About us
Like the outdoors and walking? Looking for new friends? We offer short walks, longer walks, day trips and hiking breaks in and around Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Yorkshire and beyond.
We try and offer various walks for all abilities to promote positive physical and mental wellbeing. Subs are £1 payable to the host for each event attended, which goes towards the costs for running the group and planning future events.
Rules;
- ALL Members should have a recent face picture so we can identify you when you are new to the group.
- Please read ALL of the event description for each walk, so you know what to expect with regard to terrain and any obstacles, if the walk is suitable for your level of ability, and what you need to bring with you.
- Please remove your RSVP if you are unable to attend an event, 3 ‘no shows’ and you are removed.
- If you drop out and have booked lunch please message the host.
- No reserving a place on every event and not turning up to anything.
- Please be kind and respectful to other members.
- You are responsible for your own health and safety during an event. Only join an event you are capable of completing, if unsure message the host.
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Upcoming events
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North and South Rauceby Round
The Bustard Inn, 44 Main Street, South Rauceby Lincolnshire, NG34 8QG, South Rauceby, GBThis is a pleasant circular countryside walk of just over 7.5 miles from the village of South Rauceby.
We start from The Bustard Inn The Bustard Inn - Restaurants in South Rauceby, Sleaford in the village before heading through Rauceby Park, through arable farmland to the village of North Rauceby and on to Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum where we will have a short visit for the cafe/toilets.
We continue on a trail that is part of the Stepping Out network, through ancient woodland and on stone and grass farm tracks before returning to our start point through the village of South Rauceby.
The walk should take just over 3 hours.
I am booking a table for Sunday lunch at The Bustard Inn. Please note dogs are allowed in the garden but not in the restaurant. Please let me know in the comments if you wish to have lunch (£5 deposit required).
£1 subs as usual for the walk.11 attendees
Horncastle Scrivelsby and Mareham on the Hill Circular
Horncastle, GBThis 8.5 mile walk starts in the market place in the centre of Horncastle, a town which lies on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds and is now a centre for the antiques trade.
We follow the Viking Way South along the canal out of town then on to the disused railway track and past some interesting metalwork sculptures. Leaving the Viking Way we make tracks through Scrivelsby Park past grazing deer to Mareham on the Hill where we will stop at the quaint little church for a short break (they may or may not be serving tea and cakes!). On then to High Toynton , Low Toynton and back into Horncastle via the Viking Way.
Once out of the town, the walk takes in a canal tow path, gently undulating field tracks, good paths, and quiet lanes. Please note we do need to cross the busy A153 twice during the walk.
There is free car parking at The Cattle Market car park, The Wong, Horncastle LN9 6EB, a short walk from our start point.
I have booked a table for Sunday lunch in the pet friendly area at Home - Admiral Rodney Hotel, Horncastle. Please let me know in the comments if you wish to stay for lunch.
£1 subs as usual please.16 attendees
Past events
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