Woodland Walkabout
Would you like to get outdoors this winter and meet new people? Come and join a walkabout with one of our walk leaders in the beautiful woodlands at Londonthorpe and/or Bellmount Plantation.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Would you like to get outdoors this winter and meet new people? Come and join a walkabout with one of our walk leaders in the beautiful woodlands at Londonthorpe and/or Bellmount Plantation.
There’s no need to book, just head along to Londonthorpe Woods Car Park for 10am on the advertised date, where you will find our walk leader waiting to take you on a Woodland Walkabout.
The walk will take in some of the magnificent views of Londonthorpe, Grantham, Belton Estate, the Mansion House, and Rose Cottage over by Syston Hall. There is no set route, and we will ask you if there is anywhere in particular you would like to go. We could stroll through Londonthorpe Woods, Alma Woods, Londonthorpe Village and Bellmount Plantation, including a visit to Bellmount Tower.
When you finish the walk, you may wish to visit the free-to-enter Grantham House for a well-earned refreshment. The walk will take about 2 hours and will be between 5 to 8 km in length.
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
This 8k walk can be challenging, there are two stiles, it includes a moderate ascent to the Tower, and the route will be over unsurfaced and uneven ground. Finally, there may be livestock in the fields
- 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
- Suitability for children
Age 12+. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring a drink and snack. Binoculars may be an advantage (not essential). Please note that no dogs are allowed on this walk.
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