The Viking Way (Part 2)

May 2017.
Completing the Viking Way - this time starting at the Humber Bridge and walking down through the Lincolnshire Wolds to finish in Lincoln.
In stark contrast to last year we were 'blessed' with sweltering heat for the whole 6 days. The heat, combined with a significant proportion of road walking meant sore feet for several days. Also, the terrain was not as varied as last year - good walking, but a bit monotonous at times.
We were joined on the first day by my brother Marc and his wife Nic - a pleasant change for us to have company.
Miss B'z - the best place in Barnetby for a fresh roll ... and cake ...
Leaving Barnetby
Viking Way marker
Information board, Bigby
The monument, Somerby - what better way to celebrate 29 years of "happy conjugal union" ?
At last - a shady stretch as we leave Somerby
Vineyard at Somerby
The "Rest and be Thankful" shelter, Searby
Footpath from Searby to Owmby
Just checking ....
Ah, yes. This is the life !
"The town fire engine was once kept under the hillside behind the large doors ..."
Nettleton Valley ...
... and a check of the route
More welcome shade ...
... and several bricked-up old iron mine shafts.
Radar station near Normanby
The church at Normanby le Wold
Views accross the Wolds from Walesby church
Flashy gatepost
Entering Willingham Woods (note fleece 'firmly' attached)
River Bain flood alleviation scheme
Final aproach to Market Rasen. O-oh! No fleece ??
More flloding infrastructure
The River Bain, Maket Rasen
Dappled shade in Willingham Woods
Leaving Betts Plantation and heading for Tealby
Tealby sewage treament works ... err ... 'water recycling centre'!!
Beyond Bayons Park - England's green and pleasant land.
A brief glimpse of the River ***
Ancient burial mound or barrow or something ...
A lst water break looking towards the church at ***
Our B&B - The Old School House, Donington on Bain
Some welcome shade, **
Less-than attractive watercourse maintenance, ***
That's more like it - lovely floodplain meadow
Sweetcorn (?) protected by plastic sheeting - most peculiar
Approaching Bardney
High Street, Bardney
Our final B&B - The Black Horse, Bardney
Commemorating RAF IX Squadron who flew Lancaster bombers out of Bardney in the Second Wold War
Entering the outskirts of Lincoln
Fountain at The Arboretum, Lincoln
Lincoln Cathedral