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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.

Contact info

The team at Belton

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