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Overview

We leave the village of Swayfield and proceed along the Drift where we should hear hedgerow birds including Yellowhammer and Whitethroat.

Coffee is near the railway bridge at Counthorpe.

We then return to Swayfield via farm tracks.

Thursday, 23 May 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.1km / 4.4mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Arriving from the Corby Glen road, turn right at the T junction ignoring the “Road Closed” sign and go around the bend. The lane to the church is on the left where we will park on the grass verge.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 99308 22711
Nearest postcode:
NG33 4LN
what3words:
aviation.masses.blend
Start time:
10:00 am

Swayfield Church

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