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before heading back through the woods to the finish of the walk. the of finish the to woods the through back heading before

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footpaths and bridleways passing Laceby Manor Golf Course Course Golf Manor Laceby passing bridleways and footpaths

On leaving Barnoldby you head north along the network of of network the along north head you Barnoldby leaving On

something to eat. to something

is also an opportunity to stop off at The Ship Inn for a drink and and drink a for Inn Ship The at off stop to opportunity an also is

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

remain as do examples of medieval glass in the church windows. windows. church the in glass medieval of examples do as remain

restored and renovated, small parts of the original building still still building original the of parts small renovated, and restored

pick up a leaflet. a up pick Over the ages this Norman structure has been significantly significantly been has structure Norman this ages the Over

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 Barnoldby-le-Beck, this walk takes you past St Helen’s Church. Church. Helen’s St past you takes walk this Barnoldby-le-Beck,

Roughly halfway around the walk you’ll come to the village of of village the to come you’ll walk the around halfway Roughly new route then please contact us by emailing [email protected] [email protected] emailing by us contact please then route new

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

case the Black Lady gets you! gets Lady Black the case

parents warning their children not to venture into the woods in in woods the into venture to not children their warning parents

the Woods”, the legend is believed to stem from generations of of generations from stem to believed is legend the Woods”, the end of your walk gradually slow your pace to cool down. down. cool to pace your slow gradually walk your of end

Locally the area is reportedly the home of the “Black Lady of of Lady “Black the of home the reportedly is area the Locally warmed up before you gradually increase your pace. Towards the the Towards pace. your increase gradually you before up warmed

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

accessible off Bradley Road. Bradley off accessible

Bradley Woods, there is ample car parking and the site is easily easily is site the and parking car ample is there Woods, Bradley

on your doorstep. The start of the walk is in the picturesque picturesque the in is walk the of start The doorstep. your on 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

This is a great walk to get out and discover the countryside right right countryside the discover and out get to walk great a is This 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

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

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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

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

Bradley Before setting off Barnoldby Loop • Make sure that you’ve got appropriate footwear for your walk 5¼ miles (8½km) • 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 • Follow advice and local signs

Challenging

When you’re out walking in the countryside, please respect the Countryside Code. Suitable for walkers with dogs

START Bradley Woods Car Park Postcode: DN37 0AA 1 15 2

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5 The instructions given in this 11 guide take you in a clockwise direction around the route

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1 From the car park continue along 6 You may spot rare breed sheep 11 Cross the bridge and follow 16 Look out for a path crossing the the road into the woods passing at Glebe Farm the direction of the waymarker tarmac road with 2 way sign alongside the green metal gates across the arable field posts either side of the road. 7 Follow the track into the village Turn right here and continue 2 At the playing area turn left passing the Obelisk and 12 At the junction with the stone along the ditch side along the bridleway and continuing straight ahead. Take track turn right following the continue out of the woods care along the road to meet direction of the waymarker 17 Cross the bridge and continue along the field edge with the busy Main Road alongside the golf course along the ditch side 3 Ignore the path on the right 8 Turn right onto Main Road. 13 At the first 3 way signpost 18 Turn right at the junction with and continue straight ahead Refreshments may be available continue straight ahead taking the track and head towards at The Ship Inn public house care through the farm yard the woods then turn left at the 4 Ignore the path on the left waymarker following the outer and continue straight ahead 9 Turn right at the Footpath sign 14 At the second 3 way signpost edge of the woods through the metal barrier post and follow the track north turn right along the tarmac road towards and through woodland 19 Turn right at the 3 way sign 5 As you cross the drain the 15 Ignore the path on the right post into the woods and back path turns sharp right then 10 On emerging from the and the left to the start immediately left. Ignore the path woodland look out for the off to the right and follow the waymarker at the stone track waymarker south to Barnoldby indicating the path north across an arable field to a bridge