InterConnect Walk 7 - Gainsborough - Knaith Park

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3 to 3.5 hours approx

The InterConnect Walks provides a series of suggested walks across the Lincolnshire countryside.

Bus stops are located at the start and finish, of these walks, delivering you to some of the most beautiful spots Lincolnshire has to offer. Explore the stunning scenery, discover wildlife havens or simply enjoy a picnic in a picturesque spot.

Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5km)
Time: approx. 3 to 3.5 hours
Terrain: Along footpaths, bridleways and byway which can be muddy at times. Roadside walking, including some along quiet minor lanes without footways. Mostly level, with some gentle slopes.
Livestock: You may encounter livestock in some fields. If you have a dog with you, please keep it on a lead and under control.
Toilets: There are no public toilets.
Gates: Most are metal or wooden swing type gates.
Bus Route: InterConnect 100.

Step by step instructions

Let's set off!
1

From the bus stop at Lea Road station, walk along the pavement, past the garage, to the pedestrian crossing opposite the supermarket. Cross over the road here and bear right then immediately left to follow the pavement up Foxby Hill.
Halfway up the hill, on the opposite side in a small clump of trees, notice a small stone monument. This commemorates the nearby site of the Battle of Gainsborough during the English Civil War in 1643.
Continue along the footway for approximately 3/4 of a mile, passing the allotments, Middlefield Lane and Park Springs Road.
2

Just before Maybell Close, cross the road to follow a signposted public footpath along a tarmac track. Immediately after the cottages, turn left onto the path beside the hedge. Follow this until a waymark indicates to bear diagonally right across a field towards a hedge, turn right and follow the path a short way to reach another waymark post. Turn left here to cross the field to the edge of Bass Wood.
Observe the sky as this area is popular with buzzards gliding and mewing overhead.
3

Turn right to follow the path around the field edge before turning right through the indicated gap in the hedge, across the farm track, through a metal gate, the path heads diagonally across to another metal gate heading towards a lone tree in the next field and onto a wooden footbridge. The path then leads gently downward to another footbridge then diagonally left to emerge on Heapham Road opposite Walk Farm.
4

Turn right to walk along the road for a short distance before taking the indicated footpath, crossing a short plank bridge and bear diagonally right to follow the path across four fields, one wooden footbridge and 3 metal gates to emerge at Upton.
5

Turn right to walk past the fish & chip shop.
This chippy is one of only a few left in the country with a coal burning frying range!
Continue along the road straight ahead until you reach the Rose & Crown Inn. Continue on the footway ahead, passing the Kexby Village sign.
6

Cross over the road at the public footpath sign indicating a narrow path leading between a farm and a white bungalow, walk straight ahead between two farm buildings, straight across the field to the next hedge. Cross the footbridge and bear diagonally right to follow the field edge path next to the hedge. Cross the footbridge and bear diagonally right to follow the field edge path next to the hedge. Continue ahead, changing into the next field at the indicating waymark at the gap in the hedge and follow this field edge path with a ditch on your left until reaching a minor road.
7

Turn left at the road and follow this into the village of Knaith Park. Turn right and the bus stop is located outside the Stags Head Inn.
You made it! Well done.
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