We are the Sleaford Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Melanie F.
A circular walk taking in some fantastic vistas across Belton and Grantham. Taking the bridle path adjacent to Syston Hall, which was the home of Sir John Thorold and the home of Britain’s first road race circuit. The route takes us up Whipperstall Hill via Green Lane, through Gashouse Plantation and past South Lodge. We then turn left, along the road (grass verge) heading towards Barkston Airfield (a former WWII bomber airfield) before heading down Minnett's Hill to Barkston Village. Heading across the road junction to pick up the public footpath on the left, walking along the River Witham and then heading up to Peascliff Tunnel before returning to Belton Estate via Belton Hotel.
Our guest leader on behalf of the National Trust will have lots of historical and other information to share around the walk.
NOTE 10.15am START, TO ALLOW FOR 10AM SITE OPENING.
National Trust members should please bring their cards and scan upon arrival. Free access (including parking) will be arranged for non-NT members
Refreshments and toilets available at the end of the walk.
PLEASE NOTE DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THIS WALK DUE TO LIVESTOCK.
Note that the group size will be limited to a maximum of 25, so prior bookings will be needed for this walk. Please reserve your place/s by email or text with Melanie, using contact details above.
We expect the walk to be popular, so would advise booking places ASAP please. Priority for places will initially be given to Ramblers members, so please state this when booking a place.
Please let us know if a place is reserved and you're subsequently unable to attend, so your place can be reallocated (a waiting list may be needed).
Please also be aware that other opportunities to undertake this same walk are available via the National Trust, who provide a range of free guided walks (of which this is one) to the general public (no need to be NT or Ramblers members) on advertised dates which can be found by searching online for 'Events at Belton Estate'. It currently appears there that this same walk will also be available on Saturday 28 February, for which places must be booked directly with the National Trust (see link attached).
Belton Information Hub - Belton Estate Car Park
