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Overview

A circular walk over rolling limestone hills by hedged fields and through woodland copses.

Saturday, 29 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Helpston is famed as the birthplace of 18th century 'peasant poet' John Clare.

We meet by the Church in Barnack

Pubs in all three villages.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TF 07973 05054
Nearest postcode:
PE9 3DN
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Start time:
10:00 am

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Distance:
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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE