A1133
Martin and Metheringham
B12 0
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4 A1
B1 19 0
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34
B1
178 B1
B1178
91
1 B119
10
8
3 A15
5 A1
B1429
7
B1395
A607
91 B11
B11
07 A6
9
8 18 B1
15
4
12
2 19 B1
14
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Barff Walk
11
13
02
B1190
B1190
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89 B11
B 12
B12
20
8 18 B1
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Haddington
A 15
6
East Heckington A17
A153
16 B6 4
03
North Kesteven District Council Heart of Lincolnshire
A52
Distance 6.3 miles/10.1 kms
A52
7 A60
For more Stepping Out walks, further information on local attractions or accommodation, please call or visit: Sleaford Tourist Information Centre, Money’s Yard, Carre Street, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 7TW Telephone: 01529 414294 Email: tic@n-kesteven.gov.uk www.heartoflincs.com Download all the Stepping Out walks by visiting www.countrysidenk.co.uk www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk www.visitlincolnshire.com
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ECS7044RT 2009
Whilst great care has been taken in compiling this information into this leaflet, North Kesteven District Council cannot be held responsible for any errors, omissions or alterations contained within it. The inclusion of an establishment within this leaflet does not imply any official recommendations by North Kesteven District Council.
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Stables Cottages 94 High Street, Martin Lincoln, Lincs LN4 3QT Telephone: 01526 378528
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A1
The Manor House Stables Timberland Road, Martin Lincoln, Lincs LN4 3QS Telephone: 01526 378717
Many of the paths have been provided by the goodwill of local landowners. These are marked by Highways Act signs. No special permission is needed to use these paths, but walkers are asked to help to ensure a continued welcome by only using the waymarked paths and keeping dogs on a lead. Where paths cross pasture young stock may be present. If you have a dog with you please make sure it is under firm control in these sensitive areas.
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Introduction
Stepping Out
B1398
The Stables Studio 94 High Street, Martin Lincoln, Lincs LN4 3QT Telephone: 01526 378528
Martin Village Shop The Royal Oak, High Street Martin, Lincoln Lincs LN4 3QT
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Chaplin House B&B 92 High Street, Martin, Lincoln Lincs LN4 3QT Telephone: 01526 378795
The Royal Oak High Street, Martin, Lincoln Lincs LN4 3QT
19 B1
Accommodation
Refreshments
B1241
Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre Westmoor Farm, Martin Moor Metheringham, Lincoln LN4 3BQ Telephone: 01526 378270
Go Stepping Out!
A46
Places of interest to visit nearby
www.countrysidenk.co.uk
The Lincolnshire dialect word ‘barff’ means a hill running parallel to lower ground. A ‘barff’ runs most of the way from Timberland Delph, south of Martin, to Plough Hill at Branston Booths. This low ridge (some 18 metres above sea level) marks the dividing line between the dip slope of the limestone escarpment and the Witham Peat Fens. Made up of clays, silts and sands it is never more than a few miles wide. Through it the Romans cut Car Dyke, while monastic houses at Linwood and Nocton took advantage of its higher ground and fertile soil.
The slopes of Blankney Barff, built in Tudor times, still have a lot of woodland and are well enclosed in stark contrast to the fenland panorama that opens to the east and beyond. In the far distance, the Wolds rear in a shadowy wave that winter occasionally crests with snow. On these walks, from many points along the ‘barff’, the great Tattershall Castle is clearly visible on the southern horizon, rising from the flatness of the fens like a giant sandcastle. While to the north, Lincoln Cathedral dominates the skyline from its limestone crag.
Walk Facts
Walk Location
A walk through Martin, along the old Metheringham airfield, following a section of the Car Dyke.
Starting Points
Martin Car Park (Grid Ref: TF 129 600).
Parking
As above, alternatively park on the old Metheringham airfield (Grid Ref: TF 112 615).
Public Transport
For information call the Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/busrailtravel
Walk Length
6.3miles/10.1kms which should take 2½ hours at a leisurely pace. Alternative shorter routes are available.
Type of Walk
A circular walk around good tracks and footpaths. This walk has stiles on it.
Ordnance Survey maps
Explorer 272, 261 and 273 and Landranger 121.