Barnetby Le Wold - Bigby - Somerby(Pathfinder Guide Lincolnshire & The wolds, Walk #23)
(7.24 Miles, 3Hrs, 15 mins)
We parked in Barnetby by the roadside, near the Post Office on a dull, cloudy Saturday morning around 11:30.
After 2 rain filled trips to the Peak District and North Wales if was good to set off on a walk with no rain, though it did look likely that it could rain.
After passing through several streets the path turned from pavement to grass and into open countryside and fields.
After passing through several streets the path turned from pavement to grass and into open countryside and fields.
The trees are beginning to lose their foliage, though things did look quite green most likely due to much rain over the preceding weeks.
The red autumn/winter berries were much evident.
After a mile or so, we saw what appeared to be a kite in the distance.
It was, but was of the bird scaring variety and was tethered to a long pole.
After passing through the village of Bigby, the walk gave good views across the wolds, though a little mist was evident. A very, flat, easy paced walk and no cows to report, just a few sheep.
We soon came across the monument below, erected in 1770 to celebrate the 29th wedding anniversary of Sir Edward and Ann Weston of nearby Somerby hall. (Why the 29th anniversary and not the next years 30th is not clear?)
Passing up an incline through a small wooded area brought us out onto Somerby wold lane and Somerby top. This we followed for a couple of miles passing a large farm (large interesting fungi spotted here).
Towards the end of this track we spotted something glimmering in the distance. Just as we identified this as the beginning of the runway for Humberside airport, a passenger jet roared down above our heads - very low, on approach to the runway, as we were directly under the flight path.
We waited a while ,and stopped for lunch a little further on, hoping to spot another jet and take a picture. However, the only other plane that presented itself was a small light aircraft.
After eating lunch we continued on, heading back towards Barnetby via more easy flat tracks and across several fields.
We arrived backat the start point around 14:45, having taken 3hrs, 15mins, including several stops and lunch.
After passing through the village of Bigby, the walk gave good views across the wolds, though a little mist was evident. A very, flat, easy paced walk and no cows to report, just a few sheep.
We soon came across the monument below, erected in 1770 to celebrate the 29th wedding anniversary of Sir Edward and Ann Weston of nearby Somerby hall. (Why the 29th anniversary and not the next years 30th is not clear?)
Passing up an incline through a small wooded area brought us out onto Somerby wold lane and Somerby top. This we followed for a couple of miles passing a large farm (large interesting fungi spotted here).
Towards the end of this track we spotted something glimmering in the distance. Just as we identified this as the beginning of the runway for Humberside airport, a passenger jet roared down above our heads - very low, on approach to the runway, as we were directly under the flight path.
We waited a while ,and stopped for lunch a little further on, hoping to spot another jet and take a picture. However, the only other plane that presented itself was a small light aircraft.
After eating lunch we continued on, heading back towards Barnetby via more easy flat tracks and across several fields.
We arrived backat the start point around 14:45, having taken 3hrs, 15mins, including several stops and lunch.
Altogether, an easy, enjoyable walk with reasonable views and some interesting diversions such as Humberside airport, a monument and the bird scaring kite (we are easily pleased!!).. and it did not rain!
Our Walk Score: 7/10
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