DESCRIPTION:

Meet at Willoughby Church for a tour of the church and talk about John Smith of Pocahontas fame. Follow in his footsteps as he would have walked to school in Alford. Finish the walk at Alford Manor House where refreshments can be purchased whilst car drivers are transported back to Willoughby.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

Meeting location / venue: St Helena’s Church, Church Lane, Willoughby, LN13 9SU

OS Explorer Map Number: 122 and OS Grid Reference: TF460723

Length of walk or activity: 3.5 miles (2.5 hours in total)

Age suitability: Open to all (Children welcome – must be accompanied by an adult)

Ability level and accessibility: Easy (suitable for most levels of fitness)

Terrain: public footpath via tracks and old railway line

Dog friendly – Yes (on a short lead)

Toilets available – Yes including accessible

Refreshments (provided or nearby) – Yes

Parking availability and location – Please park at St Helena’s Church Willoughby. Take B1196 from Alford or Gunby roundabout and turn into Church Lane by the Willoughby Arms public house

Talking Walk (leader will provide information during the walk)

Please contact Margaret Fulwood (margaret5.fulwood@gmail.com) for any enquiries.