Greatford - Braceborough - Greatford

Walk Description	Distance	6.3 miles
A circular walk that covers the beautiful countryside between Greatford and Braceborough. Muddy in wet weather as the majority of the walk is across fields, with a little bit of road walking as you enter Braceborough. There are lots of way markers along the path	Time	2 hours 5 mins
	Steps
	Difficulty	Leisurely
	Map Link	Local 9

(1) Woodlands 

The walk starts on Greatford Gardens, which is off Carlby Road in Greatford. Walk down Greatford Gardens, pass through some gates with a 'Woodlands' name plate (1) (the footpath passes through a private garden). As you pass the final house on the right you will see a Public Footpath sign that sends you down a path on the right and then over a bridge, After crossing the bridge turn left and walk along a path in a lightly wooded area.

Follow the path around to the right until you see a footpath sign on your left. Head across the field heading slightly right, pass a small marker post (2) at the end of the field and cross the next field in the same direction to the right of a large tree. 

At the end of the field pass through a gate and cross a small field used for pasture (3), heading for the top right hand corner. Go through a gate and you will then end up on a signposted path. Turn right (left takes you to Stamford). After a short distance veer slightly right into a field and follow this path through a second field heading towards a wooden bridge. Cross the bridge. 

(2) Marker Post

Follow the path through the field and after a short walk the path skirts around the edge of the field. At the end of the field cross over a road and continue in the same direction along a road SP  Braceborough.

(3) Gate leading to pasture field 

Turn right at the village hall towards the church and then first right opposite the Old Rectory. The path splits off to the left, but continue straight on. Go through the gate at Mead Cottage, follow the path at the side of the hedge. Go over a stile and continue in same direction, then over a second stile. Cross the field continuing in same direction. Go over a wooden bridge then turn right and follow path around the edge of the field. This will lead you back onto Carlby Road. Turn left along the road and then right again onto Greatford Gardens. and the end of the walk. 

If you are in need of refreshment there is a pub on Main Street in Greatford, called the Hare & Hounds.

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