Route details
Download routeStart - Messingham Sand Quarries Nature Reserve car park, DN17 3RE
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1Leave car park via information board on wide grass track, continue straight ahead.
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2Turn right going slightly uphill to view pond, turn round and retrace route back to main track.
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3Turn right onto main track (zone 3 ) marker post, continue on track through (zone 4 & zone 5). At V junction take left hand side (zone 6 ) through (zone 7) ponds on both sides of track.
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4At V take right track to Duck Hide (passing the Peter Medland memorial board).
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5After visiting the Hide return taking right track going downhill (zone 8).
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6At zone 11 marker post turn right (zone9) over wooden duck board & continue ahead.
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7Continue along this track through (zone 10).
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8Visit Wader Hide, leave hide & return on track back to wooden duck board.
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9Turn right (zone 11) continue ahead ( sheep in field on left).
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10Continue along this wide track (zone 12) track goes narrower (zone 13), continue ahead through (zone 14 & zone 15) eventually going over more duck boarding into (zone 16), continue over more duckboarding ahead down wide grass track returning to car park.
Food & drink nearby...
The Cookie People
A locally loved cookie bakery offering handcrafted treats, artisan coffee, and a welcoming atmosphere across two Scunthorpe locations.
The White Swan
A stylish riverside inn offering refined dining, boutique accommodation, and a relaxed atmosphere in the heart of the Lincolnshire countryside.
Café Natura - Bottesford Beck
Café Natura is a welcoming coffee shop and visitor centre, perfect for walkers exploring the Beck or tackling the 10-mile Ironstone Walk around Scunthorpe.
The Shires
Family-run country pub and restaurant offering home-cooked meals, carvery, outdoor pods, and event space near Kirton in Lindsey.
Miller and Carter
A stylish steakhouse known for its expertly aged British beef, warm atmosphere, and award-winning dining experience.
The Anchor Beefeater
A family-friendly steakhouse and pub offering great-value meals, including juicy steaks, classic pub favourites, and unlimited breakfasts, all served in a relaxed setting by the lakeside.
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