Windfarm and Old Town

Overview

Distance

2.5 miles

Difficulty

Easy

Terrain

Paths

Description

An extension onto the old town route, going out along Wold Road to the Burton Wold windfarm, allowing an up close view of the turbines.

Interactive Map

Step by Step Guide

  1. Exit The Barn gates and turn immediately right and right again into the alley.

  2. Pass along Oathill Rise until you see another ally on the left (approx. 100m).

  3. Follow the path straight down through the wooded field until it meets the bottom of Church Lane.

  4. Cross over and follow the tree lined path to a style into the dog walking field

  5. Keep to the path to the right and exit onto Wold Road at the next style, turn right onto Wold Road

  6. Continue on Wold Road for about 3/4 mile over the bypass and up until you reach the gate, please note

  7. Continue on Wold Road turning left onto onto Church Street at the wide junction.

  8. Follow the path through the old town to the High Street passing the Church and The Olde Victoria Pub.

  9. Turn left onto High Street and follow until the thurn back into Hilly Farm

Points of Interest

Isham Water Mill Ruins

The derelict remains of the old Isham water mill can be seen amongst the trees on the right hand side as you exit the footpath from the railway onto Mill Lane. The mill was built in 1848 and operated for nearly a century before being partially demolished. If you look carefully you can still see the old mill stones amongst the ruins.

St. Peters Church - Isham

At the top of Middle Street is St. Peters Church, a Grade II listed building, dating from around the 12th Century, with the later addtion of the tower around the 14th Century.

The Lilacs Public House

As you enter into the centre of Isham at the top of the hill on the right is the Lilacs pub, a traditional local pub, serving drinks and food. The Lilacs had been closed for a number of years, threatened with demolision, but has recently been bought out as a community pub, so why not stop off for a drink before your return!

The Weir - River Ise

As you walk through the pocket park, the River Ise flows over a weir. This is the location of the annual Burton Duck (Rubber) Race and the shallow water is a popular play place on hot summer days.

Weetabix Factory

The original Weetabix factory, producing over 3 billion weetabix a year, can be seen on the directly in front of you as you exit the pocket park. A quick sniff of the air will reveal if they are baking right now!

St George, Burton Latimer War Memorial - Junction of Church Street and High Street

The War Memorial in Burton Latimer stands at the corner of Church Street and High Street. It consists of an octagonal, three-stepped base surmounted by an octagonal plinth with eight inscription panels. A tapering stout octagonal pillar rises from the plinth, carrying a caped standing figure of St George holding a bronze lance.