A wonderful walk through grassy valleys and over open hilltops. The walk crosses the site of the old Orford Priory, now a series of lumps in the ground, once an important settlement.
Technical sheet
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A Binbrook walk
posted on 26/07/19 by Lincolnshire Wolds. Last update : 08/02/24
(S/E) Start at the Market Place and walk towards the T junction at the northern end. Turn left (signposted for Market Rasen) and walk past the Queen’s Hall. Follow the road left past the RAAF 460 Squadron Memorial.
(1) Cross the road, then immediately after the second bungalow on the right follow the public footpath passing in front of a house, cross the stile and walk across a small field to a further stile.
(2) Cross the stile and continue across the next field heading for a gap in the hedge. Continue across the next field aiming for a prominent electricity pylon where three sets of power lines join.
(3) Cross the next field to the stile at the far side and traverse the marshy ground in the next field using the wooden walkway. Cross the stream via the wooden bridge and climb over the stile at the far end of the field.
(4) Cross a further stile and bridge and follow the dog-leg route of the footpath past the old Priory earthworks to a stile alongside a gate in the corner of the field. Take time to read the information panel about farming and wildlife.
The really sharp eyed may be lucky to spot a weasel running for cover. They are smaller than stoats and do not have a black tip to their tail. Often they are seen crossing a road at top speed.
(5) At the far side of the next field, cross the wooden footbridge over the stream. Follow the footpath alongside the stream and then bear right continuing to another stile at the far side of the field.
(6) Continue across three more fields to the village of Stainton le Vale. Go over the stile to meet the road.
(7) Turn left along the road and where it bears right, go straight ahead through a small gap in the hedge and follow the public bridleway to the left past two cottages.
(8) Continue along the bridleway uphill, through a small wood and turn left at the top of the hill. Follow the bridleway keeping the hedgerow on your left and cross the stream using the wooden footbridge.
(9) Cross the next field and follow the track through the farmyard and past the Manor House.
Once you have gone through the farmyard, look to your left to see the cultivation terraces.
(10) At the road, turn left. Follow the path uphill on the field edge. This path has been created by kind permission of the landowner so walkers do not have to walk along the road here. At the top, carefully cross the road then turn right up a steep bank to follow the public footpath. Continue straight ahead, past cottages on your left. Cross a bridleway and follow the footpath to Binbrook. Turn left along the High Street back to the Market Place.(S/E)
Waypoints
S/E : km 0 - alt. 76 m - Market Place
1 : km 0.39 - alt. 85 m - Public footpath
2 : km 0.79 - alt. 77 m
3 : km 1.12 - alt. 79 m - Marshy ground
4 : km 1.87 - alt. 71 m - Old Priory earthworks
5 : km 2.75 - alt. 70 m
6 : km 3.89 - alt. 82 m - Stainton le Vale
7 : km 4.18 - alt. 95 m
8 : km 4.65 - alt. 93 m
9 : km 6.25 - alt. 76 m - The Manor House
10 : km 6.78 - alt. 94 m
S/E : km 9.23 - alt. 76 m
Useful Information
Maps: OS Explorer Map 282
Parking: Considerate parking in the village.
Terrain: A mixture of footpaths, tracks and roadside walking, with some steep slopes - may be muddy in places.
Stiles: A few, some are stock proof and may be difficult for dogs.
Refreshments & Toilets: Pub and shop in the village, (ask for toilet key in the village shop).
The Lincolnshire Wolds is a National Landscape, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in 1973. Covering an area of 558 square kilometres or 216 square miles, the AONB contains the highest ground in eastern England between Yorkshire and Kent, rising to over 150m along its western edge. Rolling chalk hills and areas of sandstone and clay underlie this attractive landscape.
The Lincolnshire Wolds has been inhabited since prehistoric times and the appearance of the countryside today has been greatly influenced by past and present agricultural practices.
A Countryside Service helps to protect and enhance the landscape through partnership projects with local landowners, farmers, parish councils, businesses and residents of the Wolds.
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
Date of walk : 26/02/22 Clarity of route description : ★★★★★ Very good Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good Walk interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Lovely walk with just a few stiff climbs in the Wolds. We didn't cross one stile on the whole walk so I think these have all been replaced with kissing gates etc. We will be back to explore more areas.
BikerHiker
Overall rating :
5 / 5
Date of walk : 12/07/21 Clarity of route description : ★★★★★ Very good Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good Walk interest : ★★★★★ Very good
The day started drizzly but soon turned out bright and sunny. It was a really pleasant walk but we could have done with a breeze. One steep hill climb got the pulse shifting, the other hills were bearable. It was also an interesting walk and we successfully found the information board near the site of the Priory.
MattM
Overall rating :
4.7 / 5
Date of walk : 04/07/20 Clarity of route description : ★★★★★ Very good Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good Walk interest : ★★★★★ Very good
We tried this walk on a bright, windy day. The route is well chosen and passes through a variety of different landscapes and areas of interest which are well highlighted in the description. The waypoints are easy to find and there is no confusion about finding the right way to go.
Lots of the stiles have now been upgraded to kissing gates, in fact I don't think there was a single stile left to climb on the walk.
When we tried it, there was a brief diversion towards the end of the walk to avoid a garden due to COVID-19 but this didn't affect the walk.
We've tried a number of the Wolds Service walks now and have really enjoyed finding out more about the landscape and history on our doorstep, they are all really good and recommended.