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From the Village Hall cross over Lincoln Road and left alongside Branston Hall grounds.
Continue on past The Wagon and horses along High Street to the crossroads.
Turn right down Silver Street towards the old centre of the village.

Turn right down Chapel Road and at the Methodist Church turn left along Chapel Lane.
Turn right onto Thackers Lane. Continue straight on along Hall Lane and out into open countryside with Branston Hall grounds to your right.

After passing through a small area of woodland turn right down the farm track signed public bridleway. Follow the bridleway right around the woodland with views of the Hall to the right.
Cross over a small stream by the easy stepping stones, turn left and follow the stream lined with willows.

Turn right at the end of the hedge and continue along the hedgerow and follow the footpath right through a gap in the hedge.
Continue straight on between the rear of the houses and Branston Hall woodland and out onto Lincoln Road, back to the Village Hall.

Brisk walking is an ideal way to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. It also makes you healthier all round and gives you more energy to do the things you enjoy in life.
If you are not used to exercise it is important to take it slowly at first and build up your fitness gradually. Aim to walk for at least 20 minutes two or three times a week.
Check your body - make sure that your heart is beating faster than usual, but not racing, your breathing is deeper and more rapid than usual, but not uncontrolled. If you can talk to someone easily while walking, you are exercising at the right level.
If you have any of these symptoms while walking: pain, unusual fatigue, dizziness, feel sick or unwell - STOP! If the symptoms are persistent, or come back later, or if you are worried about them, see your doctor.
Be kind to your skin - the warmth of the sun can make us feel happy, healthy and relaxed. Enjoy these good feelings without the ill effects of over-exposure. Avoid the midday sun, use sunscreens, cover up with loose clothing and a wide brimmed hat.
Footwear - you don’t need any special equipment for walking, just a good pair of strong and comfortable shoes, which support your heels and arches.
Safety - if walking in the dark, make sure you can be seen. Try to find someone to accompany you. If walking alone try to let someone know where you are going and what time you expect to return. Walkers using this leaflet do so at their own risk.