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Peascliffe Tunnel Circular Guided Walk

A circular morning walk taking in some fantastic vistas across Belton and Grantham.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event (admission applies)

A circular morning walk taking in some fantastic vistas across Belton and Grantham. Taking the bridal path adjacent to Syston Hall, which was the home of Sir John Thorold and the home of Britain’s first road race circuit. The route takes us up Whipperstall Hill via Green Lane, through Gashouse Plantation and past South Lodge. We then turn left, along the road (grass verge) heading towards Barkston Airfield, a former WWII bomber airfield, before heading down Minnets Hill to Barkston Village. Heading across the road junction to pick-up the public footpath on the left, walking along the River Witham and then heading up to Peascliffe Tunnel before returning to Belton Estate via Belton Hotel. Distance 15km.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Please meet at the Belton Information Hub.

What to bring and wear

Wear comfortable weather-appropriate clothing and good walking footwear.

Accessibility

This event is on surfaced and unsurfaced uneven ground, meaning it is not wheelchair accessible. Grass, muddy, rutted paths, and sloping ground.

Other

Please note, no dogs are permitted on this walk.

Contact info

The team at Belton

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