- Description
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Ancaster is steeped in history and there is evidence of a prehistoric settlement. It is probably best known as a site of a Roman Town. There is a choice of three circular walks in and around Ancaster and Sudbrook using field paths, tracks and quiet lanes. This route is shown in purple on the map.
- Distance
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2.5 miles (four kilometres)
1.25 hours - Starting point
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Playing field and Social Club car park
off Ermine Street
Ancaster
Grid reference SK 984 439 - What3words
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- Directions
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- Leave the car park and turn right through the village along Ermine Street for about 800m, and under the railway bridge.
- Turn left immediately after the bridge and follow the lane up the side of the Railway Inn and past the railway halt.
- At the level-crossing turn right. Climb the hill to a junction. Turn round to admire the views over Ancaster village and beyond.
- Turn left and follow the road into Sudbrook. At the junction with a grass triangle turn left into Rookery Lane.
- Cross the level-crossing, then take the public footpath on the left into a large field known as The Sands. Follow the wide path across the field and then onto a track. At a junction with another path turn left and follow the path along the track to the Old School. At the junction with a road, turn right. At the junction with Ermine Street turn right to return to the starting point.
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- Accessibility and suitability
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There are no stiles and you are unlikely to encounter livestock.
The railway line is crossed once at a level crossing.
This walk uses field paths, tracks, pavements and quiet roads.
- Facilities available on this walk
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- linked to public transport
- parking
- refreshments
- village/town
- Map of starting point