Starting in Woolsthorpe, thirteen members explored this 9.1 mile walk, led by Dave H and John J, towards the source of the River Witham in a part of Lincolnshire not covered by VBR previously.
After crossing the river for the first time we briefly visited St John the Baptist's Church where Isaac Newton worshipped before turning south to cross fields to North Witham for coffee. Then we continued to South Witham for lunch in the garden of the Blue Cow. Afterwards, we crossed the river for the sixth and final time and headed across more fields to Gunby and eventually down into Woolsthorpe, close to the entrance to Woolsthorpe Manor, now a National Trust property.
Thanks John for the photos.
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| The start next to the Village Hall |
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| Newton's birthplace, Woolsthorpe Manor |
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Where Newton was christened -
St John the Baptist, Colsterworth |
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Newton Chief of Philosophers baptized in this church in AD 1642 |
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| Isaac Newton's sundial displayed in the church, carved with his penknife when he was nine |
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| First crossing (of 6) of the Witham near the start |
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| Second crossing of the Witham. Two centimeteres deep today but can be two metres according to the height gauges |
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| St Mary's Church, North Witham - coffee stop |
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| Just avoiding being mowed down |
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| St John the Baptist, South Witham |
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| The Blue Cow Inn, South Witham - lunch and a drink |
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| Last crossing. The source is just across the county border in Leicestershire. No water today and not nearly as picturesque as .... |
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| ... The Haven, Boston where the river is tidal |
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| St Peter's Church, Gunby - last stop for drinks |
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| Residents of Gunby |
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| Some good field paths and gates today, ... |
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| ... some not so good |
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| Buildings near Woolsthorpe Manor |
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| Witham catchment |
