Twelve walkers set out on an
overcast but dry day to complete an 11½ mile route starting in Wymondham (the original home
of Stilton cheese) to search for the source of the River Witham.
Here are some photos from Steve and our leader, Roger.
The route took us north east on tracks and field paths over rolling
countryside to Sewstern and then south to
Market Overton, returning in sunshine via Edmondthorpe. The route made use of the
Viking Way and the Rutland Round.
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The start at Saint Peter’s Church which has a 13 century
tower and 15th century belfry with splendid medieval carving
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| Wymondham village cross that many years ago was moved from outside the village pub to the churchyard |
Just north of the village
Wymondham Windmill was originally built in the 19th century with six sails.
These are currently being restored and it now has a lovely cafe, craft centre
and bike shop.
The source? Despite being one of
Lincolnshire’s main waterways the river’s origins are in the Leicestershire
Wolds just south of Crown Point Farm. Take your pick from the following!
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| Lunch in Market Overton, Rutland |
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| Edmondthorpe Hall owned by the Smith family was destroyed in 1943 when a cook threw a rolling pin at a white cat and in the process knocked over a pan of fat (allegedly) |
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| Saint Michael’s and All Angels' church, Edmondthorpe stands close by and dates from the 13th century with 15th century additions |
