Gedney Drove End Walk - Microsites

Be a responsible walker
Please remember the countryside is a place where people live
and work and where wildlife makes its home. To protect the
Lincolnshire countryside for other visitors please respect it and
on every visit follow the Countryside Code. Thank you.
•
•
•
•
•
Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs
Leave gates and property as you find them
Protect plants and animals, and take litter home
Keep dogs under close control
Consider other people
Most of all enjoy your visit to the
Lincolnshire countryside
This leaflet is one in a series of walk leaflets produced by
Lincolnshire County Council’s Conservation Services
Section to help you explore and enjoy the County’s
countryside. If you have enjoyed these walks and
would like information on other walking routes in
Lincolnshire then please visit our website.
If you encounter any problems whilst on these walks, such
as an overgrown path or a broken sign post, please let us
know so they can be corrected.
We would also welcome your comments and suggestions on the
walk and leaflet to help improve future editions.
If this leaflet is not in a format that meets your needs
please contact Conservation Services
Lincolnshire County Council
Conservation Services
Tel: 01522 552222 Minicom: 01522 552055
Email: hp_net@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Website: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/countryside
Walk Information
Walk Location: Gedney Drove End is on The
Wash coast, 14 1/2 km (9 miles) north east of
Holbeach and 17 1/2 km (11 miles) north of Sutton
Bridge.
Starting point: Village Hall, Dawsmere Road, Gedney Drove
End.
grid reference TF 461 294.
Lincolnshire Walks
e
y
n
d
Dro
e
G
ve
En
d
Parking: Village Hall (as above)
Public Transport: Call the Traveline on 0870 6082608 or visit
www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/busrailtravel
Walk length: Shorter walk 6 km (33/4 miles). Longer walk
11 km (7 miles). At a leisurely pace the shorter walk will take
approximately 2 hours and the longer walk 31/2 hours to
complete.
Type of walk: The walks use the old and new sea banks, some
field paths and short stretches on quiet roads to access stunning
views of The Wash. They are on level ground, apart from short
climbs onto the banks. It can be uneven and muddy in places.
Ordnance Survey maps for the area: Explorer 249 Spalding
and Holbeach, and Landranger 131 Boston and Spalding.
Refreshments: The Rising Sun, The Wildfowlers on The Wash
and Drove End Stores in Gedney Drove End.
Sponsored by
Published May 2005
Photographs: Neil Smith (WESG) and LCC
A circular walk of 6 or 11 km (33/4 or 7 miles)
Introduction
These walks use the old and new
sea banks which were built to
claim valuable land from the sea
and act as sea defences. There
are excellent views of The Wash
and the area is renowned for its
bird and seal populations. There
is also a nearby RAF weapons
range which is used throughout
the year and can provide
spectacular but noisy fly
pasts.
The extensive
saltmarsh has a
unique flora and is
valuable for birds
such as redshank, wigeon, pintail,
teal and oystercatchers. The
marsh can be very dangerous and
it is advisable to stay on the
footpaths at all times.
Be a responsible walker
Please remember the countryside is a place where people live
and work and where wildlife makes its home. To protect the
Lincolnshire countryside for other visitors please respect it and
on every visit follow the Countryside Code. Thank you.
•
•
•
•
•
Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs
Leave gates and property as you find them
Protect plants and animals, and take litter home
Keep dogs under close control
Consider other people
Most of all enjoy your visit to the
Lincolnshire countryside
This leaflet is one in a series of walk leaflets produced by
Lincolnshire County Council’s Conservation Services
Section to help you explore and enjoy the County’s
countryside. If you have enjoyed these walks and
would like information on other walking routes in
Lincolnshire then please visit our website.
If you encounter any problems whilst on these walks, such
as an overgrown path or a broken sign post, please let us
know so they can be corrected.
We would also welcome your comments and suggestions on the
walk and leaflet to help improve future editions.
If this leaflet is not in a format that meets your needs
please contact Conservation Services
Lincolnshire County Council
Conservation Services
Tel: 01522 552222 Minicom: 01522 552055
Email: hp_net@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Website: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/countryside
Walk Information
Walk Location: Gedney Drove End is on The
Wash coast, 14 1/2 km (9 miles) north east of
Holbeach and 17 1/2 km (11 miles) north of Sutton
Bridge.
Starting point: Village Hall, Dawsmere Road, Gedney Drove
End.
grid reference TF 461 294.
Lincolnshire Walks
e
y
n
d
Dro
e
G
ve
En
d
Parking: Village Hall (as above)
Public Transport: Call the Traveline on 0870 6082608 or visit
www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/busrailtravel
Walk length: Shorter walk 6 km (33/4 miles). Longer walk
11 km (7 miles). At a leisurely pace the shorter walk will take
approximately 2 hours and the longer walk 31/2 hours to
complete.
Type of walk: The walks use the old and new sea banks, some
field paths and short stretches on quiet roads to access stunning
views of The Wash. They are on level ground, apart from short
climbs onto the banks. It can be uneven and muddy in places.
Ordnance Survey maps for the area: Explorer 249 Spalding
and Holbeach, and Landranger 131 Boston and Spalding.
Refreshments: The Rising Sun, The Wildfowlers on The Wash
and Drove End Stores in Gedney Drove End.
Sponsored by
Published May 2005
Photographs: Neil Smith (WESG) and LCC
A circular walk of 6 or 11 km (33/4 or 7 miles)
Introduction
These walks use the old and new
sea banks which were built to
claim valuable land from the sea
and act as sea defences. There
are excellent views of The Wash
and the area is renowned for its
bird and seal populations. There
is also a nearby RAF weapons
range which is used throughout
the year and can provide
spectacular but noisy fly
pasts.
The extensive
saltmarsh has a
unique flora and is
valuable for birds
such as redshank, wigeon, pintail,
teal and oystercatchers. The
marsh can be very dangerous and
it is advisable to stay on the
footpaths at all times.
The Walk
1 Leave the car park and turn left.
2 Turn left along the public
footpath at the side of Park View
bungalow, cross the drain and
climb up onto the old sea bank.
3 Turn right and walk along the
bank to the road.
4 Turn left along the road to a T
junction.
5 Walk straight across and follow
the footpath to the new sea
bank.
6 Climb the bank and at the top
turn right and follow the path
along the top of the bank for
approximately 11/2 km
(1 mile).
If you
look to
your left
you will
see the RAF
Holbeach
weapons range.
7 For the shorter walk take the
second signed public footpath
on the right through a
pedestrian gate. Follow the
track and lane straight on. Just
before the main road turn right
along the footpath which runs
along the edge of the field.
Rejoin the walk instructions at
12.
The flat circular island out to sea
is in fact man made and built in
1972 as an experimental reservoir
for storing fresh water. Now it is home to a
range of seabirds, and beyond is the Norfolk
coast line.
The Walk
Map & Walk
N
(400m)
Gedney
Drove End
3
1
In the summer months look out for the cattle
grazing the marshes, they help
maintain the saltmarsh habitat so
it is attractive to a variety of
birds throughout the year.
6
Scale 1/4 mile
5
8 Follow the path onto
the bank of the River
Nene and take the first footpath
signed on the right along the
edge of a large drain to the road.
4
2
14
13
7
This stretch of the River Nene was opened in
1831 to provide a new deep outfall which is still
used today by cargo vessels.
The two
lighthouses, which were built in 1826, mark the
line of the old sea bank. The east bank
lighthouse was once the home of Sir Peter
Scott, naturalist, painter and
founder of the Wildfowl and
Wetlands Trust. Known locally
as the follies they were never
used to guide shipping.
12
11
For the longer walk continue
along
the
sea
bank
for
1
1
approximately 2 /2 km (1 /2 miles).
River Nene
10
8
9
“Map drawn from aerial photography copyright Lincolnshire County Council and Getmapping PLC.
Lincolnshire County Council reproduced from OS mapping with permission of the controller of Her
Majesty’s Stationery Office (C) Crown Copyright and Unauthorised reproduction infringes
Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. OS Licence I00025370”
The Wash
9 Turn right and follow the road
until it bends sharply to the left.
13 Turn left along the road into the
village.
10 Take the public footpath which
continues in the same direction
along a stone track. You are now
walking on the old sea bank.
Continue until you come to the
road.
14 At the road turn right and follow
this road back to the village Hall
and car park.
11 Turn right and follow the road
until it bends sharply to the left.
12 Take the public footpath which
continues in the same direction
along a field edge next to a
drain.
Again you are walking along the
old sea bank. Follow the path to
the road.
The oystercatcher is a distinctive wading bird.
With its black and white plumage, red-pink
legs and long orange bill it is easy to spot! It
feeds on cockles and mussels and uses its bill
to make a hole in the shell. It has a
loud shrill ‘kleep-kleep’ call and
has a very noisy courtship
display.
The Wash is designated as an
internationally important area for
nature conservation under The
Ramsar Convention and The Natura
2000 Network and includes an 8573
hectare National Nature Reserve. It
is one of the most outstanding
coastal wetlands in Great Britain
comprising open sea, permanent
shallow water, intertidal sand,
mudflat and saltmarsh. It has been
listed in the top ten sites for
birdwatching in the world! The
best time to see the waders and
wildfowl is on a rising tide between
September and May, as the birds
move from the mudflats to
surrounding land to wait for the
tide to recede.
For more information on The Wash visit
www.washestuary.org.uk
www.esfjc.co.uk/ems.htm
The Walk
1 Leave the car park and turn left.
2 Turn left along the public
footpath at the side of Park View
bungalow, cross the drain and
climb up onto the old sea bank.
3 Turn right and walk along the
bank to the road.
4 Turn left along the road to a T
junction.
5 Walk straight across and follow
the footpath to the new sea
bank.
6 Climb the bank and at the top
turn right and follow the path
along the top of the bank for
approximately 11/2 km
(1 mile).
If you
look to
your left
you will
see the RAF
Holbeach
weapons range.
7 For the shorter walk take the
second signed public footpath
on the right through a
pedestrian gate. Follow the
track and lane straight on. Just
before the main road turn right
along the footpath which runs
along the edge of the field.
Rejoin the walk instructions at
12.
The flat circular island out to sea
is in fact man made and built in
1972 as an experimental reservoir
for storing fresh water. Now it is home to a
range of seabirds, and beyond is the Norfolk
coast line.
The Walk
Map & Walk
N
(400m)
Gedney
Drove End
3
1
In the summer months look out for the cattle
grazing the marshes, they help
maintain the saltmarsh habitat so
it is attractive to a variety of
birds throughout the year.
6
Scale 1/4 mile
5
8 Follow the path onto
the bank of the River
Nene and take the first footpath
signed on the right along the
edge of a large drain to the road.
4
2
14
13
7
This stretch of the River Nene was opened in
1831 to provide a new deep outfall which is still
used today by cargo vessels.
The two
lighthouses, which were built in 1826, mark the
line of the old sea bank. The east bank
lighthouse was once the home of Sir Peter
Scott, naturalist, painter and
founder of the Wildfowl and
Wetlands Trust. Known locally
as the follies they were never
used to guide shipping.
12
11
For the longer walk continue
along
the
sea
bank
for
1
1
approximately 2 /2 km (1 /2 miles).
River Nene
10
8
9
“Map drawn from aerial photography copyright Lincolnshire County Council and Getmapping PLC.
Lincolnshire County Council reproduced from OS mapping with permission of the controller of Her
Majesty’s Stationery Office (C) Crown Copyright and Unauthorised reproduction infringes
Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. OS Licence I00025370”
The Wash
9 Turn right and follow the road
until it bends sharply to the left.
13 Turn left along the road into the
village.
10 Take the public footpath which
continues in the same direction
along a stone track. You are now
walking on the old sea bank.
Continue until you come to the
road.
14 At the road turn right and follow
this road back to the village Hall
and car park.
11 Turn right and follow the road
until it bends sharply to the left.
12 Take the public footpath which
continues in the same direction
along a field edge next to a
drain.
Again you are walking along the
old sea bank. Follow the path to
the road.
The oystercatcher is a distinctive wading bird.
With its black and white plumage, red-pink
legs and long orange bill it is easy to spot! It
feeds on cockles and mussels and uses its bill
to make a hole in the shell. It has a
loud shrill ‘kleep-kleep’ call and
has a very noisy courtship
display.
The Wash is designated as an
internationally important area for
nature conservation under The
Ramsar Convention and The Natura
2000 Network and includes an 8573
hectare National Nature Reserve. It
is one of the most outstanding
coastal wetlands in Great Britain
comprising open sea, permanent
shallow water, intertidal sand,
mudflat and saltmarsh. It has been
listed in the top ten sites for
birdwatching in the world! The
best time to see the waders and
wildfowl is on a rising tide between
September and May, as the birds
move from the mudflats to
surrounding land to wait for the
tide to recede.
For more information on The Wash visit
www.washestuary.org.uk
www.esfjc.co.uk/ems.htm
The Walk
1 Leave the car park and turn left.
2 Turn left along the public
footpath at the side of Park View
bungalow, cross the drain and
climb up onto the old sea bank.
3 Turn right and walk along the
bank to the road.
4 Turn left along the road to a T
junction.
5 Walk straight across and follow
the footpath to the new sea
bank.
6 Climb the bank and at the top
turn right and follow the path
along the top of the bank for
approximately 11/2 km
(1 mile).
If you
look to
your left
you will
see the RAF
Holbeach
weapons range.
7 For the shorter walk take the
second signed public footpath
on the right through a
pedestrian gate. Follow the
track and lane straight on. Just
before the main road turn right
along the footpath which runs
along the edge of the field.
Rejoin the walk instructions at
12.
The flat circular island out to sea
is in fact man made and built in
1972 as an experimental reservoir
for storing fresh water. Now it is home to a
range of seabirds, and beyond is the Norfolk
coast line.
The Walk
Map & Walk
N
(400m)
Gedney
Drove End
3
1
In the summer months look out for the cattle
grazing the marshes, they help
maintain the saltmarsh habitat so
it is attractive to a variety of
birds throughout the year.
6
Scale 1/4 mile
5
8 Follow the path onto
the bank of the River
Nene and take the first footpath
signed on the right along the
edge of a large drain to the road.
4
2
14
13
7
This stretch of the River Nene was opened in
1831 to provide a new deep outfall which is still
used today by cargo vessels.
The two
lighthouses, which were built in 1826, mark the
line of the old sea bank. The east bank
lighthouse was once the home of Sir Peter
Scott, naturalist, painter and
founder of the Wildfowl and
Wetlands Trust. Known locally
as the follies they were never
used to guide shipping.
12
11
For the longer walk continue
along
the
sea
bank
for
1
1
approximately 2 /2 km (1 /2 miles).
River Nene
10
8
9
“Map drawn from aerial photography copyright Lincolnshire County Council and Getmapping PLC.
Lincolnshire County Council reproduced from OS mapping with permission of the controller of Her
Majesty’s Stationery Office (C) Crown Copyright and Unauthorised reproduction infringes
Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. OS Licence I00025370”
The Wash
9 Turn right and follow the road
until it bends sharply to the left.
13 Turn left along the road into the
village.
10 Take the public footpath which
continues in the same direction
along a stone track. You are now
walking on the old sea bank.
Continue until you come to the
road.
14 At the road turn right and follow
this road back to the village Hall
and car park.
11 Turn right and follow the road
until it bends sharply to the left.
12 Take the public footpath which
continues in the same direction
along a field edge next to a
drain.
Again you are walking along the
old sea bank. Follow the path to
the road.
The oystercatcher is a distinctive wading bird.
With its black and white plumage, red-pink
legs and long orange bill it is easy to spot! It
feeds on cockles and mussels and uses its bill
to make a hole in the shell. It has a
loud shrill ‘kleep-kleep’ call and
has a very noisy courtship
display.
The Wash is designated as an
internationally important area for
nature conservation under The
Ramsar Convention and The Natura
2000 Network and includes an 8573
hectare National Nature Reserve. It
is one of the most outstanding
coastal wetlands in Great Britain
comprising open sea, permanent
shallow water, intertidal sand,
mudflat and saltmarsh. It has been
listed in the top ten sites for
birdwatching in the world! The
best time to see the waders and
wildfowl is on a rising tide between
September and May, as the birds
move from the mudflats to
surrounding land to wait for the
tide to recede.
For more information on The Wash visit
www.washestuary.org.uk
www.esfjc.co.uk/ems.htm
The Walk
1 Leave the car park and turn left.
2 Turn left along the public
footpath at the side of Park View
bungalow, cross the drain and
climb up onto the old sea bank.
3 Turn right and walk along the
bank to the road.
4 Turn left along the road to a T
junction.
5 Walk straight across and follow
the footpath to the new sea
bank.
6 Climb the bank and at the top
turn right and follow the path
along the top of the bank for
approximately 11/2 km
(1 mile).
If you
look to
your left
you will
see the RAF
Holbeach
weapons range.
7 For the shorter walk take the
second signed public footpath
on the right through a
pedestrian gate. Follow the
track and lane straight on. Just
before the main road turn right
along the footpath which runs
along the edge of the field.
Rejoin the walk instructions at
12.
The flat circular island out to sea
is in fact man made and built in
1972 as an experimental reservoir
for storing fresh water. Now it is home to a
range of seabirds, and beyond is the Norfolk
coast line.
The Walk
Map & Walk
N
(400m)
Gedney
Drove End
3
1
In the summer months look out for the cattle
grazing the marshes, they help
maintain the saltmarsh habitat so
it is attractive to a variety of
birds throughout the year.
6
Scale 1/4 mile
5
8 Follow the path onto
the bank of the River
Nene and take the first footpath
signed on the right along the
edge of a large drain to the road.
4
2
14
13
7
This stretch of the River Nene was opened in
1831 to provide a new deep outfall which is still
used today by cargo vessels.
The two
lighthouses, which were built in 1826, mark the
line of the old sea bank. The east bank
lighthouse was once the home of Sir Peter
Scott, naturalist, painter and
founder of the Wildfowl and
Wetlands Trust. Known locally
as the follies they were never
used to guide shipping.
12
11
For the longer walk continue
along
the
sea
bank
for
1
1
approximately 2 /2 km (1 /2 miles).
River Nene
10
8
9
“Map drawn from aerial photography copyright Lincolnshire County Council and Getmapping PLC.
Lincolnshire County Council reproduced from OS mapping with permission of the controller of Her
Majesty’s Stationery Office (C) Crown Copyright and Unauthorised reproduction infringes
Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings. OS Licence I00025370”
The Wash
9 Turn right and follow the road
until it bends sharply to the left.
13 Turn left along the road into the
village.
10 Take the public footpath which
continues in the same direction
along a stone track. You are now
walking on the old sea bank.
Continue until you come to the
road.
14 At the road turn right and follow
this road back to the village Hall
and car park.
11 Turn right and follow the road
until it bends sharply to the left.
12 Take the public footpath which
continues in the same direction
along a field edge next to a
drain.
Again you are walking along the
old sea bank. Follow the path to
the road.
The oystercatcher is a distinctive wading bird.
With its black and white plumage, red-pink
legs and long orange bill it is easy to spot! It
feeds on cockles and mussels and uses its bill
to make a hole in the shell. It has a
loud shrill ‘kleep-kleep’ call and
has a very noisy courtship
display.
The Wash is designated as an
internationally important area for
nature conservation under The
Ramsar Convention and The Natura
2000 Network and includes an 8573
hectare National Nature Reserve. It
is one of the most outstanding
coastal wetlands in Great Britain
comprising open sea, permanent
shallow water, intertidal sand,
mudflat and saltmarsh. It has been
listed in the top ten sites for
birdwatching in the world! The
best time to see the waders and
wildfowl is on a rising tide between
September and May, as the birds
move from the mudflats to
surrounding land to wait for the
tide to recede.
For more information on The Wash visit
www.washestuary.org.uk
www.esfjc.co.uk/ems.htm
Be a responsible walker
Please remember the countryside is a place where people live
and work and where wildlife makes its home. To protect the
Lincolnshire countryside for other visitors please respect it and
on every visit follow the Countryside Code. Thank you.
•
•
•
•
•
Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs
Leave gates and property as you find them
Protect plants and animals, and take litter home
Keep dogs under close control
Consider other people
Most of all enjoy your visit to the
Lincolnshire countryside
This leaflet is one in a series of walk leaflets produced by
Lincolnshire County Council’s Conservation Services
Section to help you explore and enjoy the County’s
countryside. If you have enjoyed these walks and
would like information on other walking routes in
Lincolnshire then please visit our website.
If you encounter any problems whilst on these walks, such
as an overgrown path or a broken sign post, please let us
know so they can be corrected.
We would also welcome your comments and suggestions on the
walk and leaflet to help improve future editions.
If this leaflet is not in a format that meets your needs
please contact Conservation Services
Lincolnshire County Council
Conservation Services
Tel: 01522 552222 Minicom: 01522 552055
Email: hp_net@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Website: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/countryside
Walk Information
Walk Location: Gedney Drove End is on The
Wash coast, 14 1/2 km (9 miles) north east of
Holbeach and 17 1/2 km (11 miles) north of Sutton
Bridge.
Starting point: Village Hall, Dawsmere Road, Gedney Drove
End.
grid reference TF 461 294.
Lincolnshire Walks
e
y
n
d
Dro
e
G
ve
En
d
Parking: Village Hall (as above)
Public Transport: Call the Traveline on 0870 6082608 or visit
www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/busrailtravel
Walk length: Shorter walk 6 km (33/4 miles). Longer walk
11 km (7 miles). At a leisurely pace the shorter walk will take
approximately 2 hours and the longer walk 31/2 hours to
complete.
Type of walk: The walks use the old and new sea banks, some
field paths and short stretches on quiet roads to access stunning
views of The Wash. They are on level ground, apart from short
climbs onto the banks. It can be uneven and muddy in places.
Ordnance Survey maps for the area: Explorer 249 Spalding
and Holbeach, and Landranger 131 Boston and Spalding.
Refreshments: The Rising Sun, The Wildfowlers on The Wash
and Drove End Stores in Gedney Drove End.
Sponsored by
Published May 2005
Photographs: Neil Smith (WESG) and LCC
A circular walk of 6 or 11 km (33/4 or 7 miles)
Introduction
These walks use the old and new
sea banks which were built to
claim valuable land from the sea
and act as sea defences. There
are excellent views of The Wash
and the area is renowned for its
bird and seal populations. There
is also a nearby RAF weapons
range which is used throughout
the year and can provide
spectacular but noisy fly
pasts.
The extensive
saltmarsh has a
unique flora and is
valuable for birds
such as redshank, wigeon, pintail,
teal and oystercatchers. The
marsh can be very dangerous and
it is advisable to stay on the
footpaths at all times.
Be a responsible walker
Please remember the countryside is a place where people live
and work and where wildlife makes its home. To protect the
Lincolnshire countryside for other visitors please respect it and
on every visit follow the Countryside Code. Thank you.
•
•
•
•
•
Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs
Leave gates and property as you find them
Protect plants and animals, and take litter home
Keep dogs under close control
Consider other people
Most of all enjoy your visit to the
Lincolnshire countryside
This leaflet is one in a series of walk leaflets produced by
Lincolnshire County Council’s Conservation Services
Section to help you explore and enjoy the County’s
countryside. If you have enjoyed these walks and
would like information on other walking routes in
Lincolnshire then please visit our website.
If you encounter any problems whilst on these walks, such
as an overgrown path or a broken sign post, please let us
know so they can be corrected.
We would also welcome your comments and suggestions on the
walk and leaflet to help improve future editions.
If this leaflet is not in a format that meets your needs
please contact Conservation Services
Lincolnshire County Council
Conservation Services
Tel: 01522 552222 Minicom: 01522 552055
Email: hp_net@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Website: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/countryside
Walk Information
Walk Location: Gedney Drove End is on The
Wash coast, 14 1/2 km (9 miles) north east of
Holbeach and 17 1/2 km (11 miles) north of Sutton
Bridge.
Starting point: Village Hall, Dawsmere Road, Gedney Drove
End.
grid reference TF 461 294.
Lincolnshire Walks
e
y
n
d
Dro
e
G
ve
En
d
Parking: Village Hall (as above)
Public Transport: Call the Traveline on 0870 6082608 or visit
www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/busrailtravel
Walk length: Shorter walk 6 km (33/4 miles). Longer walk
11 km (7 miles). At a leisurely pace the shorter walk will take
approximately 2 hours and the longer walk 31/2 hours to
complete.
Type of walk: The walks use the old and new sea banks, some
field paths and short stretches on quiet roads to access stunning
views of The Wash. They are on level ground, apart from short
climbs onto the banks. It can be uneven and muddy in places.
Ordnance Survey maps for the area: Explorer 249 Spalding
and Holbeach, and Landranger 131 Boston and Spalding.
Refreshments: The Rising Sun, The Wildfowlers on The Wash
and Drove End Stores in Gedney Drove End.
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Published May 2005
Photographs: Neil Smith (WESG) and LCC
A circular walk of 6 or 11 km (33/4 or 7 miles)
Introduction
These walks use the old and new
sea banks which were built to
claim valuable land from the sea
and act as sea defences. There
are excellent views of The Wash
and the area is renowned for its
bird and seal populations. There
is also a nearby RAF weapons
range which is used throughout
the year and can provide
spectacular but noisy fly
pasts.
The extensive
saltmarsh has a
unique flora and is
valuable for birds
such as redshank, wigeon, pintail,
teal and oystercatchers. The
marsh can be very dangerous and
it is advisable to stay on the
footpaths at all times.