Exploring Bourne on Foot

Regular walking events and organised walks are available in and around Bourne, which provides the perfect opportunity to explore Bourne and the surrounding area, allowing access to areas that aren't normally accessible via car or other means of transport. It also provides a great form of exercise and the opportunity to meet new people. It has also been proven that walking can help alleviate stress and make a person feel more relaxed and content with life.

When exploring Bourne on foot be sure to visit the idyllic and pretty Memorial Gardens and equally appealing Wellhead Gardens, both perfect for relaxation, walking and jogging. The attractive Abbey Lawns are also well worth a visit, being home to many of the town's sporting and recreational events. Also be sure to visit the ancient Bourne Woods (located off the A151 and Beech Avenue), the Elsea Woods (located off the new by-pass), the imposing Red Hall (located just off South Street) and St Peter's Pool; an ancient artesian water supply, reputably filled by seven natural springs (located in the Wellhead Gardens). Be sure to also explore the Town Centre where you find a number of independent retailers selling a wide range of products and services and providing a friendly personal service.

For details of current walking events and organised groups in and around Bourne, please review the related links shown at the bottom of this page. If you wish to explore Bourne on foot of your own accord there are plenty of public footpaths that are available, some of which are listed below.

There are also many pretty and traditional Lincolnshire villages and hamlets to explore around Bourne, which are steeped in history and nested in beautiful countryside. The unspoiled countryside that surrounds Bourne is perfect for discovering a range of historic buildings and features, some of which have existed for hundreds of years. Amongst the many delights of the countryside, you will find a number of traditional country pubs, many of which serve food on a daily basis.

Some of the most desirable villages to explore around Bourne include Grimsthorpe; the home of the historic Grimsthorpe Castle and Corby Glen (accessible via the A151 South of Bourne), Folkingham; home of the Hansen's Chocolate House (accessible via the A15 North of Bourne), Little Bytham (accessible via the B1176 South West of Bourne), Carlby and Witham-on-the-Hill (accessible via the A6121 to the South West of Bourne). Manthorpe (accessible via the A6121) is also well worth a visit to explore The Bowthorpe Oak, which is the largest girthed living British Oak. If you are interested in playing Golf, the pretty village of Toft (accessible via the A6121) offers an attractive Golf course.