"The Splash". Little Cawthorpe.

 I'm dipping into my archive photo's for this post.  I haven't taken any new pics since last October, these are from a visit last May, to the village of Little Cawthorpe.  It's known locally as "the splash" as it has a stream running across the road into the village, which cars have to drive through.

Popcorn and I visited and had a pleasant walk.

We started our walk from the adjacent village of Legbourne.  The stream runs through here
from Little Cawthorpe and has plenty of space to park a car.
This old mill is now part of a small group of holiday accommodation.

We soon got to the start of the stream and walked along it.

A path runs along one side and provides a very pleasant walk.  On a hot day the overhanging 
trees provide some welcome shade.

A small bridge at the start of the walk.

Cow Parsley, my favourite of all the wild flowers.

We were overtaken by a couple along the way.

We arrived at the village of Little Cawthorpe and "the splash", where the stream 
emerges from between houses to cross the road.

Wisteria flowers on one of the houses, slightly past their best but still attractive.

Little Cawthorpe is spread along a main street, with many other houses around the area.

At the end of the main street is the village pond with St. Helen's Church peeping out 
above the trees.

The church is set high up on raised ground and a couple rest during a dog walk.
I did get permission to photograph them & use the pic on my blog.

St. Helen's Church was built in red brick and completed in 1860.  Now redundant it's cared for 
by the Churches Conservation Trust.  Although no services are held here it remains a
consecrated church and is a Grade 2 listed building.

One of the gravestones in the churchyard.

Walking back through the village, some Laburnum blossom brightened up the lane.

Back now to the Ford ("the splash").

Called Watery Lane.  We waited for a car to come along, it was Sunday lunchtime and
there were people coming for lunch at the local pub.

I didn't have to wait very long.

Walking back along the stream we passed this bungalow, 
known as "The Colonial House".

Eventually back at the bridge.

Looking down into the water, it was crystal clear and typical of the many
chalk streams that run through Lincolnshire.

This photo is of a garden in the adjacent village of Legbourne, taken from a bridge.
We returned back to our car having enjoyed a pleasant walk on  a Sunday morning
in May 2024.

Nikon Z6 ii + 24 - 70mm lens.