Lincolnshire Walks. Round Horncastle

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1 Page 1 Be a responsible walker Please remember countryside is a place where people live and work and where wildlife makes its home. To protect Lincolnshire countryside for or visitors please respect it and on every visit follow Countryside Code. Thank you. Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs Leave gates and property as you find m Protect plants and animals, and take litter home Keep dogs under close control Consider or people Most of all enjoy your visit to Lincolnshire countryside This leaflet is one in a series of walk leaflets produced by Lincolnshire County Council s Conservation Services Section to help you explore and enjoy County s countryside. If you have enjoyed se walks and would like information on or walking routes in Lincolnshire n please visit our website. If you encounter any problems whilst on se walks, such as an overgrown path or a broken sign post, please let us know so y can be corrected. We would also welcome your comments and suggestions on walk and leaflet to help improve future editions. If this leaflet is not in a format that meets your needs please contact Conservation Services Lincolnshire County Council Conservation Services Tel: Minicom: hp_net@lincolnshire.gov.uk Website: Walk Information Walk Location: Horncastle lies 35 km (22 miles) east of Lincoln on A158. Lincolnshire Walks Round Horncastle Starting point: The Market Place, Horncastle. Grid reference TF Horncastle is an excellent starting point from which to enjoy beautiful and varied local countryside, including Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) with highest ground in eastern England between Kent and Yorkshire, and flat but fascinating Fens. Public Transport: The Interconnect 6 bus service operates between Lincoln and Skegness and stops in Horncastle. For furr information and times call Traveline on or visit On a clear day re are fantastic views to west including Lincoln cadral on horizon and to south-east to Boston Stump ( tower of St Botolph s church). Walk length: 221/2 km (14 miles) with options for shorter walks. At a leisurely pace whole walk will take approximately 7 hours to complete. Look out for a flash of iridescent blue of a kingfisher darting over water as you cross rivers and canal. The kingfisher is a shy bird and rarely seen close up. They nest in tunnels in river banks and feed on small fish and river insects. Type of walk: This walk uses field paths, tracks and quiet lanes which may be uneven and muddy in places. Ordnance Survey maps for area: Explorer 273 Lincolnshire Wolds South. Landranger 122 Skegness & Horncastle. As you walk across farmland look out for lapwings and skylarks. The lapwing has distinctive black-green iridescent plumage and crest, a pewit call and wavering flight while smaller brown skylark has a vertical display flight and warbling song. Refreshments: There is a wide range of shops, cafes and pubs in Horncastle, Green Dragon Pub in West Ashby and Durham Ox in Thimbleby. This is one in a series of walks from Horncastle. The ors are: Public Toilets: St Lawrence Street, Horncastle. This walk and leaflet have been put toger with assistance of Horncastle Ramblers Group. A walk of 221/2 km (14 miles) (with shorter options) Published February 2006 Horncastle is an attractive market town lying at south-west foot of Lincolnshire Wolds and noted for its antique shops. The town is located where Rivers Bain and Waring meet, and on site of Roman fort or Bannovallum. Horncastle means Roman town on a horn-shaped piece of land, Old English Horna is a projecting horn-shaped piece of land, especially one formed in a river bend. Parking: Pay and Display car parks are located at Bain (Tesco) and St Lawrence Street, Horncastle. Sponsored by Introduction Horncastle, Fulletby & West Ashby Horncastle Canal Horncastle Town Walk We hope you enjoy m.

2 Page 1 Be a responsible walker Please remember countryside is a place where people live and work and where wildlife makes its home. To protect Lincolnshire countryside for or visitors please respect it and on every visit follow Countryside Code. Thank you. Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs Leave gates and property as you find m Protect plants and animals, and take litter home Keep dogs under close control Consider or people Most of all enjoy your visit to Lincolnshire countryside This leaflet is one in a series of walk leaflets produced by Lincolnshire County Council s Conservation Services Section to help you explore and enjoy County s countryside. If you have enjoyed se walks and would like information on or walking routes in Lincolnshire n please visit our website. If you encounter any problems whilst on se walks, such as an overgrown path or a broken sign post, please let us know so y can be corrected. We would also welcome your comments and suggestions on walk and leaflet to help improve future editions. If this leaflet is not in a format that meets your needs please contact Conservation Services Lincolnshire County Council Conservation Services Tel: Minicom: hp_net@lincolnshire.gov.uk Website: Walk Information Walk Location: Horncastle lies 35 km (22 miles) east of Lincoln on A158. Lincolnshire Walks Round Horncastle Starting point: The Market Place, Horncastle. Grid reference TF Horncastle is an excellent starting point from which to enjoy beautiful and varied local countryside, including Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) with highest ground in eastern England between Kent and Yorkshire, and flat but fascinating Fens. Public Transport: The Interconnect 6 bus service operates between Lincoln and Skegness and stops in Horncastle. For furr information and times call Traveline on or visit On a clear day re are fantastic views to west including Lincoln cadral on horizon and to south-east to Boston Stump ( tower of St Botolph s church). Walk length: 221/2 km (14 miles) with options for shorter walks. At a leisurely pace whole walk will take approximately 7 hours to complete. Look out for a flash of iridescent blue of a kingfisher darting over water as you cross rivers and canal. The kingfisher is a shy bird and rarely seen close up. They nest in tunnels in river banks and feed on small fish and river insects. Type of walk: This walk uses field paths, tracks and quiet lanes which may be uneven and muddy in places. Ordnance Survey maps for area: Explorer 273 Lincolnshire Wolds South. Landranger 122 Skegness & Horncastle. As you walk across farmland look out for lapwings and skylarks. The lapwing has distinctive black-green iridescent plumage and crest, a pewit call and wavering flight while smaller brown skylark has a vertical display flight and warbling song. Refreshments: There is a wide range of shops, cafes and pubs in Horncastle, Green Dragon Pub in West Ashby and Durham Ox in Thimbleby. This is one in a series of walks from Horncastle. The ors are: Public Toilets: St Lawrence Street, Horncastle. This walk and leaflet have been put toger with assistance of Horncastle Ramblers Group. A walk of 221/2 km (14 miles) (with shorter options) Published February 2006 Horncastle is an attractive market town lying at south-west foot of Lincolnshire Wolds and noted for its antique shops. The town is located where Rivers Bain and Waring meet, and on site of Roman fort or Bannovallum. Horncastle means Roman town on a horn-shaped piece of land, Old English Horna is a projecting horn-shaped piece of land, especially one formed in a river bend. Parking: Pay and Display car parks are located at Bain (Tesco) and St Lawrence Street, Horncastle. Sponsored by Introduction Horncastle, Fulletby & West Ashby Horncastle Canal Horncastle Town Walk We hope you enjoy m.

3 Page 2 1 With your back to Post Office walk across Market Place towards Bank and turn left along High Street to its junction with North Street and Bull Ring. Take Banks Street, narrow street directly in front of you. At end of Banks Street is River Waring. Follow river to a T-junction and turn left and n take next right, Bowl Alley Lane. Walk past schools and leave road as it bends to left to follow lane behind houses. Continue along this path as it turns left to reach a road. map 4 Turn left along bridleway to West Ashby and A153 road. Cross A153 with care and continue straight ahead along road signed to Edlington. 5 Continue straight on to a staggered crossroads. 5 N 4 (400m) 3 6 Scale 1/4 mile To return to Horncastle (21/2 km, 11/2 miles) turn left and follow road. Carry straight on to A This path is edged with a variety of trees and shrubs, some of which have been planted. Many of species bear berries in autumn, including hawthorn, elder, blackthorn and spindle, and attract a variety of birds. If you are quiet you may be lucky and see a few. Sections of roadside verge have been planted with a variety of trees and shrubs. Look out for sweet chestnut, sycamore, ash, scots pine, oak and spindle Turn right and walk along road, taking left fork to Fulletby. Cross busy road with care and follow bridleway straight ahead. 3 At next junction turn left onto public bridleway. Follow waymarks and Viking Way signs as bridleway turns right, left and n right again before meeting anor bridleway. At corner of field and woodland follow bridleway sign across field towards anor sign at edge of field. At sign turn left along footpath past a small woodland and n across two fields and into village of Thimbleby (21/2 6 To return to Horncastle km, There are views of Lincoln cadral on skyline ahead and to right. Part of wooded landscape between here and Lincoln forms what is known as Lincolnshire Limewoods, ancient islands of wood in an agricultural landscape. Small leaved lime woodlands like se are nationally rare and so se have been designated a National Nature Reserve. Many of woods are open to public and are well worth exploring. 11 shortcuts back to Horncastle Map drawn from aerial photography copyright Lincolnshire County Council and Getmapping PLC. Lincolnshire County Council reproduced from OS mapping with permission of controller of Her Majesty s Stationery Office (C) Crown Copyright and Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. OS Licence I Cross road and walk down Chapel Lane. Ignore track and follow public footpath straight ahead across fields to left of barn in distance. On left tower of Langton Mill is visible. It was built in 1861 and worked until 1936 when sails were damaged and removed. 8 At road turn right into Langton. Walk past church and take footpath on left just after Langton Manor Farm. Cross field and n join a track. As track bends to left towards some trees continue straight on along footpath to join anor track. Follow track to a lane. Turn left and follow lane to a junction. 9 Turn left, taking care along this busy road, into Thornton. Take first road on right into Woodland View and cross Horncastle canal to a T-junction with A153. To return to Horncastle (2 km, 11/4 miles) follow one of footpaths each side of canal. Why not take a detour and visit Horncastle Community Woodland. At junction, cross road with care and turn right along Take left hand fork and entrance to woodland is on left. Once a tree nursery, area, owned by County Council, was planted with native tree species in 2002 and 2003 by local school children. Varieties include English oak, ash, alder, hazel and goat willow. Wildflowers have also been planted and include cowslips, foxgloves and red campion and a pond has also been created to enhance local biodiversity. The woodland is open to public and will develop and change over years as trees grow. So why not come back for anor visit? 10 Turn left and after 200m take public footpath on right. To return to Horncastle (11/2 km, 1 mile) continue straight on along 7 The footpath turns immediately right and follows hedge. Cross bridge and n field by following waymarkers to hedge. Continue across next field in same direction past a reservoir and n alongside a hedge to a road. 11 Turn left and follow road into Mareham on Hill. As road gently climbs re are good views south across Fens and north to higher ground of Wolds. The rolling hills of Lincolnshire Wolds form highest ground in eastern England between Kent and Yorkshire. Much of it was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in At junction in village turn right. 11/2 miles) turn left at junction and follow roadside As road bends right turn left onto a bridleway. Walk through yard to bottom left hand corner and onto a hedged grass track. Follow bridleway alongside hedge, across track by houses to a bridge. Bear right across field to corner and turn left to follow bridleway along track. 13 At junction with a lane, turn right into High Toynton, past a row of horse chestnut trees and church to junction with A158. To return to Horncastle (23/4 km, 13/4 miles) turn left at junction and follow roadside Cross busy A158 with care and follow road straight ahead signed to Greetham. 14 After 250m turn left onto a public bridleway. Follow it as it turns left onto a track. Leave track as it bends to right to follow bridleway straight ahead alongside a hedge and into Low Toynton. 15 At road turn left and follow it into Horncastle. 16 Just before you enter Horncastle, turn left along public footpath which runs behind first houses. At road turn left past schools to a T-junction. Turn left and n right along Banks Road to High Street. Continue straight ahead to return to Market Place.

4 Page 2 1 With your back to Post Office walk across Market Place towards Bank and turn left along High Street to its junction with North Street and Bull Ring. Take Banks Street, narrow street directly in front of you. At end of Banks Street is River Waring. Follow river to a T-junction and turn left and n take next right, Bowl Alley Lane. Walk past schools and leave road as it bends to left to follow lane behind houses. Continue along this path as it turns left to reach a road. map 4 Turn left along bridleway to West Ashby and A153 road. Cross A153 with care and continue straight ahead along road signed to Edlington. 5 Continue straight on to a staggered crossroads. 5 N 4 (400m) 3 6 Scale 1/4 mile To return to Horncastle (21/2 km, 11/2 miles) turn left and follow road. Carry straight on to A This path is edged with a variety of trees and shrubs, some of which have been planted. Many of species bear berries in autumn, including hawthorn, elder, blackthorn and spindle, and attract a variety of birds. If you are quiet you may be lucky and see a few. Sections of roadside verge have been planted with a variety of trees and shrubs. Look out for sweet chestnut, sycamore, ash, scots pine, oak and spindle Turn right and walk along road, taking left fork to Fulletby. Cross busy road with care and follow bridleway straight ahead. 3 At next junction turn left onto public bridleway. Follow waymarks and Viking Way signs as bridleway turns right, left and n right again before meeting anor bridleway. At corner of field and woodland follow bridleway sign across field towards anor sign at edge of field. At sign turn left along footpath past a small woodland and n across two fields and into village of Thimbleby (21/2 6 To return to Horncastle km, There are views of Lincoln cadral on skyline ahead and to right. Part of wooded landscape between here and Lincoln forms what is known as Lincolnshire Limewoods, ancient islands of wood in an agricultural landscape. Small leaved lime woodlands like se are nationally rare and so se have been designated a National Nature Reserve. Many of woods are open to public and are well worth exploring. 11 shortcuts back to Horncastle Map drawn from aerial photography copyright Lincolnshire County Council and Getmapping PLC. Lincolnshire County Council reproduced from OS mapping with permission of controller of Her Majesty s Stationery Office (C) Crown Copyright and Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. OS Licence I Cross road and walk down Chapel Lane. Ignore track and follow public footpath straight ahead across fields to left of barn in distance. On left tower of Langton Mill is visible. It was built in 1861 and worked until 1936 when sails were damaged and removed. 8 At road turn right into Langton. Walk past church and take footpath on left just after Langton Manor Farm. Cross field and n join a track. As track bends to left towards some trees continue straight on along footpath to join anor track. Follow track to a lane. Turn left and follow lane to a junction. 9 Turn left, taking care along this busy road, into Thornton. Take first road on right into Woodland View and cross Horncastle canal to a T-junction with A153. To return to Horncastle (2 km, 11/4 miles) follow one of footpaths each side of canal. Why not take a detour and visit Horncastle Community Woodland. At junction, cross road with care and turn right along Take left hand fork and entrance to woodland is on left. Once a tree nursery, area, owned by County Council, was planted with native tree species in 2002 and 2003 by local school children. Varieties include English oak, ash, alder, hazel and goat willow. Wildflowers have also been planted and include cowslips, foxgloves and red campion and a pond has also been created to enhance local biodiversity. The woodland is open to public and will develop and change over years as trees grow. So why not come back for anor visit? 10 Turn left and after 200m take public footpath on right. To return to Horncastle (11/2 km, 1 mile) continue straight on along 7 The footpath turns immediately right and follows hedge. Cross bridge and n field by following waymarkers to hedge. Continue across next field in same direction past a reservoir and n alongside a hedge to a road. 11 Turn left and follow road into Mareham on Hill. As road gently climbs re are good views south across Fens and north to higher ground of Wolds. The rolling hills of Lincolnshire Wolds form highest ground in eastern England between Kent and Yorkshire. Much of it was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in At junction in village turn right. 11/2 miles) turn left at junction and follow roadside As road bends right turn left onto a bridleway. Walk through yard to bottom left hand corner and onto a hedged grass track. Follow bridleway alongside hedge, across track by houses to a bridge. Bear right across field to corner and turn left to follow bridleway along track. 13 At junction with a lane, turn right into High Toynton, past a row of horse chestnut trees and church to junction with A158. To return to Horncastle (23/4 km, 13/4 miles) turn left at junction and follow roadside Cross busy A158 with care and follow road straight ahead signed to Greetham. 14 After 250m turn left onto a public bridleway. Follow it as it turns left onto a track. Leave track as it bends to right to follow bridleway straight ahead alongside a hedge and into Low Toynton. 15 At road turn left and follow it into Horncastle. 16 Just before you enter Horncastle, turn left along public footpath which runs behind first houses. At road turn left past schools to a T-junction. Turn left and n right along Banks Road to High Street. Continue straight ahead to return to Market Place.

5 Page 2 1 With your back to Post Office walk across Market Place towards Bank and turn left along High Street to its junction with North Street and Bull Ring. Take Banks Street, narrow street directly in front of you. At end of Banks Street is River Waring. Follow river to a T-junction and turn left and n take next right, Bowl Alley Lane. Walk past schools and leave road as it bends to left to follow lane behind houses. Continue along this path as it turns left to reach a road. map 4 Turn left along bridleway to West Ashby and A153 road. Cross A153 with care and continue straight ahead along road signed to Edlington. 5 Continue straight on to a staggered crossroads. 5 N 4 (400m) 3 6 Scale 1/4 mile To return to Horncastle (21/2 km, 11/2 miles) turn left and follow road. Carry straight on to A This path is edged with a variety of trees and shrubs, some of which have been planted. Many of species bear berries in autumn, including hawthorn, elder, blackthorn and spindle, and attract a variety of birds. If you are quiet you may be lucky and see a few. Sections of roadside verge have been planted with a variety of trees and shrubs. Look out for sweet chestnut, sycamore, ash, scots pine, oak and spindle Turn right and walk along road, taking left fork to Fulletby. Cross busy road with care and follow bridleway straight ahead. 3 At next junction turn left onto public bridleway. Follow waymarks and Viking Way signs as bridleway turns right, left and n right again before meeting anor bridleway. At corner of field and woodland follow bridleway sign across field towards anor sign at edge of field. At sign turn left along footpath past a small woodland and n across two fields and into village of Thimbleby (21/2 6 To return to Horncastle km, There are views of Lincoln cadral on skyline ahead and to right. Part of wooded landscape between here and Lincoln forms what is known as Lincolnshire Limewoods, ancient islands of wood in an agricultural landscape. Small leaved lime woodlands like se are nationally rare and so se have been designated a National Nature Reserve. Many of woods are open to public and are well worth exploring. 11 shortcuts back to Horncastle Map drawn from aerial photography copyright Lincolnshire County Council and Getmapping PLC. Lincolnshire County Council reproduced from OS mapping with permission of controller of Her Majesty s Stationery Office (C) Crown Copyright and Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. OS Licence I Cross road and walk down Chapel Lane. Ignore track and follow public footpath straight ahead across fields to left of barn in distance. On left tower of Langton Mill is visible. It was built in 1861 and worked until 1936 when sails were damaged and removed. 8 At road turn right into Langton. Walk past church and take footpath on left just after Langton Manor Farm. Cross field and n join a track. As track bends to left towards some trees continue straight on along footpath to join anor track. Follow track to a lane. Turn left and follow lane to a junction. 9 Turn left, taking care along this busy road, into Thornton. Take first road on right into Woodland View and cross Horncastle canal to a T-junction with A153. To return to Horncastle (2 km, 11/4 miles) follow one of footpaths each side of canal. Why not take a detour and visit Horncastle Community Woodland. At junction, cross road with care and turn right along Take left hand fork and entrance to woodland is on left. Once a tree nursery, area, owned by County Council, was planted with native tree species in 2002 and 2003 by local school children. Varieties include English oak, ash, alder, hazel and goat willow. Wildflowers have also been planted and include cowslips, foxgloves and red campion and a pond has also been created to enhance local biodiversity. The woodland is open to public and will develop and change over years as trees grow. So why not come back for anor visit? 10 Turn left and after 200m take public footpath on right. To return to Horncastle (11/2 km, 1 mile) continue straight on along 7 The footpath turns immediately right and follows hedge. Cross bridge and n field by following waymarkers to hedge. Continue across next field in same direction past a reservoir and n alongside a hedge to a road. 11 Turn left and follow road into Mareham on Hill. As road gently climbs re are good views south across Fens and north to higher ground of Wolds. The rolling hills of Lincolnshire Wolds form highest ground in eastern England between Kent and Yorkshire. Much of it was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in At junction in village turn right. 11/2 miles) turn left at junction and follow roadside As road bends right turn left onto a bridleway. Walk through yard to bottom left hand corner and onto a hedged grass track. Follow bridleway alongside hedge, across track by houses to a bridge. Bear right across field to corner and turn left to follow bridleway along track. 13 At junction with a lane, turn right into High Toynton, past a row of horse chestnut trees and church to junction with A158. To return to Horncastle (23/4 km, 13/4 miles) turn left at junction and follow roadside Cross busy A158 with care and follow road straight ahead signed to Greetham. 14 After 250m turn left onto a public bridleway. Follow it as it turns left onto a track. Leave track as it bends to right to follow bridleway straight ahead alongside a hedge and into Low Toynton. 15 At road turn left and follow it into Horncastle. 16 Just before you enter Horncastle, turn left along public footpath which runs behind first houses. At road turn left past schools to a T-junction. Turn left and n right along Banks Road to High Street. Continue straight ahead to return to Market Place.

6 Page 2 1 With your back to Post Office walk across Market Place towards Bank and turn left along High Street to its junction with North Street and Bull Ring. Take Banks Street, narrow street directly in front of you. At end of Banks Street is River Waring. Follow river to a T-junction and turn left and n take next right, Bowl Alley Lane. Walk past schools and leave road as it bends to left to follow lane behind houses. Continue along this path as it turns left to reach a road. map 4 Turn left along bridleway to West Ashby and A153 road. Cross A153 with care and continue straight ahead along road signed to Edlington. 5 Continue straight on to a staggered crossroads. 5 N 4 (400m) 3 6 Scale 1/4 mile To return to Horncastle (21/2 km, 11/2 miles) turn left and follow road. Carry straight on to A This path is edged with a variety of trees and shrubs, some of which have been planted. Many of species bear berries in autumn, including hawthorn, elder, blackthorn and spindle, and attract a variety of birds. If you are quiet you may be lucky and see a few. Sections of roadside verge have been planted with a variety of trees and shrubs. Look out for sweet chestnut, sycamore, ash, scots pine, oak and spindle Turn right and walk along road, taking left fork to Fulletby. Cross busy road with care and follow bridleway straight ahead. 3 At next junction turn left onto public bridleway. Follow waymarks and Viking Way signs as bridleway turns right, left and n right again before meeting anor bridleway. At corner of field and woodland follow bridleway sign across field towards anor sign at edge of field. At sign turn left along footpath past a small woodland and n across two fields and into village of Thimbleby (21/2 6 To return to Horncastle km, There are views of Lincoln cadral on skyline ahead and to right. Part of wooded landscape between here and Lincoln forms what is known as Lincolnshire Limewoods, ancient islands of wood in an agricultural landscape. Small leaved lime woodlands like se are nationally rare and so se have been designated a National Nature Reserve. Many of woods are open to public and are well worth exploring. 11 shortcuts back to Horncastle Map drawn from aerial photography copyright Lincolnshire County Council and Getmapping PLC. Lincolnshire County Council reproduced from OS mapping with permission of controller of Her Majesty s Stationery Office (C) Crown Copyright and Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. OS Licence I Cross road and walk down Chapel Lane. Ignore track and follow public footpath straight ahead across fields to left of barn in distance. On left tower of Langton Mill is visible. It was built in 1861 and worked until 1936 when sails were damaged and removed. 8 At road turn right into Langton. Walk past church and take footpath on left just after Langton Manor Farm. Cross field and n join a track. As track bends to left towards some trees continue straight on along footpath to join anor track. Follow track to a lane. Turn left and follow lane to a junction. 9 Turn left, taking care along this busy road, into Thornton. Take first road on right into Woodland View and cross Horncastle canal to a T-junction with A153. To return to Horncastle (2 km, 11/4 miles) follow one of footpaths each side of canal. Why not take a detour and visit Horncastle Community Woodland. At junction, cross road with care and turn right along Take left hand fork and entrance to woodland is on left. Once a tree nursery, area, owned by County Council, was planted with native tree species in 2002 and 2003 by local school children. Varieties include English oak, ash, alder, hazel and goat willow. Wildflowers have also been planted and include cowslips, foxgloves and red campion and a pond has also been created to enhance local biodiversity. The woodland is open to public and will develop and change over years as trees grow. So why not come back for anor visit? 10 Turn left and after 200m take public footpath on right. To return to Horncastle (11/2 km, 1 mile) continue straight on along 7 The footpath turns immediately right and follows hedge. Cross bridge and n field by following waymarkers to hedge. Continue across next field in same direction past a reservoir and n alongside a hedge to a road. 11 Turn left and follow road into Mareham on Hill. As road gently climbs re are good views south across Fens and north to higher ground of Wolds. The rolling hills of Lincolnshire Wolds form highest ground in eastern England between Kent and Yorkshire. Much of it was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in At junction in village turn right. 11/2 miles) turn left at junction and follow roadside As road bends right turn left onto a bridleway. Walk through yard to bottom left hand corner and onto a hedged grass track. Follow bridleway alongside hedge, across track by houses to a bridge. Bear right across field to corner and turn left to follow bridleway along track. 13 At junction with a lane, turn right into High Toynton, past a row of horse chestnut trees and church to junction with A158. To return to Horncastle (23/4 km, 13/4 miles) turn left at junction and follow roadside Cross busy A158 with care and follow road straight ahead signed to Greetham. 14 After 250m turn left onto a public bridleway. Follow it as it turns left onto a track. Leave track as it bends to right to follow bridleway straight ahead alongside a hedge and into Low Toynton. 15 At road turn left and follow it into Horncastle. 16 Just before you enter Horncastle, turn left along public footpath which runs behind first houses. At road turn left past schools to a T-junction. Turn left and n right along Banks Road to High Street. Continue straight ahead to return to Market Place.

7 Page 1 Be a responsible walker Please remember countryside is a place where people live and work and where wildlife makes its home. To protect Lincolnshire countryside for or visitors please respect it and on every visit follow Countryside Code. Thank you. Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs Leave gates and property as you find m Protect plants and animals, and take litter home Keep dogs under close control Consider or people Most of all enjoy your visit to Lincolnshire countryside This leaflet is one in a series of walk leaflets produced by Lincolnshire County Council s Conservation Services Section to help you explore and enjoy County s countryside. If you have enjoyed se walks and would like information on or walking routes in Lincolnshire n please visit our website. If you encounter any problems whilst on se walks, such as an overgrown path or a broken sign post, please let us know so y can be corrected. We would also welcome your comments and suggestions on walk and leaflet to help improve future editions. If this leaflet is not in a format that meets your needs please contact Conservation Services Lincolnshire County Council Conservation Services Tel: Minicom: hp_net@lincolnshire.gov.uk Website: Walk Information Walk Location: Horncastle lies 35 km (22 miles) east of Lincoln on A158. Lincolnshire Walks Round Horncastle Starting point: The Market Place, Horncastle. Grid reference TF Horncastle is an excellent starting point from which to enjoy beautiful and varied local countryside, including Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) with highest ground in eastern England between Kent and Yorkshire, and flat but fascinating Fens. Public Transport: The Interconnect 6 bus service operates between Lincoln and Skegness and stops in Horncastle. For furr information and times call Traveline on or visit On a clear day re are fantastic views to west including Lincoln cadral on horizon and to south-east to Boston Stump ( tower of St Botolph s church). Walk length: 221/2 km (14 miles) with options for shorter walks. At a leisurely pace whole walk will take approximately 7 hours to complete. Look out for a flash of iridescent blue of a kingfisher darting over water as you cross rivers and canal. The kingfisher is a shy bird and rarely seen close up. They nest in tunnels in river banks and feed on small fish and river insects. Type of walk: This walk uses field paths, tracks and quiet lanes which may be uneven and muddy in places. Ordnance Survey maps for area: Explorer 273 Lincolnshire Wolds South. Landranger 122 Skegness & Horncastle. As you walk across farmland look out for lapwings and skylarks. The lapwing has distinctive black-green iridescent plumage and crest, a pewit call and wavering flight while smaller brown skylark has a vertical display flight and warbling song. Refreshments: There is a wide range of shops, cafes and pubs in Horncastle, Green Dragon Pub in West Ashby and Durham Ox in Thimbleby. This is one in a series of walks from Horncastle. The ors are: Public Toilets: St Lawrence Street, Horncastle. This walk and leaflet have been put toger with assistance of Horncastle Ramblers Group. A walk of 221/2 km (14 miles) (with shorter options) Published February 2006 Horncastle is an attractive market town lying at south-west foot of Lincolnshire Wolds and noted for its antique shops. The town is located where Rivers Bain and Waring meet, and on site of Roman fort or Bannovallum. Horncastle means Roman town on a horn-shaped piece of land, Old English Horna is a projecting horn-shaped piece of land, especially one formed in a river bend. Parking: Pay and Display car parks are located at Bain (Tesco) and St Lawrence Street, Horncastle. Sponsored by Introduction Horncastle, Fulletby & West Ashby Horncastle Canal Horncastle Town Walk We hope you enjoy m.

8 Page 1 Be a responsible walker Please remember countryside is a place where people live and work and where wildlife makes its home. To protect Lincolnshire countryside for or visitors please respect it and on every visit follow Countryside Code. Thank you. Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs Leave gates and property as you find m Protect plants and animals, and take litter home Keep dogs under close control Consider or people Most of all enjoy your visit to Lincolnshire countryside This leaflet is one in a series of walk leaflets produced by Lincolnshire County Council s Conservation Services Section to help you explore and enjoy County s countryside. If you have enjoyed se walks and would like information on or walking routes in Lincolnshire n please visit our website. If you encounter any problems whilst on se walks, such as an overgrown path or a broken sign post, please let us know so y can be corrected. We would also welcome your comments and suggestions on walk and leaflet to help improve future editions. If this leaflet is not in a format that meets your needs please contact Conservation Services Lincolnshire County Council Conservation Services Tel: Minicom: hp_net@lincolnshire.gov.uk Website: Walk Information Walk Location: Horncastle lies 35 km (22 miles) east of Lincoln on A158. Lincolnshire Walks Round Horncastle Starting point: The Market Place, Horncastle. Grid reference TF Horncastle is an excellent starting point from which to enjoy beautiful and varied local countryside, including Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) with highest ground in eastern England between Kent and Yorkshire, and flat but fascinating Fens. Public Transport: The Interconnect 6 bus service operates between Lincoln and Skegness and stops in Horncastle. For furr information and times call Traveline on or visit On a clear day re are fantastic views to west including Lincoln cadral on horizon and to south-east to Boston Stump ( tower of St Botolph s church). Walk length: 221/2 km (14 miles) with options for shorter walks. At a leisurely pace whole walk will take approximately 7 hours to complete. Look out for a flash of iridescent blue of a kingfisher darting over water as you cross rivers and canal. The kingfisher is a shy bird and rarely seen close up. They nest in tunnels in river banks and feed on small fish and river insects. Type of walk: This walk uses field paths, tracks and quiet lanes which may be uneven and muddy in places. Ordnance Survey maps for area: Explorer 273 Lincolnshire Wolds South. Landranger 122 Skegness & Horncastle. As you walk across farmland look out for lapwings and skylarks. The lapwing has distinctive black-green iridescent plumage and crest, a pewit call and wavering flight while smaller brown skylark has a vertical display flight and warbling song. Refreshments: There is a wide range of shops, cafes and pubs in Horncastle, Green Dragon Pub in West Ashby and Durham Ox in Thimbleby. This is one in a series of walks from Horncastle. The ors are: Public Toilets: St Lawrence Street, Horncastle. This walk and leaflet have been put toger with assistance of Horncastle Ramblers Group. A walk of 221/2 km (14 miles) (with shorter options) Published February 2006 Horncastle is an attractive market town lying at south-west foot of Lincolnshire Wolds and noted for its antique shops. The town is located where Rivers Bain and Waring meet, and on site of Roman fort or Bannovallum. Horncastle means Roman town on a horn-shaped piece of land, Old English Horna is a projecting horn-shaped piece of land, especially one formed in a river bend. Parking: Pay and Display car parks are located at Bain (Tesco) and St Lawrence Street, Horncastle. Sponsored by Introduction Horncastle, Fulletby & West Ashby Horncastle Canal Horncastle Town Walk We hope you enjoy m.