< Previous30 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYLINCOLNSHIRE WALKSExploring Lincolnshireon footScamblesby’s name hintsstrongly at its long historythough intriguingly, the namederives from the Old Norse andhad been interpreted as the“dwelling of Skammlaus” the“shameless one”. In theDomesday Book the village wasrecorded as “Scamelesbi” andphysical evidence of its mediaevalhistory survives as lynchets (terracedfields) on the surrounding valley slopes;some are just visible to the east from theGreen Man Inn. (At grid ref 295787)Goulceby’s origins too stem from theC9th Danish incursions, the name herecoming from the Norse for “Kolkr’sfarmstead”. Goulceby however has“migrated” from its mediaeval site,which was to the north near the formerchurchyard and cemetery at GR251797.All Saints itself however was relocatedan rebuilt in 1909, but using theoriginal masonry, and inside an oldphotograph shows its originalappearance. Thus we have to all intentsand purposes a genuine mediaevalchurch but “built” in the C20th.However as a consequence of this therehangs a tale! No-one remembered toapproximately a hundred.Only a few yards away howeveris one of Lincolnshire’s lesserknown, though strategicallyimportant roads of the Romanoccupation which crossed theWolds from Lincoln via Tetfordand Ulceby Cross to reach thecoast near Burgh-le-Marsh. Weshould remember that Burgh wasthen at, or very near, the coast and soprovided a vital link to the PeddarsWay, another Roman road acrossNorfolk that terminated on theopposite side of the Wash almostexactly in line with Burgh. Our walkgives dramatic views almostthroughout, especially back towardsLincoln. It’s worth turning round fromtime to time to appreciate them!Flint Hill farmhouse, beside the A153road, is one of Lincolnshire’s highest,standing at an elevation of 475 feet; thecounty’s highest ground being 551feetnear Nettleton.NOTES.Readers are welcome to startfrom the Green Man Inn by kindpermission of the landlord.THE ROUTE.From the inn carparkturn left for 150 yards and take theGOULCEBY FORDON THE ROMAN ROADNEAR FLINT HILLTHE GREEN MAN,SCAMBLESBYScamblesby, Goulceby,Ranby and The Roman RoadOur July “Exploration” is in thebeautiful southern Wolds aroundScamblesby and Goulceby. We followpart of the Viking Way and a glorioussection of Roman road.re-licence the “new” church formarriages, and when this came to lightin 1924 it required a special Act ofParliament to rectify matters andlegitimise fifteen years of weddings.The village was also the birthplace ofWilliam Marwood the famous Lincolnhangman and inventor of the LongDrop whose “day job” was as a cobblerin Horncastle.We by-pass the hamlet of Ranbywhere the church stands alone amongstfields to the northwest, though the Hall(1868) and the Grange with their farms,plus a few cottages, remain.Nevertheless the Domesday Book(1086) records twenty-seven freeman,villagers and smallholders with thirteenploughs between them, inferring apopulation at that time of030-031:Layout 1 14/6/12 15:31 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY31LINCOLNSHIRE WALKSsigned footpath on the right; the Viking Way. Go over afootbridge to reach the A153 and once across thatcontinue beside a stream and through trees to reachopen grassland. There, turn left and on re-joining thestream, bear right beside it. Soon cross a footbridge andturning right, still by the stream, proceed until you reacha road and a bridge.Cross both to a Viking Way signpost and continuewith the stream now again to your left. Beyond a stilecross a track and keep forward along a path andboardwalk through trees to another stile. Next cross ameadow, passing a lake to reach another stile at the roadin Goulceby. (Turn left for 100 yards – and return – if youwish to visit Goulceby’s picturesque ford.)Otherwise enter Shop Lane opposite and at the “T”junction go left, now following Butt Lane round to thenext junction. Go left again, but only for 25 yards, to afootpath on the right. Go through the kissing gate andveer right around a fence corner to walk up a meadowwith another kissing gate near the top left-hand corner.From it a path arrives at another lane with the churchjust a few steps away to your right.Our walk however turns left along the road for about amile. Keep left where the road forks, then in another 400yards take the unsigned track going off to the left. After150 yards or so, go right towards the farmyard at RanbyGrange. Bear right through the farmyard but beforerejoining the road (though you are now on a surfacedlane) double back sharp left onto another track leadingdown to meet the “green lane” of the Roman road at a“T” junction. Turn left.Continue in a straight line for two and a half miles –crossing one road about half way – until you come to theLouth / Horncastle road (A153) below Flint Hill. Crossover and turn left along the verge. Immediately beyondFlint Hill House a signpost on the right points diagonallyover a field. Follow the indicated line to a track thatdescends to Manor Farm in the valley.Keep ahead past the buildings and over a rise to comealongside a hedge. At a cross path continue ahead on agrass track and through a copse. Some 250 yards beyondthat, at a waymark, bear right through a hedge gap andover an arable field aiming towards a group of trees.Passing to the left of these you will join Mill Lane,Scamblesby; and the Viking Way again!GO LEFT INTO Scamblesby village keeping ahead toreach a junction by the school. Finally turn right back tothe inn.by Hugh MarrowsFACT FILESTART: Green Man, ScamblesbyDISTANCE: 10 miles • 16 kilometresMAPS: OS Landranger 122 (Skegness) • Explorer 273REFRESHMENTS: Green Man, Scamblesby.ALL SAINTS GOULCEBYNEAR MANOR FARMVIEW TOWARDSLINCOLN FROM NEARFLINT HILLTHE VIKING WAYBOARDWALK, GOULCEBY030-031:Layout 1 14/6/12 15:31 Page 232 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYTHE OLYMPIC GAMESAs this issue hits the newsagents’shelves, the Olympic torch is headingto the county as the nation gears upfor the biggest sporting event to hitthe UK for decades – and although theaction takes place in London, it’ll havea far wider impact. Lincolnshire willbe welcoming athletes from aroundthe world and ensuring those inspiredhave the chance of competing in thefuture.Indeed some of the big winners atthe Games could have their successmade in Lincolnshire. Team GB’s topequestrian stars have been using thefacilities at the University of Lincolnto train, and the University is alsoplaying host to the EgyptianParalympic team’s training camp. Inaddition the University’s sport team isalso running a programme to provideadvice to the volunteers runningsporting events across the nation.Meanwhile kids across the countyare taking part in a range of activities,some you’ll see at the Games andothers – including graffiti art – youwon’t, as part of the StreetGamesFestival. Events are taking place acrossLincolnshire – in Boston, East Lindsey,South Kesteven, Lincoln,Gainsborough and North Kesteven –and the top teams will battle it out atthe County Festival at YarboroughLeisure Centre on Saturday 7th July.On the day, two hundred youngpeople will have the chance tocompete against each other, meet newpeople and learn new skills.Not inspired yet? We spoke to threepeople who are all playing a role in thissummer’s Games – an Olympicchampion who played a part insecuring the games for London, apotential medallist competing for TeamGB and a future Olympic prospecttaking part in the Torch relay...Dame Kelly HolmesThe Olympic championOne of the most famous BritishOlympians of all time, Dame KellyHolmes’ greatest achievement was herdouble Gold medals at the Athensgames in 2004. She has since beenencouraging businesses to get involvedin winning contracts in the 2012Gloryof theGames!Dame Kelly Holmes is emphasising the benefits for companies from across the UK from the Olympics. Recentlyshe attended a special event in Yorkshire to explain what was on offerPHOTO: COURTESY LONDON 2012It’s a party that’s been years in the making,but the Olympic Games finally take place thismonth. We meet an Olympic legend, apotential star of 2012 and a torchbearer to findout what it’ll mean for our part of the countryIt’s a party that’s been years in the making,but the Olympic Games finally take place thismonth. We meet an Olympic legend, apotential star of 2012 and a torchbearer to findout what it’ll mean for our part of the countryGloryof theGames!032-034:Layout 1 14/6/12 15:34 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY33THE OLYMPIC GAMESGames in her role as an ambassadorfor BT.What benefit will the LondonGames have on the whole of theUK?There are so many opportunities. It’sa time when everyone’s eyes will befixated on the country and there’s areal opportunity to use that as aspringboard. There will be a real influxof tourists and fantastic culture. Thelegacy isn’t just what will happenaround the Olympic park – the legacyis from the enthusiasm and inspirationit generates. It’s a real shame thatAthens, for example, didn’t have alegacy and all the stadia we competedin in those games are no longer in use.What can local companiesachieve from getting involved inthe Games?The same applies to a business as itdoes to an athlete. How far do youwant to go? You can dream of beingan Olympic champion or stay as aclub athlete even if you’ve gotpotential, and a company can stay inthe local area or go and competeagainst the opposition. There’s noreason why companies should wait forthe games and then wonder whythey’re not involved. What can you dothat will bring you into the spotlightin 2012? When you see the success ofa huge sporting event, it’s great to feelthat you played a part in it, even asmall part. Do you think the feelgoodfactor will stretch this far fromLondon?I think it will, all over the countrypeople are getting involved. I’m fromKent and in Kent they’re trying tocapitalise on every opportunity theypossibly can. Yes, they’re closer to theGames but they’re Kent, and theyrealise the potential of gettinginvolved in the event.Kate HaywoodThe Olympic athleteKate Haywood of Grimsby will becompeting for Team GB in the 100mbreaststroke at the Olympics. Kate wonthe 100m breaststroke inside thequalifying mark at the BritishChampionships and will be competingin her second Games after making it tothe semi-final at Beijing in 2008.Did you feel any extra pressurein qualifying for the games asthey’re in London?A little bit! When we qualified forour first games in 2008 we were allreally excited but I think this time itwas more a sense of relief. It was stillan amazing feeling but there is a bitmore pressure as everyone you know isasking if you’re going. I live inAustralia now so I can spend a fewmonths concentrating on my training,but for those who live in the UK it’sgoing to be more difficult becausepeople are going to be talking about itmuch more than usual. What do you expect to bedifferent in your second Games?Last time it was all really exciting,meeting all the famous sports stars andenjoying the experience. This time isgoing to be completely different but Ithink I really need to focus more onmy own performance. As one of theolder athletes I think I’ll need to guidethe younger ones a little more, becausewhen they get there, they’ll be going“Oh, there’s Andy Murray!”. That’swhat we were like in 2008 and we canpass on our advice, to help them forgetabout all the thousands of people arewatching and just focus on what theyneed to do.Will you have chance to take inthe atmosphere, or are the Gamesjust another competition, albeitan important one?Well, the swimming is right at theThe Olympic Games aimto get everyone involvedKate Haywood will becompeting at the newAquatics Centre in LondonPHOTO: COURTESY LONDON 2012Becks – The Olympic torchcomes to Lincolnshire at theend of JunePHOTO: COURTESY LONDON 201234 032-034:Layout 1 14/6/12 15:34 Page 234 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYTHE OLYMPIC GAMESstart of the Games so you don’t reallyhave time in the village beforehand.We’re training in Edinburgh and willfly in four days before the Games start,so for those four days we won’t havechance to do anything but rest and tryand keep healthy.The British Championshipswere held at the new AquaticsCentre. What do you think of thevenue?I think it’s a fantastic venue, it’sprobably one of the best pools I’veever seen. I loved racing in it and Ithink when seventeen thousandpeople are in there it’s going to bebuzzing! Only half the seats were usedat the British Championships and I’msure it’s going to be really special whenit’s full.Lincolnshire is well-representedamong the team. Does that helpwith team spirit?Yeah, Lizzie Simmonds and SophieAllen have also qualified with me andwe’re all from Lincolnshire and we’regreat friends, but we’re all really closein the team anyway – even those whocompete against each other! Obviouslyin some races you’re alongside a friendbut you have to beat them, thoughwe’re still supportive of each other andI’ll be supporting my fellowLincolnshire swimmers!What are your plans for thefuture?I know the Olympics are going to bemy last race and I’m going to retire.I’ve been swimming full-time since Ileft school but I don’t know what I’mgoing to do next. I’m going to go toAustralia with my boyfriend and I’mreally excited about trying new thingsand working out what I want to do.Jade EtheringtonThe Olympic hopefulJade Etherington of Bourne will becarrying the Olympic torch throughLincoln on 27th June. Jade, whoattends Bishop Grosseteste UniversityCollege, is a partially-sighted alpine skiracer who is aiming to qualify for the2014 Paralympic Winter Games inSochi, Russia with the British DisabledSki Team.How did you come to take partin the relay?I was nominated by my tutor andgym instructor at the University... andthey didn’t even tell me! I got an emailearlier this year from London 2012 andit took me completely by surprise. I’llbe running the relay with my guideFiona Gingell. I’m really lookingforward to it because it’ll raiseawareness of both the summer andwinter Games, and give me an idea ofwhat it’ll be like at the Paralympics.Lincoln isn’t the most famous sportingcity and the fact the torch is coming isgreat.How did you get into skiing?I’ve been skiing with my family for along time, as my eyesight got worsewhen I was about sixteen. My parentswanted to know a good resort forvisually-impaired skiers – with widerruns – so they contacted the ski teamand they were looking for femalevisually-impaired skiers to join, so Ihad a trail weekend at the indoor slopein Manchester and they offered me aplace.I’ve only been skiing with Fiona thisyear, and started racing competitivelythis season, moving up from thedevelopment squad. I certainly want totrain and compete more but it’s thelack of funding that sometimes stopsthis. We’ve raced seventeen times thisseason and reached the podium sixteentimes but it’s a question of balancingracing, training and fund-raising withstudying for my degree. Obviously2014 isn’t that far away – in skiingterms it’s only a year so things dohappen fast.Skiing seems terrifying enoughat the best of times. How does itwork when you’re partiallysighted?You ski with a guide and you’ve gotto have a really good partnership onand off-snow. I know how Fiona worksand she has to know how I work. We’reon the same wavelength, so when shesays something I know exactly whatshe means – sometimes she doesn’teven need to say anything! I gothrough the start gate and she skis infront of me, and then via Bluetoothcommunication in our helmets she’lltell me when to turn. On a downhillcourse there’s obviously more time forher to pass on instructions to turn andjump, and we discuss what she’s goingto say on our inspection run. On aslalom run there’s no time to think atall, and that’s why spending time offsnow to get to know each other is soimportant.I don’t have the funds to go outtraining, I’d rather spend it oncompeting. The second time I metFiona – she’s an instructor for disabledand able-bodied skiers and we wereintroduced though the team - we racedin Sweden and won three silvers and agold, we really clicked straight away.How do you raise funds tocompete?Obviously a girl from the Fenlandsskiing is an odd mix as there’s only onehill in Lincolnshire! So we train inEurope and I’m always fundraising. I’vequalified for the World Cup so it’simportant to gain the funds to trainand compete at that level so we canqualify for the Paralympics. I have apage atwww.justgiving.com/jadeetheringtonwhich is a huge help especially as I getGift Aid.Jade Etherington is carrying the Olympic torchthrough Lincoln and hopes to ski for Team GB inthe Paralympics032-034:Layout 1 14/6/12 15:34 Page 3YOUNG FARMERSLincolnshire Young Farmers got wet and wild at their recent YFC rallyheld at Market Rasen Racecourse on Saturday 19th May. 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