Alkborough

Start - At entrance to Julian’s Bower, Back Lane, DN15 9JN

• 1
  Walk through the gap in the wall following a way marked admiring Julian's Bower and the Millennium viewpoint. Take the path to the left along the escarpment.
• 2
  Carry straight on through the trees along the escarpment with the River Trent on the right, ignoring a way marked path to the left (this goes to the cemetery and is shortcut).
• 3
  The path eventually drops into a lane with private access to Walcot Hall, cross the lane and up the path on the other side.
• 4
  At a path junction turn left on a wide track with trees to the left, but first it is worth walking a little further to see the Kell Well, down a gravel path. Returning to our path continue until you reach Ivy Cottage on the right.
• 5
  Turn left, passing Walcot Hall and round the bend. After the main entrance to Walcot Hall there is a narrow pavement on the left hand side of the road.
• 6
  As you enter the village turn right into College Close and follow the path on the left of the conifer hedge through to the West Halton road.
• 7
  Turn left and, where the road bends left, cross the road following the waymarked path marked Huteson Lane.
• 8
  Go through the gap in the hedge and across a small field towards a white house.
• 9
  The waymarked path goes to the left of the house and the way goes through kissing gates two s fields and then heads towards some bungalows.
• 10
  A waymarked path goes right towards West Halton, but you turn left down a short lane to the Alkborough/Whitton Road.
• 11
  Turn left, crossing the road and head towards the church.
• 12
  Pass the church, turn right into church View and left into Churchside to return to the start.