Summer Walking Festival
Isle of Axholme Summer Walking Festival 2017 – Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September
Whether it’s a family amble, an informative trek or a riverside stroll, there’s a walking route for everyone in the Isle of Axholme. Join in and learn all about many different aspects of the Isle’s rich history and diverse landscapes. Walks will be led by knowledgeable guides, who can teach you much more about the history, wildlife and geology of the local area.
DOWNLOAD – Summer Walking Festival Walks Leaflet
Summer Walking Festival – WALKS
Saturday 16, 10.30am Historic Tour of Thorne and Hatfield Moors Start Point: Moorends Car Park. Distance TBC on the day
Finish Point: Moorends Car Park
Booking Essential – Please book via North Lincolnshire Libraries
01724 860161 / [email protected]
Saturday 16, 2-4pm
Family Butterfly Walk Start Point: Belton Country Park, 1-2 miles
Finish Point: Belton Country Park
Just turn up!
Saturday 16, 7-9pm
Family Bat Walk Start Point: Crowle Moors Car Park, 2 miles
Finish Point: Crowle Moors Car Park
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Saturday 16, 10am
Historic Tour of Epworth Start Point: South Porch, St Andrew’s Church and finishing in the Market Place, 1-2 miles
Just turn up!
Saturday 16, 2pm
Tour of St Andrew’s Church, Epworth Start Point: St Andrew’s Church, Epworth (less than 1 mile)
Finish Point: St Andrew’s Church, Epworth
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Saturday 16, 9.30am
Keadby Canal Walk Start Point: Keadby Lock Car Park, 3.5 miles
Finish Point: War Memorial, Ealand
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Saturday 16, 12pm
Keadby Canal Walk Start Point: War Memorial in Ealand, 3.5 miles
Finish Point: Keadby Lock Car Park
Just turn up!
Sunday
Sunday 17, 10:00am Finish 3:30pm
‘The industrial Archaeology of Crowle and Thorne Moors’ Start Point: Crowle Moors Car Park, 12 miles
Bring a packed lunch!
Finish: Crowle Moors Car Park
Booking Essential – Please book via North Lincolnshire Libraries
01724 860161 / [email protected]
Sunday 17, 11am
Folktales and the Landscape Start Point: St Mark’s Church, Amcotts (by the gate), 3.5 miles
Finish Point: St Mark’s Church, Amcotts
Booking Essential – Please book via North Lincolnshire Libraries
01724 860161 / [email protected]
Self-guided Walks
Belton railway line walking route
Belton Temple Bellwood walking route
Belton Woodhouse walking route
Churchtown Belton walking route
Epworth Carrside walking route
Epworth Low Burnham walking route
Epworth West End walking route
Haxey Graiselound walking route
Haxey to East Lound walking route
Haxey, Upperthorpe, Westwoodside walking route
Owston Ferry Burnham Rd walking route
West Butterwick – Willow Cottage walking route
If you require any further walking information contact us on [email protected]
Other walks in the area
WALKING INFORMATION
Walking requires physical exertion. Some walks will take place on the moors which can be uneven, wet and at times an arduous task. We strongly advise if you have any medical conditions you should discuss this with your Doctor prior to you attending any walk.
If you are planning to join a walk here are a few things you need to know and consider before turning up.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wear appropriate footwear. You will need stout shoes/walking boots or wellingtons.
- Wear appropriate outdoor clothing.
- Be prepared, walking requires physical exertion. Do not attempt to walk long distances if unsure.
- If on the moors; there are many old peat workings, drains and watercourses. You are strongly advised to keep to marked walls and existing tracks. Snakes live here. Do not touch them or invade their space.
- Please take responsibility for your own safety.
- Take care in urban areas watching out for traffic and sticking to pedestrianized routes.
- In hot weather, bring a sun hat, drinking water and insect repellent.
- Do not leave valuables in car.
- Danger deep water. No Swimming
- Follow the Countryside Code of Conduct:
Ø Be safe, plan ahead and follow the signs
Ø Leave gates and property as you find them.
Ø Protect plants and animals and take your litter home.
Ø Keep dogs under effective control
Ø Consider other people.
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If in doubt contact the IoAHC Landscape Partnership on 01724 297536 or email: [email protected] before attempting any walk