The severe weather warning led to the cancellation of the cycling part of the Outlaw Triathlon which was to take place in the vicinity of today's walk. The forecast torrential rain never materialised but the warnings may have put a few people off and only six started this walk.
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| Five of the six at Hazelford Weir |
Starting outside Ferry Farm, we walked along a very peaceful section of the Trent past Hazelford Ferry to Fiskerton, returning through Morton, Bleasby and Gibsmere. Ten miles in total on surprisingly good tracks considering the proximity of water in all directions and the overnight rain.
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| River Trent near Hoveringham |
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| Hazelford Lock Moorings |
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Before the building of the first Gunthorpe Bridge in
1875, Hazelford Ferry was an important crossing point over the River Trent and
was the main route to Lincoln avoiding expensive bridges at Newark and Nottingham. This location was
thought to be the point where King Charles I crossed the Trent on his way to
negotiate with the Scots at Southwell.
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| Approaching Fiskerton |
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| Lunch at Morton Pinfold |
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| St Mary’s Church, Bleasby |
