Lincolnshire Limewoods Walks - Faldingwoth - Short Walk

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0.00FT
2 hours

The Lincolnshire Limewoods area, between Wragby, Bardney and Woodhall Spa is a great place to explore with ancient woodlands, medieval abbey ruins and a wealth of wildlife and history.

The walk starts in Foldingworth, which dates back to the Saxon period and derives its name from its Old English name meaning 'to make sheep folds'. The walk then passes through Buslingthorpe, a small village which was once much larger in size, and on into Wickenby Wood.

Distance: 3.75 miles (6km)
Time: Approx 2 hours at a leisurely pace.
Parking: Please park responsibly in the village - Grid ref: TF 067 848 Postcode LN8 3SE
Terrain: Village paths, quiet lanes, field paths and woodland rides which may be muddy and uneven in places. Mostly level.
Stiles: This walk has no stiles.

Lincolnshire County Council make occasional changes to these walks or information to the leaflet. For up to date information visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/coast-countryside/walks-lincolnshire.

Step by step instructions

Let's set off!
1

With your back to the Memorial Hall turn right.
2

After approximately 250m leave the main road and follow Buslingthorpe Road straight ahead. Follow the road through Buslingthorpe and past the church and Manor. Continue along the road.
3

Where the road bends sharp left walk straight ahead along a public footpath.
4

At the top of the slope, and at a waymarker post, turn left into the field then bear right and walk towards the lone cottage.
5

At the road turn right. Follow the road for approximately one mile (1.5 kilometres) to a junction.
6

Approximately 150m after the junction turn right onto a public footpath. Follow the path ahead beside the ditch to a hedge and bridge. Cross the bridge and bear slightly right across the next field to the corner of the woodland and fingerpost.
7

Bear slightly left across the field heading to the gap in the hedge at the top of the field.
8

Bear slightly left across the next field to a gap in the hedge. Continue in the same direction across the next field to the right hand corner of the sewage works compound.
9

Cross the bridge and follow the track for approximately 50m before turning right over a small bridge. Bear left across the field to the road.
10

Turn right and follow the roadside path into Faldingworth.
You made it! Well done.
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