Ancaster - walk two

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.

2.5 miles (four kilometres)
1.25 hours

1. Leave the car park and turn right through the village along Ermine Street for about 800m, and under the railway bridge.
2. Turn left immediately after the bridge and follow the lane up the side of the Railway Inn and past the railway halt.
3. At the level-crossing turn right. Climb the hill to a junction. Turn round to admire the views over Ancaster village and beyond.
4. Turn left and follow the road into Sudbrook. At the junction with a grass triangle turn left into Rookery Lane.
5. 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 turn right. At the junction with Ermine Street turn right to return to the starting point.

Ancaster route map

There are no stiles and you are unlikely to encounter livestock. 

The railway line is crossed once at a level crossing

• linked to public transport
• parking
• refreshments
• village/town