Summer evening walks. All 4 miles max., and taken at an easy pace.
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Date
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Area
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Meet
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Grid Ref.
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Time
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Distance
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Leader
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Tuesday
1 May
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Goulceby
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Green Man pub, Old main road, Scamblesby
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TF276789
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19.00
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4 miles
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Geoff Mullett
07816-543538
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The season kicks off with a stroll across meadows to Goulceby, then a wander around the village, the birthplace of William Marwood, hangman who invented the 'long drop' system of execution, followed by a hasty retreat for optional refreshment at the Green Man! Dogs welcome on a short lead.
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Tuesday
8 May
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Tetney Lock
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Crown & Anchor, Tetney Lock
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TA342020
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19.00
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4 miles
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Richard Lowen
01472 242548
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A fascinating level walk following the Louth canal from Tetney Lock to the tidal barrier, then along the sea bank with great views (bring binoculars), before returning for optional refreshment at the Crown & Anchor.
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Tuesday
15 May
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Donington
on Bain
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Black Horse car park, Donnington on Bain
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TF236829
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19.00
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4 miles
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Geoff Mullett
07816-543538
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A lovely stroll around Donington and Benniworth, with one ascent and fine views. Return for (optional) refreshments at the Black Horse. Dogs welcome on short lead.
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Tuesday
22 May
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Welton-Le-Wold
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Grass verge near Welton-Le-wold church
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TF273868
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19.00
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4 miles
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Jeff Brandall
01507-601590
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A fine walk through Welton le Wold and on to South Elkington, returning through woodland.
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Tuesday
29 May
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Ludborough Vale
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Grass verge off the A18 (north end of minor road to Utterby)
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TF286947
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19.00
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4 miles
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Richard Lowen
01472 242548
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A gentle climb towards Beesby Top, passing the deserted medieval villages of Wyham and North Cadeby and with fine view en-route.Dogs welcome on short lead.
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Tuesday
5 June
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Manby
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Tedder Hall car park (off Carlton Road)
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TF395870
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19.00
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4 miles
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Peter Dent
01507-328883
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A walk for nature lovers (bring binoculars). From the car park, we walk to the Long Eau washland,and the hide overlooking this excellent wildlife habitat. South to the Carltons, returning to the back of Manby,through the old married quarters. Regret no dogs due to cattle in fields.
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Tuesday
12 June
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Nettleton
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Ramblers Car Park on minor road south of Nettleton
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TF110191
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19.00
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4 miles
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Joan Johnson
01472 509396
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A lovely stretch of the Viking Way, with excellent views if the evening is clear. Regret, no dogs.
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Tuesday
19 June
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Swaby
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Roadside parking on the old road left of A16 near telephone box. Road signed Swaby, Belleau
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TF378772
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19.00
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4.2 miles
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Geoff Mullett
07816-543538
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A delightful mid-summer's walk in and around Swaby valley. Quiet lanes, woodland paths and a few fields. Some easy climbs.
Regret, no dogs.
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Tuesday
26 June
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Tealby
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Tealby village hall CP (donations welcomed)
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TF157908
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19.00
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4 miles
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Peter Braithwaite
01673-838352
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Tuesday
3 July
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Laceby
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The road parallel to the dual carriageway (Grimsby Road), just east of the Laceby Roundabout
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TA210061
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19.00
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4 miles
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John Shadlock
01469-569873
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A circular walk from Laceby to Irby Dales
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Tuesday
10 July
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Ashby cum Fenby
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Ramblers' car park
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TA254010
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19.00
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4 miles
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Phil Haith
01472 320415
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An easy, circular walk from St Peter’s church, Ashby cum Fenby, via Grainsby and back. Dogs welcome on short lead.
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Tuesday
17 July
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South Ormsby
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Roadside parking near the Massingberd Arms pub
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TF369757
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19.00
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4.1 miles
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Geoff Mullett
07816-543538
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A route of field paths and woodland, passing the site of the medieval village of Calceby then on to Driby. Returning for refreshment at the Massingberd Arms. Dogs welcome on short lead.
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Tuesday
24 July
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Bradley Woods
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car park just off the minor road from Bradley to Waltham.
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TA242058
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19.00
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4 miles
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Ted Johnson
01472 509396
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A level, circular walk on good tracks, going through Barnoldby le Beck.
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Tuesday
31 July
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North Elkington
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Grass verge at approach to North Elkington (west side of village).
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TF283903
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19.00
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4 miles
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Ray Van Spall
01472-840919
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An undulating ramble with a couple of gentle climbs, visiting a deserted mediaeval village. Fine views towards the coast.
Dogs welcome on a short lead.
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Tuesday
7 August
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Biscathorpe
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Grass verge near Biscathorpe church (through road gates).
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TF230849
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19.00
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4 miles
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Marion Evans
01526 351742
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A fine walk to Donington on Bain, with sweeping views of the Bain Valley and the hills beyond. Regret, no dogs.
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Tuesday
14 August
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Wold Newton
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Outside barn at North farm
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TF243971
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19.00
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4 miles
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Frances Pankhurst
01507-607630
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A lovely walk over the Wolds, with fine views to the coast
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