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Overview

A leisurely ramble from Haxey to Low Burnham and Epworth for lunch.We then return to Haxey in order to see the traditional game (or  battle) of Haxey Hood.This starts with the Fool's speech at 3pm after which your participation is not recommended! You can safely watch however.

Saturday, 6 January 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Anyone wanting to know a bit more about the Haxey Hood please look on YouTube at britclip (what is the Haxey Hood) or village idiot walks Haxey Lincolnshire.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 77029 00149
Nearest postcode:
DN9 2JQ
what3words:
formally.gong.propelled
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet and park at the lay by next to Haxey primary school on the road called the Nooking.

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