We are the Stamford Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
David H.
We start the walk from the delightful village of Braceborough and head south into Shillingthorpe Park. Trees have swallowed what little remains of Shillingthorpe Hall, a fine mansion that once housed a group of psychiatric patients, the most illustrious of whom was the occasionally demented King George III. We then pick up the Macmillan Way to the village of Greatford, from where we follow the footpath across to King Street and continue along the bridleway, Long Walk, to the outskirts of Langtoft and on to Baston where we will stop for lunch at the play area.
Our homeward route takes us west to the hamlet of Wilsthorpe and along field edges back to Braceborough.
This walk is along fairly level ground, with a mix of paths through fields, minor roads and field edges. Bearing in mind the wet weather recently, you can expect some mud in places! We will have the usual coffee and lunch stops.
Since the walk goes through several ploughed fields please use poles if you have them. Depending on the weather conditions at the time of the walk some additional road walking may be introduced.
Dogs are accepted on this walk. However, they must be under tight control and on a lead at all times (particularly as its lambing season).
Meet by the telephone box on Main Street. Parking available on Main Street and Spa Road or near the Church. Park considerately in the village please.
