular

Fri 12th Oct Start Time 10:00am link Dist 5.5 miles (3hrs) Wk29 E asy Riverside stroll along the River Welland Leader Pete Ashmore 07808213068 Organisation Heritage Lincolnshire Grid Ref TF139 099 OS Explorer 235 Start Point Market Square, , PE6 8EA Parking Market Square and surrounding streets Terrain Level, some roadside paths, river banks Level Easy Cost £3.50 Fee applies

27 Stepping out into Heckington Fri 12th Oct Start Time 10:30am Dist 6.1 miles (3hrs) Enjoy the sites of 1000 year old Heckington Village & the Roman Car Dyke Leader Samantha Hagan 01636 892836 (between 8:30 & 16:30) Organisation Countryside NK Grid Ref TF 142 439 OS Explorer 248 Start Point The village green off the High Street in Heckington, NG34 9QZ Parking Small amount of parking at the village green Terrain A mix of grassy banks, rough pasture and farmland which can be muddy. Small amount of road walking on quiet roads. This walk has stiles, kissing gates and steps Level Moderate Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

28 Around Ancaster Again Fri 12th Oct Start Time 2:00pm Dist 4 miles (2hrs) A gentle stroll over tracks and paths to Woodland Waters and the Valley Leader David Mellor 01529 461192 Organisation Sleaford Ramblers Grid Ref SK 984 445 OS Explorer 247 Start Point Car Park, Station Approach, Ancaster Station, NG32 3QY Parking Ancaster Railway Station Car Park Terrain Tracks, pathways, field paths, roadsLevel Moderate Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

29 BRACE yourself for a GREAT walk Fri 12th Oct Start Time 2:30pm Dist 5.5 miles (3hrs) link Wk26 Through the lovely villages and countryside of Braceborough and Greatford Leader Countryside Services Lincolnshire County Council 01522 782070 Organisation Lincolnshire County Council Grid Ref TF 087 119 OS Explorer 234 Start Point Village Hall, Carlby Road, Greatford. PE9 4PP Parking On street parking in village - please park responsibly Terrain Tracks, field paths, short stretch of road walking. Level Moderate Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

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31 Heckington Fen Family Railway walk Sat 13th Oct Start Time 10:30am E asy Dist 6 miles (2.5 to 3hrs) A pleasant walk around a lovely village Leader Kaye Robinson 01522 553022 Mon, Tues and Thurs 8:30am-4pm Organisation Lincolnshire County Council Grid Ref TF 146 435 OS Explorer 248 Start Point Heckington Station, Station Yard, Heckington, NG34 9UP Parking There is parking at the station or even better travel by train Terrain This walk is along uneven footpaths /tracks and includes stiles, kissing gates and cattle fencing. The walk along the banks of the Heckington Eau is predominantly flat though unpredictably uneven in the long grass. There may be cattle present along the banks. Level Easy Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

32 Springfield’s Activity Walk Sat 13th Oct Start Time 2:00pm Dist 1 mile (1.5hrs) E asy Specially designed route for children around the beautiful Festival Gardens Leader Judy Chapman 01775 680404 Organisation The Ramblers Grid Ref TF 263 242 OS Explorer 249 Start Point Springfield’s Festival Gardens, Camel Gate, Spalding, PE12 6ET Parking Springfield’s main car park (charges apply) Terrain Hard surfaced paths through formal gardens Level Easy Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

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33 The Spires & Steeples Challenge 26 (Walk or Run) Sun 14th Oct Start Time Walkers - 8:30am / Runners – 9:30am Dist 26 miles There is a time limit of 10 hours for the 26 mile walk, 9 hours for the 26 mile run. The route follows the Spires and Steeples Arts and Heritage Trail Leader Self Guided. For an entry form Tel: 01522 701308 Organisation Greenwich Leisure Limited | Donna Sutton, NK Community Sport & Health Team, OneNK, Moor Lane, , Lincoln, LN6 9AX Terrain For more information on the route, please visit the official Spires and Steeples Arts & Heritage Trail website (www.spiresandsteeples.com) or you can purchase the official booklet for £1.50; contact us for purchase options. Tel: 01522 701308 Level Energetic Cost Entry Fee: £18 in advance & £21 on the day. Entry Deadline: Postal – Monday 8th October / Online – Wednesday 10th October Fee applies

34 The Spires & Steeples Challenge 13 (Walk or Run) Sun 14th Oct Start Time 11:00am Dist 13 miles There is a time limit of 7 hours for the 13 mile run and walk. The route follows the Spires and Steeples Arts and Heritage Trail Leader Self-Guided. For an entry form Tel: 01522 701308 Organisation Greenwich Leisure Limited | Donna Sutton, NK Community Sport & Health Team, OneNK, Moor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9AX Terrain For more information on the route, please visit the official Spires and Steeples Arts & Heritage Trail website (www.spiresandsteeples.com) or you can purchase the official booklet for £1.50; contact us for purchase options. Tel: 01522 701308 Level Energetic Cost Entry Fee: £15 in advance & £18 on the day Entry Deadline: Postal – Monday 8th October / Online – Wednesday 10th October Fee applies

35 Fulbeck Wander Sun 14th Oct Start Time 10:30am Dist 6 miles (2hrs) Walking on tracks and paths, taking in spectacular views of the valley Leader Sarah Eddington 07834 121220 Organisation Lincolnshire Vikings Walking Club Grid Ref SK 948 503 OS Explorer 272 Start Point Playing Field Car Park, Fulbeck NG32 3JJ Parking At playing fields, just off the A607, opposite the Hare & Hounds public house Terrain Hilly, fields, tracks, footpaths, bridleways, can be muddy Level Moderate Cost £3.50 (to SLWF/Lincolnshire Vikings Walking Club) Fee applies

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36 The Wash - Lincolnshire’s Wilderness Sun 14th Oct Start Time 10:30am Dist 7 miles (4hrs) E asy A steady walk using old and new sea banks with stunning views Leader John Beaven 07713652119 Organisation Ramblers Grid Ref TF 461 294 OS Explorer 249 Start Point Village Hall, Gedney Drove End, PE12 9PN Parking At start point Terrain Sea banks, quiet country roads, may be muddy in places. Level Easy Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

37 Gorse Hill Sun 14th Oct Start Time 10:30am Dist 6.75 miles (3.25hrs) A walk near quarries, woods, 3 small villages and the West Glen river. Leader David White 07770652722 Organisation Ramblers Grid Ref TF 011 098 OS Explorer 247 & 248 Start Point Lay-by just south of Creeton (B1176) Little Bytham Road. NG33 4QB Parking Lay by just south of Creeton. Little Bytham Road Terrain Hilly, tracks, fields, pathways and minor roads Level Moderate Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

38 In the shadow of a Castle Fri 19th Oct Start Time 10:00am link Wk39 Dist 6 miles (3hrs) Walk includes stunning views over the castle and Vale of Belvoir Leader Lincolnshire County Council Countryside Services Team 01522 552808 Organisation Lincolnshire County Council Grid Ref SK 842 351 OS Explorer 247 Start Point Dirty Duck Pub, Woolsthorpe, Grantham, NG32 1NY Parking Pub carpark (by kind permission of the landlord) Terrain Field paths, tracks and canal towpath. May be muddy. Level Moderate Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

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40 Railway Ramble - Along the Grantham Canal Sat 20th Oct Start Time Train departs Grantham at 9:45am to Bottesford (9:56am) Dist 9.5 miles (5hrs) A LINEAR walk from Bottesford to Grantham along the Grantham Canal. Take the train from Grantham (9.45am) to Bottesford for a linear walk along the Grantham Canal back to Grantham. Trains dep: Boston 8.50, Heckington 9.04, Sleaford 9.12 and Grantham 9.45 arriving Bottesford 9.56. Train fares apply Leader Stuart Parker 01522534655 Organisation Ramblers Lincoln Grid Ref SK 913 351 OS Explorer 247 Start Point Grantham Railway Station, 9.30am, NG31 6BT Parking Pay & Display car parks at station or in town Terrain Footpaths, lanes, mostly canal towpath Level Moderate Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

41 Morkery Wood 2018 Style Sat 20th Oct Start Time 10:30am Dist 8.6 miles (4.5hrs) A walk in the woods and surrounding countryside Leader Pete Ashmore 07808213068 Organisation Heritage Lincolnshire Grid Ref SK 953 192 OS Explorer 247 Start Point Morkery Wood, Morkery Lane, Grantham, NG33 5LR, On the Castle Bytham Road Approx. 1 mile East of the A1 Parking As start point Terrain Woodland and field paths, can be muddy, short stretches of road Level Moderate Cost £3.50 Fee applies

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RaffleTickets £1 each Get your tickets: www.heritagelincolnshire.org/raffle to be drawn at the SLWF finale on 28th October 2018 Help us to save the Old King’s Head in Kirton! We have already raised 84% of the funding needed. Your £1 is our vital final push!

rizes P• Family Ticket to Lincoln Castle • Tickets to Blackfriars The Sound of Music • A ride in a rally car • Two to TEDx Brayford Pool’s Salon discussion and updates for changes ng.com 20 cswalki Southlin 018 ctober 2 South Lin r - 28th O colnshire Walking Festival 29th Septembe

42 Coleby Circular Sun 21st Oct Start Time 10:00am Dist 7.7 miles (approx. 5hrs) A circular moderate walk along the ridge known as the Lincoln Edge. Leader Brian W Holman 07719522579 Organisation Activ8 Lincoln or 1Life NKGrid Ref SK 975 603 OS Explorer 272 Start Point The Green, Coleby. Opposite The Tempest PH. Parking On verges in Rectory Road off the A607. Terrain Hard tracks, pavements, grass verges, paths and fields. 5 Stiles to cross.Level Moderate Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

43 A Castle, Woodland and Water Sun 21st Oct Start Time 10:00am Dist 10.75 miles (5.5hrs) An interesting walk through Grimsthorpe Park with its Castle & lake returning via Bourne Woods Leader Alison Crow 01780755681 Organisation Stamford Ramblers Grid Ref TF 044 231 OS Explorer 248 Start Point Grimsthorpe Castle, PE10 0LY Parking Via estate office entrance to Castle on A151 west of Grimsthorpe Village Terrain Well surfaced paths, quiet roads, fields and footpathsLevel Energetic Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

44 To Antons Gowt - beyond and back Sun 21st Oct Start Time 10:30am link E asy Dist 5 miles (2hrs) Wk45 A meander round the park and then along the river to Antons Gowt. Leader Ann Martin 07502220023 Organisation Boston Ramblers Grid Ref TF 318 458 OS Explorer 261 Start Point Witham Way Country Park, Road, Boston, PE21 9LR Parking At start point Terrain Level tracks and pathways Level Easy Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

45 We will remember

Sun 21st Oct Start Time 2:00pm link E asy Dist approx. 1 mile (1hr) Wk44 A stroll in the old cemetery before visiting the WW1 graves. Leader Ann Martin 07502220023 Organisation Friends of Boston Cemetery Grid Ref TF 323 454 OS Explorer 261 Start Point Boston Cemetery Car Park, PE21 9HA Parking At start point Terrain Flat tracks and pathways Level Easy Cost Donations to SLWF & Friends Of Boston Cemetery Donations welcomed ng.com t southlincswalki online a 22 Donate 23 018 ctober 2 South Lin r - 28th O colnshire Walking Festival 29th Septembe RAF Metheringham Airfield Museum Open Day 9:30am – 4:00pm A special day to celebrate #RAF100 with stories, presentations in the wartime gymnasium & tours of the museum and the domestic site of RAF Metheringham, wartime home of 106 Squadron, plus an internal tour of Dakota KG 651 which was a VIP Transport aircraft during the 2nd World War. Did she fly the King (George V1) or indeed Churchill? Meet Andy Marson, Retired Squadron Leader, Chairman of Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire and recently Navigator on XH558, the last flying Vulcan. Don’t forget to look around the memorial garden. Refreshments and RAF Metheringham merchandise available to purchase in the shop. There will also be visits to RAF Memorials and war graves off site included in two walks.

46 Roam Around Scopwick & Blankney

Sun 21st Oct Start Time 9:45am link Dist 8 miles (3hrs) Wk48 RAF related energetic ramble round the countryside near Metheringham Leader Pete Ashmore 07808213068 Organisation Heritage Lincolnshire Grid Ref TF 102 596 OS Explorer 272 Start Point RAF Museum Open Day Metheringham Airfield Museum, Westmoor Farm, Martin Moor, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3WF Parking At start point Terrain Mostly well maintained grass paths and farm tracks. Can be muddy in places Level Energetic Cost Donations to SLWF & RAF Metheringham Airfield Museum Donations welcomed

47 Presentation & Tour of Domestic Site Sun 21st Oct Start Time 11:00am & 1:00pm E asy Dist approx. 1 mile (1hr) A presentation & tour of the domestic site of RAF Metheringham Leader Andy Marson 07808213068, 07486 947095 [email protected] enquiries@ Museum Open Day metheringhamairfieldmuseum.co.ukOrganisation RAF Metheringham Grid Ref TF 102 596 OS Explorer 249 Start Point RAF Metheringham Airfield Museum, Westmoor Farm, Martin Moor, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3WF Parking At start point Terrain Grass and hard surfaces Level Easy Cost Donations to SLWF & RAF Metheringham Airfield Museum Donations welcomed

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48 Metheringham Old Airfield Circular Sun 21st Oct Start Time 2:30pm link Wk46 Dist 5.2 miles (2hrs) A wander around the old Metheringham Airfield Leader Pete Ashmore 07808213068 Organisation Heritage Lincolnshire Grid Ref TF 102 596 OS Explorer 272 Start Point RAF Metheringham Airfield Museum, Westmoor Farm,

Museum Open Day Martin Moor, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3WF Parking At start point Terrain Mostly old concrete landing strips, some grass paths may be muddy Level Moderate Cost Donations to SLWF & RAF Metheringham Airfield Museum Donations welcomed

49 A Walk Through Four Counties Fri 26th Oct Start Time 10:00am Dist 6 miles (3hrs) link Wk50 Walk through four counties! Including river, woods & a ruin Leader Lincolnshire County Council Countryside Services Team 01522 552808 (office hours) Organisation Lincolnshire County Council Grid Ref TF 031 070 OS Explorer 234 Start Point Arts Centre, St Marys Street, Stamford, PE9 2DL Parking Pay & Display car parks in Stamford Terrain field paths and tracks - may be muddyLevel Moderate Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

50 Burghley Park 2

Fri 26th Oct Start Time 2:30pm link Dist 4.5 miles (2.5hrs) Wk49 E asy A circular stroll around Burghley Park to the house & back Leader Pete Ashmore 07808213068 Organisation Heritage Lincolnshire Grid Ref TF031 070 OS Explorer 234 Start Point TIC & Arts Centre, St Mary's Street, Stamford PE9 2DL Parking Pay & Display car parks in Stamford Terrain On the level, gentle slopes, mostly hard surface Level Easy Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

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51 Belton Estate and Witham Valley Sat 27th Oct Start Time 10:00am Dist 10 miles (5hrs) A scenic walk taking in Belton Estate and the surrounding Witham Valley Leader Geoff Newmarch 07774 870632 Organisation Lincoln Ramblers Grid Ref SK 944 389 OS Explorer 247 Start Point Bellmount Tower car park (East of house inside Belton Estate) Parking At start point Terrain Minor roads, tracks, footpaths, fieldsLevel Energetic Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

Temple Bruer Halloween Event Day 11am-4pm Temple Bruer Knights Templar Preceptory Tower, Nr. , LN5 0DQ National Grid Reference: TF 00840 53714 Situated between Welbourn and Ashby de la Launde you will find the magnificent remains of the second wealthiest Templar preceptory in England. Join us for spine-chilling spooks, terrifying thrills and creepy crafts. Uncover the dark legend of the tower ghost; a headless knight that still roams the spiral staircases. Our peculiar puzzle trail is perfect for little witches and werewolves. You'll be sure to have a fang-tastic time, just remember to look after your mummy! Halloween costumes encouraged. Proceeds raised from the trail and crafts will go directly to Heritage Lincolnshire, helping the charity to continue looking after special historic sites like Temple Bruer.

52 Vikings On The High Dike

Sat 27th Oct Start Time 10:00am Dist 6.6 miles (3hrs) link A wander on Heath where Knights once Wk53 roamed Leader Pete Ashmore 07808213068 Organisation Heritage Lincolnshire Grid Ref TF 010 547 OS Explorer 272 Start Point Temple Bruer Preceptory Tower, High Grange, Temple Bruer, LN5 0DQ, 1.8 miles West off the A15, Sign-posted Welbourn. Parking At start point Terrain Mostly level grass, stone and tarmac tracks. Can be Temple BruerTemple Halloween muddy if wet Level Moderate Cost £3.50 Fee applies

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53 Templars On The Heath

Sat 27th Oct Start Time 2:00pm link Dist 5.4 miles (2.5hrs) Wk52 A walk on the Heath where Knights Templars once roamed Leader Pete Ashmore 07808213068 Organisation Heritage Lincolnshire Grid Ref TF 010 547 OS Explorer 272 Start Point Temple Bruer Preceptory Tower, High Grange, Temple Bruer, LN5 0DQ, 1.8 miles West off the A15, Sign-posted Welbourn. Parking At the start Temple BruerTemple Halloween point Terrain Gentle gradients, grass, stone and tarmac lanes, can be muddy if wet Level Moderate Cost £3.50 Fee applies

54 Green Lanes of Temple Bruer Sun 28th Oct Time 10:00am Dist 8.5 miles (4hrs) A gentle stroll around the countryside near Temple Bruer Leader David Hill Organisation Ramblers Grid Ref TF013519 OS Explorer 272 Start Point 0.5 miles East of Brauncewell, Nearest Postcode LN5 0DH Parking From A15 at 5 miles North of Sleaford, turn West on lane for Leadenham and park 0.5 miles beyond the few stone houses of Brauncewell Terrain Fields & paths Level Moderate Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed Temple BruerTemple Halloween

55 Wild Medicine Walk 3 Sun 28th Oct Start Time 10:00am Dist 2 miles (2hrs) E asy Guided by herbalists, learn how to ID plants that have medicinal properties Leader Emma Barker MNIMH 07887788105 weekdays after 3.30pm Organisation Fenland Natural Health Grid Ref TF 247 244 OS Explorer 249 Start Point Spalding Lifestyle & Garden Centre, 210 Spalding Road, Spalding, Parking At the start point Terrain Footpaths, river banks, meadows, may be muddy Level Easy Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

56 Boston Town Walk Sun 28th Oct Start Time 10:30am Dist 7 miles (3hrs) Explore the historic port town of Boston on this figure of eight walk Leader Mike Chapman 07500 401010 Organisation The Ramblers Grid Ref TF 328 438 OS Explorer 261 Start Point Market Place, Boston Parking Boston Market Place car park Terrain Urban walking, mainly on pavements with some uneven riverbank tracks. Level Moderate Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

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57 Wild Medicine Walk 4 Sun 28th Oct Start Time 2:30pm Dist 1.5 miles (1hrs) E asy Guided by herbalists, learn how to ID plants that have medicinal properties Leader Emma Barker MNIMH 07887788105 weekdays after 3.30pm Organisation Fenland Natural Health Grid Ref TF 249 244 OS Explorer 249 Start Point Ayscoughfee Hall & Gardens, Churchgate, Spalding Parking On street or Pay & Display Car Park at The Vista, next to Ayscoughfee Hall Terrain Riverside paths, with special arrangements for pushchairs & wheelchairs Level Easy Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

Festival Finale 10am - 4pm Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre, Heath Farm, North Rauceby, NG34 8QR Join us at Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre for an RAF 100 themed finale. Plenty to see and do for all the family including four fabulous walks on offer. Prizes to be won! The Old Kings Head Raffle will be drawn here at 3pm. Refreshments will be available throughout the day.

58 Around The Raucebys

Sun 28th Oct Start Time 10:00am link Dist 5.5 miles (2.5hrs) Wk61 A ramble around the countryside with expansive views Festival Finale Finale Festival Leader Pete Ashmore 07808213068 Organisation Heritage Lincolnshire Grid Ref TF 022 475 OS Explorer 272 Start Point Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre, Heath Farm, North Rauceby, NG34 8QR Parking At start point Terrain Field paths, farm tracks, short stretches of road, can be muddy Level Moderate Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

59 Bouncing Hill & Boiling Wells Sun 28th Oct Start Time 10:30am Dist 10 miles (5hrs) Bouncing Hill and Boiling Wells? This should be fun Leader Alex Russel 07903 054604 Organisation Heritage Lincolnshire Grid Ref TF 022 475 OS Explorer 272 Start

Festival Finale Finale Festival Point Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre, Heath Farm, North Rauceby, NG34 8QR Parking At start point Terrain Farm tracks, field paths, some roads to cross, may be muddyLevel Energetic Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

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60 Spinneys, Plantations and a Medieval Village Sun 28th Oct Start Time 11:00am Dist 7.5 miles (3.5hrs) A ramble around the Raucebys Leader Brian Holman 07719522579 Organisation Heritage

Festival Finale Finale Festival Lincolnshire Grid Ref TF 022 475 OS Explorer 272 Start Point Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre, Heath Farm, North Rauceby, NG34 8QR Parking At the start point Terrain Field paths, tracks and pavements, may be muddy Level Moderate Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

61 Heath and High Wood

Sun 28th Oct Start Time 1:00pm link Dist 6 miles (2.5hrs) Wk58 A ramble in the countryside around North Rauceby and High Wood Festival Finale Finale Festival Leader Pete Ashmore 07808213068 Organisation Heritage Lincolnshire Grid Ref TF 022 475 OS Explorer 272 Start Point Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre, Heath Farm, North Rauceby, NG34 8QR Parking At start point Terrain Field paths, farm tracks, short stretches of road, can be muddy Level Moderate Cost Donations to SLWF Donations welcomed

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Volunteering with SLWF It would not be possible to run the South Lincolnshire Walking Festival without the help of our volunteers who work tirelessly before, during and after the festival. Over 50 volunteer walk leaders and back markers are responsible for delivering our programme of walks, and many more volunteers are involved with the organisation of the festival throughout the year. If you would like to volunteer with the SLWF we would love to hear from you! Please contact [email protected] or call 01529 461499. Roles include: • Help with administration/marketing/fundraising • Lead or back mark a walk • Join the festival organising committee

The National Walking for Health Scheme walks are led by friendly, trained, volunteer Health Walk Leaders and the scheme is run by the Ramblers and MacMillan on behalf of the NHS. The weekly walks range from 30 minutes to approximately 90 minutes in duration.

For more details of the walks in South Holland please visit: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/ east-midlands/south-hollands-walking-your-way-health For further information, please contact the reception at the Castle Sports Complex on 01775 762178

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