Branston, Washingborough Top, and along Folly lane

(S/E) At the start W3W>>> head north down Paddock Lane, which will lead onto the Spires and Steeples Trail, see route signs. Follow the route markings to Cliff Farm.

(1) At the farm, the Spires and Steeples trail will continue north. Turn left, and west, on an access track to Washingbourn Farm, following around the edge of the fields, and continue on this track to where it meets the B1188 main road.

(2) Cross the main road, be mindful it is a busy road, head northwest (right) about 100m to another farm access lane between the houses, it is marked Ashford Farm. Follow the lane, which will pass the farm complex and lead into Folly Lane.

(3) At the end of Folly Lane, turn left into Hall Lane, and follow to the stream (Beck), with Watermill Lane on the right (a). Continue up Hall Lane and turn left into Rectory Lane, back to the start.(S/E)

Before the walk

1. Ensure the walk matches your needs, skills, and abilities
2. Be prepared with suitable clothing and footwear.
3. Personal medication
4. Consider something to eat, and always keep hydrated; take a drink.
5. Use the Visorando app, download the walk to your mobile.
6. Let someone know where you are. The app has a share route function, ‘Share my Location’.

• Transport: There is a bus Service passing through the village. Timings of the buses should be confirmed, allowing for the return trip
• Parking: Vehicle parking - There is some off-street parking in the village
• Timing: The time taken is estimated, to allow extra time, when appropriate, for exploring and personal pace.
• Accessibility: This route has been assigned "Easy" due to a reasonable footpath and the distance.
• Facilities: The local Public House and cafe at the start

Start: This walk's starting point, by the Public house- W3W >>>

During the walk

• The Route: Where applicable, keep to the defined paths
• Follow the Highway and Country Codes: The Countryside: Respect its inhabitants, and other Countryside users
• Leave no trace: leave only footprints, but take away great memories
• Farmland: Leave gates as found. Be mindful around working farms and farm machinery. Keep off the field where crops are growing, stay on the path.
• Dogs: Keep under control, and bag it and bin it, don't sling it.
• Self-care: Know your own limitations; walking is an adventure and can involve risks. Be responsible and know when to turn back, rather than get into difficulties
• First Aid: Treat blisters before they occur,

Enjoyed the walk:

• Where you can: Support the local economy: have a pint, a pasty, or a cuppa.
• Feedback from this walk: Please leave your thoughts

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During the walk

(a) The waterwheel, a short distance down the lane, is the remains of an old waterwheel that supplied water to the nearby large properties

Nearby

The City of Lincoln, with its historic past - The Cathedral, Castle, etc