SKDC Walking Festival: Belton's Landscape – Geology, History and Nature Walk
Whether you're just curious as to why we have a cliff running through the estate, or have an interest in earth sciences, this walk offers a fresh perspective on the landscape.
- Booking essential
- Free event
Belton’s landscape is beautiful, and its story has been written over hundreds of millions of years. Join one of our walk leaders for a geology-themed journey through time, where you’ll uncover how ancient forces shaped the rolling hills, escarpments, river basin and other water features.
Along the way, we’ll explore: The local and regional geology that defines Belton’s character How the land was formed and changed over hundreds of millions of years We will talk about dinosaurs and fossils from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods Ice ages and glacial maximums The deep connection between geology, nature, and human history
Whether you're just curious as to why we have a cliff running through the estate, or have an interest in earth sciences, this walk offers a fresh perspective on the landscape — revealing how geology has influenced everything from wildlife habitats to historic and present land use.
Step into the past, walk through the present, and see Belton in a whole new light.
Distance: 8.5km.
This walk is part of South Kesteven District Council's Walking Festival so admission to the Estate will be free for those taking part.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Meeting point
Meet at the Stables Courtyard.
- What to bring and wear
Wear comfortable weather-appropriate clothing and footwear for walking.
- 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.
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