Sudbrooke Walking Group – We walk on the first Saturday of every month. Everyone is welcome to join us.
The Walking Group was formed in 2007 following requests for walking opportunities during the preparation of the parish plan.
It is an informal organisation; there are no subscriptions and no constitution. Walkers who require insurance cover should make their own arrangements.
Walkers take turns in leading walks.
Walkers meet at 9:30am at the Village Hall on the first Saturday of each month. The walks are usually between six and eight miles in length and the aim is to return to Sudbrooke by 1:30pm. If a longer walk is planned, good notice of this is posted in Sudbrooke News.
Everyone is welcome to join in this free and healthy activity.
For local walks starting from the village hall transport is not required. Otherwise you will need your own transport unless you have made prior arrangements to car share.
Sometimes walkers do not return directly to Sudbrooke at the end of a walk
You are advised to take a waterproof coat, use suitable footwear and bring a snack and a drink.
For more information please contact Mike Halliday on 01522 754686.
Country Walks
I have been asked how we identify our group walks and is there a set programme for the year.
We actually run the walking group on informal lines with no membership subscriptions, no formal rules and members can volunteer to lead a walk if they wish.
During a walk, we will agree the location for the next walk. Sometimes this has to change if ground conditions are poor and we need to opt for a ‘drier’ walk.
We often respond to the seasons for walk location taking advantage of the free massed displays of snowdrops, daffodils, bluebells, autumn fruit and tree colour all in a natural setting.
The focus of other walks may be historical as the Romans and Vikings were quite busy in Lincolnshire as well as the RAF presence in World War Two.
Details of established walks are obtainable from many sources.
The County Council and District Councils provide printed leaflets for walks of all types; online access and download is also available. Parish Councils, village churches, shops and cafes often have details of local walks.
I have a complete set of Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps for the whole of Lincolnshire so that we can tweak an established walk or plan our own walk if necessary.
There are also many hardback and paperback publications of walks in Lincolnshire. The Ordnance Survey ‘Lincolnshire and the Wolds outstanding circular walks’ and ‘100 walks in Lincolnshire and Humberside’ by The Crowood Press are good ones.
Best of all individuals have their own favourite walks so variety is not an issue for us.
Tel 01522 754686
Last walk.
Due to poor ground conditions the planned walk around Doddington was again postponed and we opted for a ‘drier’ walk from Martin to Metheringham airfield and the Roman Carr Dyke canal.
We had a good turnout of 16 walkers and were rewarded with some sunshine although a heavy shower towards the end of the 6 mile walk made our waterproof clothes worthwhile.
From the edge of the airfield there are long views cross the fens to Bardney.
A stag with fine antlers was seen in woodland near the airfield and the Willow trees alongside the canal were in bright new leaf.
Most walkers decided on a late lunch in Woodall Spa to round off the day.
Next walk is Saturday 6th April.
We shall attempt the 6 mile circular Doddington walk if ground conditions permit otherwise a ‘drier’ venue will be chosen.
Walkers should meet at the village hall at 9-30am and are advised to wear a waterproof coat and suitable footwear and bring a drink and a snack.
Everyone is welcome to join the walks.
Mike Halliday
Tel 01522 754686