Central Summer: Turf Maze & Tideway Trail
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Join Chris for a 7.8-mile (12.5km) walk from Burton upon Stather along the River Trent to the historic village of Alkborough and the wildlife-rich Alkborough Flats.
We follow the river north toward Alkborough, where we’ll visit Julian’s Bower—a rare turf maze with far-reaching views over the Humber Estuary. Just a short walk from there, we’ll stop for refreshments at The Paddocks Tea Room.
From there, the walk continues onto Alkborough Flats, a peaceful wetland reserve created from former farmland. Now home to reedbeds, grazing marsh, and a variety of birdlife, it’s a great spot for nature lovers.
We return along the same route to Burton upon Stather, finishing with the option of a refreshing drink at The Sheffield Arms.
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What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Remember to bring a packed lunch and plenty of water to stay hydrated throughout the walk.