THURSDAY WALKERS SUMMER 2019

Some members have requested the occasional shorter walk as an alternative on Thursday afternoons. Not all locations are suitable for this, but some are being offered in this programme on a trial basis. The symbol of three boots (���) denotes these walks, which are listed immediately after the full walk on the same date. The starting point will be the same for both walks, and the same principles apply as for the full-length walks. Please tell us what you think about their success (or failure), so that we can do some further planning in the future if required.

Thu 2 May Thursday Walkers Great Easton Meet near the Sun Inn, park in streets nearby, (LE16 8SR), map/grid ref: 224/SP849929 at 13:30. Walk via Bringhurst, Drayton and Nevill Holt (1 fairly steep hill). 8km (5 miles) Barbara 01780 754804

Thu 9 May Thursday Walkers Willowbrook Farm (near ) Meet at Scotsman Lodge on the Marholm to Ufford Road (PE6 7EL), map/grid ref: 235/TF118029. There are 2 walks to Castor Hanglands today. 1) Meet at 11.00 for the short walk. 2) Meet at 13:30 for the longer walk. Bring your own lunch or pre-book lunch at the ‘Granary’ café (choice of menu can be made on the morning of the walk). There is a farm shop on site. For further details contact Geoff. 3/8km (2/5 miles) Geoff 07470 400502

Thu 16 May Thursday Walkers Kings Cliffe Meet in Wood Lane (PE8 6XE), map/grid ref: 224/TL002972) at 13:30. Walk to The Spa (chalybeate spring) and Spa Farm Cottages. 9km (5½ miles) Ming 07443 832001

Thu 16 May Thursday Walkers (���) Kings Cliffe Optional shorter walk in the area. 5km (3 miles) Barbara 01780 754804

Thu 23 May Thursday Walkers Ashton Meet near the Chequered Skipper (PE8 5LD), map/grid ref: 227/TL054882 at 13:30 for a walk in the area. 8km (5 miles) Anthony 01733 234323

Thu 30 May Thursday Walkers Meet near the Bluebell pub (PE6 7ED), map/grid ref: 235/TF121053 at 13:30. Walk via Ashton, Hilly Wood and College Cottage. 8km (5 miles) June 01733 252192

Thu 6 Jun Thursday Walkers Ramsey Meet near the church (PE26 1DJ), map/grid ref: 227/TL291851 at 13:30. Walk from Abbey Gatehouse to Bury and Upwood Airfield. 8km (5 miles) Liz 01487 814484

Thu 13 Jun Thursday Walkers Stamford Meet at car park (PE9 3JY), map/grid ref: 234/TF050062 at 13:30. Walk via Burghley Golf course and Pilsgate. 9km (5½ miles) Jane 01780 764560

Thu 13 Jun Thursday Walkers (���) Stamford Optional shorter walk via Burghley Park and Stamford. 5km (3 miles) Josie 01780 740028

Thu 20 Jun Thursday Walkers Meet at the bottom of Station Road near NVR crossing (PE8 6LY), map/grid ref: 227/TL112978 at 13:30 for a walk to Water Newton and Sutton. 7km (4½ miles) Joyce 01733 237751

Thu 27 Jun Thursday Walkers Southey Wood nr. Peterborough Meet in the car park or on roadside nearby (PE6 7EN), map/grid ref: 227/TF110023 at 13:30. Walk to Upton and Castor Hanglands. 8km (5 miles) Jim and Jane 01733 263267

Thu 4 Jul Thursday Walkers Stamford Meet at Morrisons car park (PE9 2FT), map/grid ref: 234/TF039075 at 13:30. Walk via Uffington and Cobbs Nook Farm. 7km (4½ miles) Mick and Glennis 01778 344892

Thu 11 Jul Thursday Walkers Coates Park carefully around North Green, not on grass please, (PE7 2EB), map/grid ref: 227/TL306978 at 13:30 for a circular walk. 9km (5½ miles) Stewart 01487 831458 / 07780 807182

Thu 18 Jul Thursday Walkers Buckworth Meet near the church (PE28 5AU), map/grid ref: 225/TL148768 at 13:30 for a circular walk in the area. 8km (5 miles) Don and Diane 01480 896295

Thu 25 Jul Thursday Walkers Bainton Meet at the church on Tallington Road (PE9 3AF), map/grid ref: 234/TF094060 at 13:30. Please do not park on the grass. Walk via Ufford and . 7km (4½ miles) Jean 01733 252025

Thu 1 Aug Thursday Walkers Peterborough Milton Golf Club - Evening Walk Meet in the car park (PE6 7AG), map/grid ref: 227/TL138985 at 18:00. Walk via Milton Park, Castor and Ailsworth. Supper in clubhouse afterwards by ticket only. Cost £8.00. 8km (5 miles) Josie 01780 740028 / Stan 01733 267492

Thu 1 Aug Thursday Walkers (���) Peterborough Milton Golf Club - Evening Walk Optional shorter walk via Milton Park and Castor. 5km (3 miles) Josie 01780 740028

Thu 8 Aug Thursday Walkers Houghton Meet in the village square (PE28 2BE), map/grid ref: 225/TL282722 at 13:30. Walk to St Ives via the Hemingfords and buttercup meadows. 9km (5½ miles) Stan 01733 267492

Thu 15 Aug Thursday Walkers Northborough Meet in the old part of Lincoln Road, Northborough [no through road] (PE6 9BB), map/grid ref: 235/TF147085 at 13:30. Walk along the river Welland to Deeping St James and Market Deeping. 9km (5½ miles) Angie 07890 738766 / Chris 01778 344955

Thu 22 Aug Thursday Walkers Folkingham Meet at the junction of Bourne Road and West Street (NG34 0SE), map/grid ref: 248/TF072336 at 13:30. Walk via Pickworth and Walcot. 7km (4½ miles) Carol 01778 349041 / Yvonne 01778 341947

Thu 29 Aug Thursday Walkers Kings Cliffe Meet at the bottom of Wood Lane (PE8 6XE), map/grid ref: 224/TL002972 at 13:30. Walk via Willow Brook towards Blatherwycke. Return via Westhay Wood. 8km (5 miles) William 07920 842103

Thu 5 Sep Thursday Walkers Coach trip to Dedham (Constable Country) Coach leaves Dragonfly Hotel, Peterborough (PE3 6GQ), map/grid ref: 227/TL175985, at 08:30 (park at rowing lake car park, charges apply). Choice of 2 walks 6.5/13km (4/8 miles), around Flatford Mill (NT), with time for a look around. Friends and non-walkers welcome and can walk directly from Dedham to Flatford Mill, 2.4km (1.5miles) each way, [no leader]. Attractions: Flatford Mill, Munnings Museum and Dedham village. Cost of coach trip is a maximum of £15 - £17.50, depending on numbers. Names and £5 non- returnable deposit to Stewart by 25th July with balance by 15th August. E-mail address for further information: [email protected]. Cheques payable to JS Wylie, 2 Durham Close, Sawtry, PE28 5ND. Return from Dedham approx.17:00. 6.5/13km (4/8 miles) Stewart 01487 831458 / 07780 807182

Thu 12 Sep Thursday Walkers Exton Meet near the Fox and Hounds (LE15 8AP), map/grid ref: 234/SK925111 at 13:30 for a walk via Horn Mill and Fort Henry. 8km (5 miles) Joyce 01733 237751

Thu 19 Sep Thursday Walkers Bourne Meet in Beech Avenue (PE10 9RR), map/grid ref: 248/TF085204 at 13:30. Park around the Green. Walk through Bourne Woods to Edenham. 8km (5 miles) Harold 01778 422687

Thu 26 Sep Thursday Walkers Sawtry Meet at St. Judith’s Lane car park (PE28 5XE), map/grid ref: 227/TL170828 at 13:30. Walk to Archer’s Wood and return via Aversley Wood. 8km (5 miles) Hilary 01733 265877

Thu 3 Oct Thursday Walkers Folksworth Meet at the duck pond (PE7 3SX), map/grid ref: 227/TL145897 at 13:30 for a walk in the area. 8km (5 miles) Chris 01733 243224

Thu 10 Oct Thursday Walkers Ryhall Meet in front of the library (PE9 4ES), map/grid ref: 234/TF036107 at 13:30 for a circular walk via Tolethorpe Oaks. 9km (5½ miles) Anne 01780 481099

Thu 17 Oct Thursday Walkers Market Deeping Meet on the Market Place (PE6 8AA), map/grid ref: 235/TF139099 at 13:30 (recommended parking at former Co-op car park). Walk by the river Welland to Maxey and return via Maxey Lakes. 8km (5 miles) Graham and Gill 01778 346671

Thu 24 Oct Thursday Walkers Castor Meet in Splash Lane (PE5 7BD), map/grid ref: 227/TL124981 at 13:30 for a circular walk via Castor, Ailsworth and the Nene Valley. 8km (5 miles) Del 01733 320567

Thu 31 Oct Thursday Walkers Deenethorpe Meet half a mile from Deenethorpe on Benefield Road towards Upper Benefield (NN17 3EP), map/grid ref: 224/SP966916 at 13:30. There is a steep hill as you leave the village, but a good wide verge for parking. Walk via Langley Coppice, Yoke Hill, the disused airfield and Deenethorpe. 9km (5½ miles) Tony 07733 322914