Peterborough younger walker's

Walks and social Programme

Notes: Weekend walks normally range from 5 to 12 miles. It is recommended that walkers bring sufficient food and drink for themselves bearing in mind that the longest walks can take up to about 5 hours. Whilst pub or tea shop stops may be indicated these may not always be possible.Please bring suitable footwear, trainers may be unsuitable in wet conditions.If you want any information on any of the walks below please contact the leader.Map numbers refer to Ordnance Survey 1:25000 Explorer series.If you require a lift to the start of the walk contact the leader, they may be able to help.Walks are normally still held if it is raining but maybe cancelled due to extreme weather conditions,If in any doubt please contact the walk leader.

Sun 15 Aug Burrough on the Hill, Leics
Meet at the Burrough Hill Country Park between Oakham and Melton Mowbray (possible charge), map/grid ref: 246/SK766115, at 10:30. Walk to Thorpe Satchville on the Leicestershire Round, climbing the highest point in Leicestershire. Pub stop en route. 16km (10 miles) Gordon & Wendy 07760 880555

Tues 17th August- Pub night.
Blue Bell at Maxey, Peterborough. Meet from 8pm.Contact Yvonne on 07912180996.

Fri 27Th August – Peterborough Beer Festival.
Meet at 7:30 pm outside Key Theatre. Entry is £5.00. Contact Roger on 07986 208987

Sun 29 Aug Denver Sluice, Downham Market
Meet at Denver Sluice public car park (free parking), map/grid ref: 228/TF588011, at 10:30. Walk along fenland river bank then 'up' off the fen through gently rolling countryside via Ryston Hall Park and Denver village. Potential pub stops at Hilgay and Denver. Continue on to Denver Windmill (tea shop) before finishing back at Denver Sluice for a final pub stop overlooking the river. 16km (10 miles) Ian 01366 381266 (Joint walk with Peterborough Group)

Sat 11th Sep – Linoln Heritage Day Trip.
Day trip to Lincoln to take advantage of Lincolnshire Heritage Weekend. Many attractions open for free this weekend only. Visit the Castle, Cathedral, Bishops place etc with lunch at cheap pub. Please car share, 1 ½ hours drive. Contact Karen to arrange meet up on 01733 557381 or 07913078713

Sun 12 Sep Ramblers 75th Anniversary Baton Walk - Harringworth
Meet outside the White Swan public house in Harringworth, map/grid ref: 234/SP916974, at 10:30 (park sensibly around the village). A scenic walk along the Welland Valley to Barrowden and back via Morcott (pub stop) and Seaton. Fantastic views of Harringworth Viaduct. 11km (7 miles) Sarah & Stephen 01733 247275

Fri 17Th Sept- Moulton Mill Quiz night and Fish Supper.
To support the revenation of Moulton Mill near Spalding. Places to be booked in advance. Meet at 7:30 pm. Contact Clair McDonald- Rose on 07913990818.

Sun 26 Sep Swavesey
Meet outside The Bell public house in Swavesey, map/grid ref: 255/TL364688, at 10:30 (park sensibly around the village). A short walk, mainly on broad firm tracks, in typical fenland landscape stopping at a pub half way. 8km (5 miles) Sarah D. 07952 064880

Wed 29th Sept- Pub night.
Golden Pheasant, Etton, Peterborough. Meet from 8pm. Contact Roger on 07986 208987.

Sun 10 Oct. Barholm, Lincs
Meet outside The Five Bells public house in Barholm, west of Market Deeping map/grid ref: 234/TF089109, at 10:30 (park sensibly around the village). Walk to Uffington via the grounds of Caswick Hall, then on to Belmesthorpe Grange. Following part of the Macmillan Way through more estate land to Greatford before returning to Barholm. Fine pubs in each village. 13km (8 miles) Paul N. 07853 113214

Sun 24 Oct Stockgrove Country Park, Bedfordshire
Meet at Stockgrove Country Park north of Leighton Buzzard, map/grid ref: 192/SP919294, at 11:00. A walk through the Beech woodland following part of the Greensand Ridge Walk. 14km (8½ miles) Trevor 07816 836119

Sun 7 Nov Leighton Bromswold - Figure of Eight Joint walk with Peterborough Ramblers.
Meet at Leighton Bromswold, map/grid ref: 225/TL112754 at 10:00 for morning walk to Barham via Top Lodge Farm and Buckworth Wood. Afternoon walk starts at 13.00 to walk to Old Weston via North Lodge Farm. 8/6km (5/4 miles) Harry 01733 269937

Fri 19 Nov Peterborough Younger Walkers AGM
Meet at the Botolph Arms, Oundle Road, Peterborough map/grid ref. 235/TL174972 at 19:15. The AGM will start at 19:30 and will be followed by an optional meal and fun quiz. Please contact the organisers beforehand to book your place if you wish to dine. Sarah & Stephen 01733 247275

Sun 21 Nov Seals at Donna Nook
Meet at the Horse Shoe Point car park (near North Cotes, Cleethorpes), map/grid ref: 283/TA381018 at 11:00. Walk along the beach to Donna Nook to watch the seals. Sorry no pubs on en route, bring a camera. No dogs. 10km (6 miles) Trevor 07816 836119

Sun 5 Dec Swinstead, Lincs
Meet at the Market Cross in Swinstead (between Bourne & Colsterworth), map/grid ref: 248/TF018225 at 11:00. (park sensibly along Main Street). Circular walk through rolling countryside via Swayfield. 11km (7 miles) Claire & John 07896 317216

Sun 19 Dec Nene Way & Wansford Morning Walk
Meet outside the Haycock Hotel in Wansford, map/grid ref: 227/TL076992 at 10:00. A circular walk along the Nene Way visiting Yarwell & Stibbington, mainly on good paths & tracks. 10km (6½ miles) Jane P 01733 315991

Sun 2 Jan Bus Walk - Seek that Spire Joint walk with Peterborough Ramblers.
Bus X4 from Queensgate Bay 15, map/grid ref: 227/TL189987 at 12:10 to Warmington. Walk Nene Way from Warmington to Oundle via Ashton. Back by 15:40. 6km (4 miles) Christine 01733 321944

Sun 16 Jan Great Gidding
Meet at village hall car park in Great Gidding (west of Sawtry), map/grid ref: 227/TL118832 at 10.30. A circular walk via Little Gidding (for all you T. S. Eliot fans). Pub stop in Great Gidding at the end. Ideal for new walkers. 10km (6½ miles) Sarah & Stephen 01733 247275

Sun 30 Jan King’s Cliffe & Westhay
Meet by the church with a spire in King’s Cliffe, map/grid ref: 234/TL007972 at 10:30. Walk via Blatherwycke, site of Fineshade Abbey, Top Lodge for a tea shop stop and then onto Westhay Woods. No pub stop en route but there is one in King’s Cliffe afterwards if required. Look out for Red Kites are which are regularly seen in this area. 12km (7½ miles) Karen H 01733 557381

Sun 13 Feb Braunston-in-Rutland
Meet by the church in Braunston-in-Rutland (SW of Oakham), map/grid ref: 234/SK833066 at 10:30. Walk through the Rutland countryside on tracks, field paths and parkland via Launde Abbey. Choice of pubs in Braunston afterwards. 14km (8½ miles) Paul N 07853 113214

Sun 27 Feb Polebrook, Northants
Meet outside the Kings Arms public house in Polebrook, map/grid ref: 227/TL067871 at 10:30 (park sensibly around the village). A gentle circular walk through fields and small woods, passing Polebrook Hall, before returning to the Kings Arms. 10km (6 miles) Katie 07757 031595

Sun 13 Mar Ingoldsby & Boothby Pagnell
Meet at the church in Ingoldsby (between Bourne & Grantham), map/grid ref: 247/TF010301 at 10:30. Circular walk through gently undulating, open Lincolnshire countryside. Potential lunch stop at The Fox public house in Ropsley 16km (10 miles) Mark 07795 401795

Sun 27 Mar Wittering, Cambs
Meet at the church in Wittering, map/grid ref: 227/TF056021 at 10:30. Circular walk through woods and nice countryside via Thornhaugh and Wansford. 10km (6½ miles) Gordon & Wendy 07760 880555

Sun 10 Apr Upwood, Cambs
Meet outside The Cross Keys public house in Upwood (near Ramsey), map/grid ref: 227/TL259827 at 10:30 (park sensibly around the village). A circular walk through the flat lands of the fens to Woodwalton Church, returning to Upwood. 12km (7½ miles) Mat 07979 495078