Londonthorpe Village guided walk
Join one of our Rangers on a circular walk to Londonthorpe Village, which stands on a hilltop overlooking Belton Estate. The village is steeped in history dating back to 161AD.
- Booking essential
- Free event
Join one of our Rangers on a circular walk to Londonthorpe Village, which stands on a hilltop overlooking Belton Estate. The village is steeped in history dating back to 161AD. This short walk will either: take in part of Bellmount Plantation, and time permitting Bellmount Tower, or proceed around Londonthorpe and Alma Woods taking in the sights of Grantham and the WW2 RAF Camp.
A guided tour of the Village and Church will follow. The church will be kindly providing refreshments, cake or biscuits and any donations would be gratefully received.
3 miles/5 km. Duration: 2.5 hours.
The route forms part of the wider Belton Estate and the Woodland Trust at Londonthorpe, as part of the Reconnecting Grantham partnership.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
12+
- Meeting point
Please meet at Londonthorpe Wood Car Park, 5 Gate Lane, Grantham (free of charge). What3Words location ///differ.resides.research Grid Reference: SK 94484 37992.
- What to bring and wear
Walking boots or walking shoes will be required. Wet weather clothing is advisable.
- Accessibility
This event is on surfaced and unsurfaced, uneven ground, meaning it is not wheelchair accessible. There are two stiles and a narrow opening gate. Grass, muddy, rutted paths, and sloping ground.
- Other
No dogs on this walk. Donations for refreshments would be gratefully received.
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