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A quiet road through a beautiful area, partly following an old (dismantled) railway line. I was surprised that this road isn't on the map/OSM, even though it's a public road.

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Coleby Wood 70.3m P42 (231ft) (DoBIH Hill ID: 19743) [JNSA 26821]

Good for a little explore.

Good for a little explore.

This path boasts fantastic views towards the Alkborough Flats and the confluence point of the rivers Trent and Ouse.

Julian Bower is a great example of a well preserved turf maze with its sunken form demonstrating its great age. It is thought that the maze was cut by Spalding Priory before 1220. It is one of few surviving turf mazed believed to be from the medieval period.

Set in a converted barn The Paddocks Tearoom offers delicious home cooked snacks, farmhouse lunches and freshly baked cakes all prepared on the premises. It's a small tea room, but very popular, so if you're part of a larger group give them a call to pre-book on 01724 721642.

Alkborough Flats was first flooded in 2006. It is designed to provide a place to store flood water during extreme weather and create a new habitat for wildlife. It has quickly become a massive reedbed with extensive areas of wet grassland, supporting a huge variety of birdlife.

Julian's Bower is a name which was given to turf mazes in several different parts of England. Only one of this name still exists, here at Alkborough in North Lincolnshire.

Nice little quaint area where you can see the turf maze and sit down and appreciate the views.

Check opening times as appeared to be closed when I went at midday

Area has some history, nice lookout point and seating area.

Quiet little village plenty of walking routes around to adventure around area

Open during Daylight hours, more the welcome to sign visitor book.

Check web site for opening times or ring em

Really nice and quiet to regroup and have a 5 min rest

nice views of the Trent and beyond

Julian's Bower is a well preserved example of a turf maze, its sunken form demonstrating its great age. It has been suggested that the maze was cut by Spalding Priory before 1220, and thus predates the pavement maze in Chartres Cathedral. It is one of the few surviving turf mazes believed to be medieval in origin.

Julian's Bower or Julian Bower is a name which was given to turf mazes in several different parts of England. Only one of this name still exists, at Alkborough in North Lincolnshire. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian%27s_Bower Alkborough flats is where the River Humber and Ouse join to form the Humber, very scenic and full of wildlife - worth a visit. http://www.visitnorthlincolnshire.com/item/alkborough-flats/