Slow Ways Routes Slebil one, Slemet one
I wanted to be away early to be on my way and also because I wanted to be packed up before too many people were out and about. I made sure I left no trace and started my walk though very quiet village streets.
A short stretch of footpath through some fields and then on to quiet country lanes. There was almost no traffic early on a Saturday morning and it was quite relaxing looking at the beauty of nature in the sunshine.
For a little way I joined what once had been a Roman road.
I stopped for a break in the village of Scredington where there was an attractive church and a handy bench in the sunshine.
There was such a variety of terrain as I continued on to Sleaford.
This included a very different crop in this field
My Slow Way route ended in Sleaford, at the Railway Station.
I stopped for lunch. I got some fish and chips and people watched for a while. I had booked an Airbnb room in the village of Ruskington and continued my walk. My next Slow Way mostly followed the Spires and Steeples waymarked trail. This afternoon’s walk was a lovely contrast from this morning as I was mainly walking beside the River Slea.
Because this was a Slow Way and I was walking from place to place I headed away from the river into the village of Ruskington. I found my Airbnb and what a joy. My hosts were so lovely. I wasn’t just renting a room I was welcomed almost as part of the family.
Jan made me a cup of tea and we chatted then I got myself sorted in a lovely complete annexe with private bathroom and lounge. I took some time in he evening to try and sort out where I was going to sleep tomorrow night. Yesterday Neil had contacted several people and there was a possibility of staying at the village of Nocton just past Metheringham. However I hadn’t heard anything and I got a bit anxious so decided to book at a camp site at Kirkby Green just before Metheringham. quite late on I did get an offer of staying with a family in Nocton but I emailed back and explained that I had just booked at a camp site.
Jan did some washing for me and made me a sandwich. I could have shared a family evening with them but was content to be quiet. I did say yes to an ice cream sundae though. I was completely overwhelmed by their kindness and hospitality. I had paid for a room but I got so much more!!