Looking east across lowland farmland to the coast.Continue on to the road junction at Claxby St Andrew and turn right on to Psalter Road. Follow this road for 1 mile to Skendleby Psalter. Turn right on to a public footpath opposite the road to Skendleby and proceed up hill along the track, following it first left and then right. As we pass a hedge on the right, the highest point of the walk is reached, 75 metres above sea-level. From this point, a superb view to the east can be obtained, looking across agricultural lowland to the coast. On a clear day, both Butlins Skyline Pavilion and Fantasy Island theme park at Ingoldmells can be seen. At the next waymark, follow the path right, with a line of trees and bushes on the left.



CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH

Born in Willoughby on 9th January 1580, John Smith, the son of a local farmer was destined for a life of adventure. After attending early schooling in Alford, perhaps walking along part of this route description, he went on to receive further education at Louth Grammar School. Later he began his travels throughout Europe and eventually in America. Captain John Smith was to become the first Governor of Virginia in America and is best remembered for his association with Indian princess Pochohontas.

Wild Primroses.Upon reaching a footpath sign on the left, the track passes into woodland, but still heading in the same general direction. As we walk on, ignore the track heading off to the right and follow the waymark ahead. The track decends to a junction, at which point turn right. Cross a stile to the left of a fieldgate and follow the left hand side of this grass field to reach the church of St Margaret, Well.


Well Church.View of Well Vale Hall with Alford visible in the background, behind the trees.Turn left in front of Well church and walk alongside the fence. Proceed down a steep hill, taking in the view of Well Vale Hall and its lake to the right. Aim for a footpath sign to the right of 3 fieldgates and then turn right. Walk alongside a fence and cross 2 stiles. Turn left and follow the field edge. Cross a stile to reach a road. Turn right and walk through the village of Well.

Looking east along road through Well village.After 600 meters, turn left along a track with a public footpath signpost. Follow the track to the right to a fieldgate beside an old railway line. Turn left along this old railway line which previously ran from Firsby to Louth. A few metres on, ignore the first path to the right, but take the next right, back towards Alford.

Pass through a gate and into the outskirts of Alford. Cross the minor road on to a surfaced path and follow it to the right to reach Holywell Road. Turn left, and go straight ahead. Pass Spanning Drive on the left and Wood Road on the right. At the end of the road, turn right on to Parson's Lane and cross to the left hand side of the road. Cross Hamilton Road on to South Street. Simply follow the street back to the starting point of the walk.

Number of stiles: 6

Originally written: Tue 8 Apr 2003.
Updated: Sun 1 Apr 2012.

Whilst the utmost care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this walk description, these notes are intended for general guidance only and no responsibility is accepted for any inaccuracies. Always carry the relevant Ordnance Survey Explorer map. Walks are undertaken entirely at the individuals own risk.

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