Saturday 13 March - High on the Hills over Horncastle!

10:00 am to 3:00 pm approx. Catch the bus for an enjoyable car-free walk. This 8½ mile linear walk follows the Viking Way from Horncastle up to Fulletby then along public footpaths across rolling countryside to Ashby Puerorum and finishing at Hagworthingham.  

Please Note: Bus fare is applicable. 

Stagecoach CONNECT 6 buses:

Depart : Lincoln bus station 9:00 am, County Hospital 9:12 am, Wragby 9:29 am, arriving Horncastle at 9:50 am

OR:

Depart: Skegness bus station 9:00 am, Burgh-le-Marsh 9:12 am, Spilsby 9:30 am, Hagworthingham 9:42 am, arriving Horncastle at 9.55am. 

Return buses depart hourly in each direction from Hagworthingham.

(Check bus times with Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or with the walk leader).  

Horncastle Market Place, Grid ref: TF 258 696  O.S. map 273. Postcode LN9 5JQ

Wednesday 28 April - High in the Wolds

10:30 am to 3:30 pm approx. Enjoy a midweek 8 mile walk along public footpaths in the rolling Wolds countryside around the Nettleton area with great views – a delightful way to break up the week!

Ramblers car park, on the road from Nettleton to Normanby le Wold, signposted off the A46, Grid ref: TF 111 991 O.S. map 282  Postcode LN7 6TA

Saturday 8 May – Batty about Walesby

8:30 pm to 10:00 pm approx. Join with the experts on this evening walk as we explore the village and the Ramblers Church in search of bats! The grass fields around the village should be a haven for these creatures of the night and the church, an ideal roosting place, so we will be using bat detectors to locate these enigmatic mammals. Please bring torches with you to light the way home!

 Part of West Lindsey Open Churches Festival

Saturday 22 May - Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival Launch

10:30 am to 4:00 pm. Join in with the fun and activities throughout the day at the Launch of the 6^th Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival. Centred at Home Farm in Withcall, it’s an ideal opportunity to come along, meet leaders and find out more about the organisations involved in this popular event! A range of organisations will be there to provide information, walks and talks on wildlife, geology, archaeology and much more!  

Visit www.woldswalkingfestival.co.uk for further details and to receive a copy of the 2010 programme.

Home Farm, Withcall – 5 miles west of Louth, Grid ref: TF 282 838 O.S. map 282  Postcode LN11 9RL

Tuesday 1 June – Laceby-Bradley Loop

10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Join us on this 5½ mile walk as we explore the countryside south of Laceby and round to the ancient woodland of Bradley Woods, gaining great views of Grimsby Dock Tower!

This walk is accessible via the Interconnect 3 bus service between Grimsby, Caistor, Market Rasen and Lincoln. All ages welcome.

In the car park behind the Laceby Arms, Laceby, Grid ref: TA 214 065  O.S. map 284 Postcode DN37 7HX

Thursday 3 June – Where Elephants once Roamed!

2:00 pm to 4:30 pm approx. Join with the experts as we explore the glacial landscape of Welton le Wold and the internationally important disused gravel workings. A gentle walk with plenty of stops looking at points of interest relating to geology, glacial deposits and the earliest human habitation in Lincolnshire. All ages welcome. 

Walk by kind permission of the landowners and strictly no dogs.  

Thursday 3 June – A Riverside Ramble

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. An informative 5½ mile walk along the River Bain from Grimblethorpe to Donington-on-Bain and back. Join the Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Project to find out more about the ecology and history of the area.

Grimblethorpe lay-by on the A157 approx. 1 mile east of Burgh on Bain, Grid ref: TF 238 863 O.S. map 282  Postcode LN11 0RB

Saturday 5 June – Fun for all the Family!

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm approx. Join in the fun for all the family at Benniworth church as we explore the wildlife of the churchyard. Using the God’s Acre Activity Sheets, magnifying glasses and bug pots, we’ll be finding out lots of interesting things about trees, minibeasts, archaeology, geology and lichens – the crusty bits on the gravestones! The church will be open for refreshments, along with a quiz and plenty of fun games.

St Julian’s, Church Lane, Benniworth, Grid ref: TF 209 818  O.S. map 282  Postcode LN8 6JP

Sunday 13 June – Open Farm Sunday

10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Explore the farming landscape and what farming in the Lincolnshire Wolds entails at Sir Richard Sutton’s Settled Estate at Stainton le Vale. The Estate works to link farming with the local environment and this free event gives you the opportunity to find out more! Take a tractor and trailer ride around the estate, get to meet some animals, learn about farm machinery and enjoy some local produce in the form of burgers, cheese and ice-cream. There will be plenty of experts around with lots of information and a variety of guided walks.  

This event is one of many taking place as part of Open Farm Sunday, visit www.farmsunday.org to find out more.

Hall Farm, ½ mile north-west of Stainton le Vale near Market Rasen. Signposted on the day, Grid ref: TF 165 946  O.S. map 282  Postcode LN8 6HP

Wednesday 23 & Thursday 24 June - Lincolnshire Show

The tradition of the county show is still as strong as ever in Lincolnshire, offering a fantastic and diverse range of activities and entertainment for the whole family. If you are looking for an action packed day out this summer then the Lincolnshire Show is definitely the place to visit.

For more information visit www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk/lincolnshire_show or telephone 01522 522900

Sunday 27 June - Brocklesby Country Fair

Enjoy the celebrations of the 25^th Brocklesby Country Fair in the beautiful setting of the parklands belonging to the Earl and Countess of Yarborough. There will be vintage cars and tractors, terrier racing, exhibits on country life, great Lincolnshire food and crafts as well as a chance to find out more about the Lincolnshire Wolds!

For more information visit www.brocklesby.co.uk

Sunday 11 July - Spilsby Show 

Why not visit this busy local show where you can meet the Lincolnshire Wolds Countryside Service and enjoy the events and attractions such as the dog show and falconry display.  The show is held on the Spilsby Recreation Ground, Ancaster Avenue, Spilsby.

For more information visit http://www.spilsbyshow.co.uk

Wednesday 21 July – An evening around Spilsby

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm approx. Enjoy a summer evening outdoors on this pleasant 5 mile stroll along public footpaths around the Spilsby area.

The car park opposite the CO-OP on Post Office Lane, Spilsby, Grid ref: TF 404 661  O.S. map 273  Postcode PE23 5LQ

Sunday 1 August - Revesby Country Fair

Come and meet the Lincolnshire Wolds Countryside Service - there will also be a horse show, trade stands and lots more. The show is held in Revesby Park near Horncastle.

For more information visit http://www.revesby-country-fair.com

Sunday 5 September – Lincolnshire Firewood Fair & Auction

10:30 am to 4:00 pm. Join with the fun and learn to keep warm efficiently and locally at the 2^nd Lincolnshire Firewood Fair & Auction. Come along to find out which type of wood is best for you, how it’s harvested, processed and finally, get the chance to bid of your firewood needs in the exciting auction! From small net bags of kindling through to delivered cordwood, there’s bound to be something for everyone – with briquettes, woodchips, forest mulch and sawn planks also going, going, gone...

Scrivelsby Estate, signposted on the day, Grid ref: TF 266 659 O.S. map 273. Postcode LN9 6JB

Thursday 9 September to Sunday 12 September

Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days 2010

This annual celebration includes opportunities to explore and enjoy both undiscovered and much loved aspects of Lincolnshire’s built, natural and cultural heritage. Around 70 special openings, guided walks, exhibitions and events have been arranged on the theme of Lincolnshire at War throughout the ages. Although famed for its aviation heritage, events will also explore the social history of Lincolnshire during the world wars, the historic battles that were fought on county soil and discover the built and archaeological heritage that tell a story about the defence of Lincolnshire and in turn, Lincolnshire’s role in the nations defence. 

Heritage Lincolnshire co-ordinate the event on behalf of volunteers across the county who invite you to visit them, their buildings, join them on walks, talks, exhibitions, re-enactments and demonstrations – all events are FREE and open to all, so come along, there is sure to be something for everyone. 

For more information visit http://www.lincsheritage.org or phone 01529 461499

Sunday 19 September - Belchford Downhill

9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Join the community of Belchford for an exciting day of gravity racing (glorified soapbox cart racing and - new for 2010 - gravity sidecar outfits) on a closed road in the heart of the Wolds. Come and watch a range of machines - from the beautifully engineered to the delightfully rustic - race against the clock at speeds of up to 50mph, with nothing but gravity propelling them! It is a great day out for all the family, with safety being the highest priority and fun a close second. There will be a craft fair, as well as hot food, village stalls, a raffle, a massive bouncy castle and other attractions; all proceeds going to the Belchford Ahead group which provide facilities for the village.  

For more information visit www.belchford.org.uk or phone 01507 533397

Friday 1 October – Lincolnshire Day

10:00 am  to 3:00 pm.  Celebrating Lincolnshire Day, this circular walk follows public footpaths on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds with superb views across this great county. Along the way we’ll see the Lincoln Longwool sheep and the delightful Ramblers church at Walesby as we head along a section of the Viking Way into Normanby-le-Wold, down the hill to Claxby and return to Tealby.

Village Hall, Beck Hill, Tealby, Grid ref: TF 157 907  O.S. map 282  Postcode LN8 3XS

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