9 to 17 July 2016 Returning for another 9 days full of walking & family fun for all ages! From learning a new skill to exploring our Stepping Out network, you’re bound to find something for you! With nature inspired themes to celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Viking Way we have lots on offer this July‌ See inside for details!
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Get your boots on‌ North Kesteven is privileged to have a vast and beautiful countryside with picturesque villages and exquisite medieval churches, a living landscape steeped in history and rich in wildlife. The North Kesteven Walking Festival is a celebration of the countless walking opportunities available within the District and we want you to celebrate with us too! We have lots on offer; take a look at our programme, you’ll be sure to find a walk for you!
All walks are bookable and can be done so by contacting Donna Sutton on 01522 694353 or email Donna.Sutton@1life.co.uk
Programme of walks THE SPIRES AND STEEPLES ARTS & HERITAGE TRAIL: A WALK STEEPED IN HISTORY Saturday 9 July, 9am Start Distance: 13 miles (allow 6hrs) Discover the rich history, heritage and local stories of the villages of North Kesteven along the Spires and Steeples Arts & Heritage Trail. Finishing at Lincoln Castle you will have the opportunity to visit the renowned Magna Carta Vault and Victorian Prison. You will also get to see the breath-taking Poppies: Wave sculpture by artist Paul Cummins and designer Tom Piper originally seen at the Tower of London, that will be hosted by Lincoln Castle for a limited time only. This is a linear walk and transport will be provided back to the start point to collect your cars, departing Lincoln Castle at 5pm. All walkers will also receive a voucher for a free family day pass to the brand new Magna Carta Splash Pool at One NK. Metheringham Playing Field Car Park, LN4 3DE P Free
Mike Lock
£ £5
A BIT OF SLEAFORD PAST Saturday 9 July, 10:30am Start Distance: 3 miles (allow 1.5hrs) Join us for a leisurely morning walk through the interesting town of Sleaford, with glimpses of its history. Whether you are a local resident or from a neighbouring area, you are bound to discover some interesting facts! East Banks Car Park, Sleaford, NG34 7HH
AN INTRODUCTION TO GEOCACHING Saturday 9 July, 11am Start Distance: 3.8 miles (allow 2hrs) Discover a new activity with an introduction to geocaching. With a number of new geocaches to be uncovered along the route varying in size and difficulty, this real-world outdoor treasure hunt is a great morning out for the whole family. With experienced geocachers available on the day to accompany those new to the game, this event is suitable for beginners and avid fans of geocaching. Stepping Out Car Park, Vicarage Lane, Scopwick, LN4 3NT P Free
Pete Mason
£ Free
WITHAM VALLEY AND BRACEBRIDGE HALL FISHPONDS PHOTO WALK Saturday 9 July, 2pm Start Distance: 4-5 miles (allow 2hrs) Enjoy taking photos of our beautiful countryside? Join us for a flat walk along the river bank and field paths just south of Lincoln. You can expect lots of butterflies, damselflies and demoiselles along the river banks, and plenty of wildfowl on the water; all under big Lincolnshire skies. Whether you use a smart phone, compact camera or DSLR – get some professional tips to help capture that perfect picture. Orchid Road, off Calder Road, Lincoln, LN5 9XD P
Free
£ £5
John Bennett- Light & Dreams Photography
P First 3 hours 60p, more than 3 hours £2
Dick Fairhead
£ Free
KEY S tart Point P Parking
Walk Leader £ Cost of walk
Programme of walks BRACEBRIDGE HEATH HERB WALK
BRANSTON HISTORY WALK
Saturday 9 July, 2pm Start
Monday 11 July, 11am Start Distance: 4-5 miles (allow 1.5hrs)
Distance: Approx. 1 mile (allow 2hrs) Join local medical herbalist, Hannah Sylvester, for an enlightening and interactive stroll around the local vicinity, looking at the wild flowers, herbs and weeds that grow wild in the area. Learn about their rich history, how to grow your own, and how to use them medicinally and in the kitchen. All attendees will receive an informative hand out about all the plants discussed, and how you can grow and use them at home. Children welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. T he War Memorial, London Road, Bracebridge Heath, LN4 2LA (nearest postcode) P Free (nearby road side parking)
Hannah Sylvester
P Free
Karen Wood & Nick Grimshaw £ Free
AN EVENING WOODLAND WALK Monday 11 July, 6pm Start A summer’s evening stroll within the wildlife rich wedge of countryside surrounding Thorpe on the Hill and Tunman Wood. Why not join us for this beautiful walk – the perfect way to clear your head after a busy day!
Sunday 10 July, 10am Start Distance: 8.5 miles (allow 5hrs) A Sunday ramble in the beautiful Lincolnshire countryside. Starting in Haddington, join us for two circular routes with a lunch break in Aubourn and a visit to the recently refurbished fifteenth century Haddington Dovecote - former home of the doves. A great day summers day out… remember to bring your packed lunch! T he Stepping Out car park on Dovecote Lane, Haddington, LN5 9EF Keith Thompson
Branston Café, Rectory Lane, Branston, Lincoln, LN4 1NA
Distance: 5-6 miles (allow 3hrs)
£ £5
STEPPING OUT IN AUBOURN AND HADDINGTON – A STORY OF TWO CHURCHES
P Free
A pleasant walk around the village of Branston and surrounding countryside, taking in points of interest along the way – come along and learn a bit of history of this lovely and interesting village.
£ Free
Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, LN6 9BW P Free after 4pm
Helen Farmer
£ Free
WAGGY TAILS WALK WITH COUNTRYSIDENK Tuesday 12 July, 6pm Start Distance: 4.5 miles (allow 2hrs) Bring your four legged friends along for a delightful circular walk enjoying the banks of the River Witham. Dogs must be kept on leads throughout. F en Lane Car Park, North Hykeham, LN6 8EY P Free
Nicola Stone
£ Free
WHEN IN SLEAFORD… ARTS AND HERITAGE TRAIL Wednesday 13 July, 10am Start Distance: 3 miles (allow 2hrs) This guided walk will take you to see the locations for a series of specially designed artworks for a new trail in Sleaford, visiting many of the town’s historic places and public art works along the way; including a special exhibition and the opportunity for lunch at the National Centre for Craft and Design. N ational Centre for Craft & Design, Navigation Wharf, Sleaford, NG34 7TW P Eastgate Car Park – Up to 1 hour free, 1-3 hours £1, 3 hours+ £3
Lucy Lumb (artsNK) £ Free (please note; lunch to be purchased if desired)
“ Visit many of the town’s historic places and public art works along the way.”
Programme of walks RUSKINGTON HISTORICAL WALK Wednesday 13 July, 1:30pm Start
A WILDFLOWER WALK WITH LINCOLNSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
Distance: 2-3 miles (allow 1.5hrs)
Wednesday 13 July, 7pm Start
Join us for a walk around the village of Ruskington visiting sites of historical interest. With most of the route along footpaths, this walk is open to all – whether you are a local resident or from a neighbouring area, come along and learn a little history about this interesting large village within North Kesteven.
Distance: Approx. 3 miles (allow 1.5hrs)
All Saints Church, Ruskington, NG34 9EL P Free (roadside parking)
Judith Kirk
£ Free
Over 500 species of plants have been identified at Whisby over the years including rare woodland orchids, a few survivors from its heathland past, and a wide variety of species of hedgerow, meadow and water’s edge forming a community which buzzes with insects. A short walk from the Natural World Centre can reveal a wealth of flowering plants typical of the local poor, dry, sandy soils which cannot be found in the countryside at large so take this opportunity to expand your botanical knowledge. Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, LN6 9BW
BLOXHOLM & BRAUNCEWELL STEPPING OUT WALK
P Free after 4pm
Wednesday 13 July, 7pm Start
Jan Rousseau
£ Free
Distance: 4 miles (allow 2hrs) A perfect summers evening! Join us for this pleasant walk through open countryside, wooded plantation and what is left of the old Bloxholm estate. A walk steeped in medieval history. S tepping Out Car Park, Peacock Lodge, Bloxholm Wood, LN4 3JJ P Free
Keith Thompson
£ Free
WHISBY CURRY NIGHT Thursday 14 July, 6pm Start Distance: 2-3 miles (allow 2hrs) Join us for an evening walk around the beautiful surroundings of Whisby Nature Park followed by a mouth-watering Beef Madras or Chicken Korma in the Boardwalk Bistro. The Natural World Centre, Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, LN6 9BW P Free after 4pm
Ian Kendrick
“Over 500 species of plants have been identified at Whisby over the years including rare woodland orchids.”
£ £5
Programme of walks A PICTURESQUE PROMENADE TO A PRECEPTORY
NORTH HYKEHAM HERB WALK
Friday 15 July, 6pm Start
Distance: 1 mile (allow 2hrs)
Distance: Approx. 8.7 miles (allow 3-4hrs)
Join local medical herbalist, Hannah Sylvester, for an enlightening and interactive stroll around the local vicinity, looking at the wild flowers, herbs and weeds that grow wild in the area. Learn about their rich history, how to grow your own, and how to use them medicinally and in the kitchen. All attendees will receive an informative hand out about all the plants discussed, and how you can grow and use them at home. Children welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday 16 July, 2pm Start
Join us for a circular evening walk of approximately 8.7 miles with a short guided tour by Heritage Lincolnshire of the surviving 12th century Knights Templar Preceptory Tower at Temple Bruer. This walk is a fairly moderate level along rural footpaths and roads, with fantastic panoramic views across the Trent Valley. With options to finish at the Preceptory for a shorter walk as well as completing the full route – this walk is suitable for a range of different abilities. Please note; transport back from the preceptory for those choosing the shorter option is not included and will be the walkers responsibility to arrange.
North Hykeham Town Council, Fen Lane, LN6 8EY P Free
Hannah Sylvester
£ £5
The Venue, Navenby, LN5 0JJ P Free
Ray Holloway
£ Free
VIKING WAY AND BRACEBRIDGE LOW FIELDS PHOTO WALK Friday 15 July, 8pm Start Distance: 4-5 miles (allow 2hrs) In celebration of the Vikings Way’s 40th anniversary year, join us for a loop walk between Lincoln, Waddington and Bracebridge Heath. The field path section includes part of the old Lincoln to Grantham railway line, and a steep ascent up grassy slopes to gain the ridge of Lincoln Edge. Have your cameras at the ready with the possibility of catching a nice summers evening sunset and if we’re lucky maybe even an owl or kestrel hunting in the dusk light. Dalewood, Larne Road, Lincoln, LN5 9UR P Free (roadside parking)
John BennettLight & Dreams Photography
£ £5
IN SEARCH OF QUEEN ELEANOR; A WALK INTO THE 13TH CENTURY Saturday 16 July, 2pm Start Distance: 7.5 miles (allow 4hrs) Back by popular demand! Join NK’s Skellingthorpe Strollers on their special saunter to uncover the little known and wonderful story of the remarkable woman behind England’s greatest medieval king, Edward I. The beautiful & fascinating Eleanor of Castile - Queen of England. Skellingthorpe Community Centre Car Park, Lincoln Road, LN6 5UT P Free
Nick Grimshaw
£ Free
“Uncover the little known and wonderful story.”
WAGGY TAILS WALK WITH COUNTRYSIDENK Sunday 17 July, 10am Start Distance: 4.5 miles (allow 2hrs) Bring your four legged friends along for a delightful circular walk enjoying the banks of the River Witham. Dogs must be kept on leads throughout. F en Lane Car Park, North Hykeham, LN6 8EY
P Free
Nicola Stone
£ Free
COLEBY CIRCULAR WALK Sunday 17 July, 10am Start Distance: 7.7 miles (allow 4.5hrs) A walk along the Jurassic ridge known as the Lincoln edge; taking in four villages along the way. Including a number of interesting features and in celebration of the Viking Way’s 40th Anniversary year, this walk features as the perfect end to a busy but fun packed programme of walks for the 2016 NK Walking Festival so come on… join us for the final ramble of the series. T he Green (opposite The Tempest Arms Pub), High Street, Coleby, LN5 0AG
P Free (roadside parking) Brian Holman
£ Free
“Walk along the Jurassic ridge know as the Lincoln edge.”
NK Social Strollers, Health Walks NK Social Strollers is a free health walk scheme open to everyone. All walks are led by friendly experienced and qualified volunteers. Why not join us on a walk in your local area? SATURDAY 9 JULY
TUESDAY 12 JULY
NORTH HYKEHAM HEALTH WALK
HECKINGTON HEALTH WALK
Distance 2-3 miles allow 1.5hrs
1-3 miles allow 1hr
10am @ One NK, Moor Lane, North Hykeham, LN6 9AX
10:30am @ Heckington Sports & Social Club, NG34 9JF
Free parking, toilet facilities and refreshments available after walk.
Free parking, toilet facilities and refreshments available after walk.
MONDAY 11 JULY BILLINGHAY HEALTH WALK 3-4 miles allow 1.5hrs 10am @ Billinghay Children’s Centre, LN4 4HU Free parking, toilet facilities and refreshments available after walk.
NORTH HYKEHAM HEALTH WALK 1-3 miles allow 1hrs 10am @ One NK, Moor Lane, North Hykeham, LN6 9AX
LEASINGHAM HEALTH WALK 1-3 miles allow 1hr 11am @ Leasingham Village Hall, NG34 8LB Free parking.
SLEAFORD HEALTH WALK 2-3 miles allow 1hr 1:10pm @ National Centre for Craft & Design, NG34 7TW Onsite parking £1 (1-3hrs), toilet facilities and refreshments available after walk.
WEDNESDAY 13 JULY
Free parking, toilet facilities and refreshments available after walk.
BASSINGHAM HEALTH WALK
WHISBY VISUALLY IMPAIRED HEALTH WALK
10:30am @ Five Bells of Bassingham Pub
1-3 miles allow 1hr 10:30am @ The Natural World Centre, Whisby Nature Park, LN6 9BW Onsite parking £2 (all day), toilet facilities and refreshments available after walk.
2-3 mile allow 1hr Free parking (roadside), toilet facilities and refreshments available after walk.
WHISBY HEALTH WALK 1-3 miles allow 1hr 11:30am @ The Natural World Centre, Whisby Nature Park, LN6 9BW Onsite parking £2 (all day), toilet facilities and refreshments available after walk.
“A purposeful, brisk walk carried out on a regular basis to improve health.”
THURSDAY 14 JULY WADDINGTON HEALTH WALK 2-3 miles allow 1hr 10am @ Waddington Doctors Surgery, LN5 9NX Free parking and toilet facilities.
SKELLINGTHORPE HEALTH WALK 2-3 miles allow 1hr 11am @ Skellingthorpe Community Car Park, LN6 5UT Free parking and refreshments available after walk.
SLEAFORD HEALTH WALK 2-3 miles allow 1hr 1:30pm @ 1Life at Sleaford Leisure Centre, Eastbanks, NG34 7ET Parking 60p (up to 3 hours), toilet facilities and refreshments available after walk.
FRIDAY 15 JULY METHERINGHAM HEALTH WALK 3-4 miles allow 1.5hrs 10am @ Metheringham Sports Pavilion, Prince’s Street Playing Fields, LN4 3DE Free parking, toilet facilities and refreshments available after walk.
SATURDAY 16 JULY NORTH HYKEHAM HEALTH WALK 2-3 miles allow 1.5hrs 10am @ One NK, Moor Lane, North Hykeham, LN6 9AX Free parking, toilet facilities and refreshments available after walk.
WALK INFORMATION
HAVE A FANTASTIC TIME!
•Y ou are required to book on all of the walks you wish to take part in by using the contact details below.
North Kesteven has much to offer for visitors and residents alike! It is an ideal place to explore the many local attractions, bustling market towns and charming villages plus much more. The district also offers many cafes & restaurants and exquisite overnight accommodation which will make your visit memorable. Whether you’re new to North Kesteven, or taking the opportunity to get out and about in your local area, we hope that your walk is just the beginning!
• A leader will be present at each walk, whatever the weather. Please stay behind the leader at all times. Please remember our leaders are volunteers and should be treated with respect at all times. • Walk durations are approximate. We recommend you over estimate this duration if paying for parking. • Walks start PROMPTLY at the times stated in the programme. Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes earlier if you wish to change shoes etc. •P lease wear suitable clothing for the weather, including suitable footwear for muddy paths and rough terrain. We also recommend you bring a drink with you, especially for longer walks. • Any bus fares, car parking or entrance fees need to be paid for unless otherwise stated. • Parking a vehicle is done so at your own risk. • Whilst we aim to make all our walks safe and enjoyable, any event attended is done so at your own risk.
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK… The NK Walking Festival is now in its third year and has established itself as a regular event in the annual calendar. We really appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your experiences, and we make sure your comments go to the people who need to know. To help us continually improve what we do, we would be grateful if you could complete the online survey that will be sent to you at the end of the festival. THANK YOU! With great thanks to the walk leaders and volunteers who work tirelessly before and during the NK Walking Festival. Their time and efforts are gratefully appreciated by all!
For more information or to book onto a walk, telephone or email Donna Sutton: t 01522 694353 e Donna.Sutton@1life.co.uk www.1life.co.uk/nkwalkingfestival @NKWalking
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