Great Brington - Nobottle Wood - The Midshires Way - Nobottle - The Macmillan Way - Little Brington - Great Brington. Length Order | Quite muddy The route leaves the park and heads east along the perimeter of Fermyn Woods. We have recently discovered your site and decided our first walk would be No.4 Long Buckby Circular. Walk 8: Old Village Circular: 8 miles across the fields with great views & big trees on a boiling hot day. Hi Phil. The Market Harborough Round is a circular walk of around 83 miles with the town of Market Harborough at its centre. There are 12 rustic winterized rental cabins within the park if you want to hang around for blazing sunsets or bright sunrises. Throughout this lockdown I have been strongly encouraging members to follow the Government's rules & to "Stay Local" message. Find New Walking Friends We went a couple of weeks ago and loved sitting in a hide watching a variety of birds feeding. The first is an eight-mile walk starting in Middleton Cheney and travelling through Upper Wardington and Chacombe. We need to reach the canal which is straight ahead keeping the wood in the picture above on your right, but as the post seem to be pointing to the right of it we headed up that hill Wrong! It is with regret that I contact you. The trail runs across beautiful open fen country for its first thirty miles and for the rest of its journey it then follows, as near as possible, the course of the oolitic limestone belt, comprising stone known as 'Cotswold'. Sulgrave Village Circular. Walk 4: Delapre Abbey Circular: A 10 mile walk from an ancient Abbey, along the Nene way, through the washlands & beyond! Glad you enjoyed it. The 3 woodland walks are all fab and full of sticks! It passes through a number of small towns and villages passing a number of pubs offering a cold drink or tasty snack. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Stoke Bruerne Shutlanger Circular Walk. Walk 89: Burton Latimer Circular: Have you had your daily wheat? Competitions if (x.type === 'password') { Where to hit the water this summer. Make your way to Bears Den off Route 7 in the Blue Ridge Mountains above Bluemont and hike the short but strenuous Loudoun stretch of the Appalachian Trail known as Virginias Rollercoaster. Which walking trail has the most elevation gain in Northamptonshire? Wandlebury Country Park 8. If you need any advice help etc, just shout. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Council, Tourism Award Categories & Nomination Forms, Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) Program, 5 Adventures to Experience Along the LoCo Ale Trail, Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park. This 50 mile circular walking route taking in the pleasant countryside around Northampton was created by the local walking group the Ten Foot Club in 2003. It is one of the best walks in Northamptonshire, if you are looking to photograph Banded Demoiselles and other dragonflies in summer. Easily our new favourite walk. The most popular and difficult walking trail in Northamptonshire is, Fotheringhay and Woodnewton Circular Walk. Open except Tuesdays, 10am to 4pm. Regional Parks, District Parks & Nature Preserve. Walk 127: Brisbane, Australia, Circular Walk, Walk 128: Cairns, Australia Circular Walk, Walk 129: Chester City Circular: What have the Romans done for us?, Walk 130: Rotorua New Zealand. Let me know what you think of them , These all look like beautiful places to go for a walk no wonder you visit them regularly. If you follow the trail it takes you across the fields which have no obvious route and then you join back up with the signed route anyway! Local caf Shoes Cup & Cork is filled with Leesburg history as it once served as everything from the Leesburg Post Office and first Leesburg telephone office to a new car show room and shoe shop. Walk 25: Florence City Walk: Does it live up to the hype? I love Badby Woods, its been a favourite of mine since I was a little girl. Great trail, bit muddy in places but overall it was great. Some of these look lovely! I came across your blog when searching for walks in Northamptonshire and just wanted to say thanks for your recommendation of Summer Leys. Hikers will see a diverse range of forest wildlife and natural flora, protected due to the Nature Preserve designation. Accessible year-round, the trail is primarily used for walking and nature trips; dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash. Starting point in Boddington - Northamptonshire. https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1IGGsmGJRvgEFIEmFgEEeNkNIlXi-QG_3&ll=52.274841645739635%2C-0.3698871457031183&z=9. You're in the suburbs but a world away. Make sure to stop by the cafe near the trailhead after your walk! This is a flat route suitable for all ages. You will walk next to the Hardingstone Dyke and have views of the water throughout your journey. Dotted across Northamptonshire, these beautiful walks will take you over stunning countryside, along canal-side paths and through quaint villages. To contribute to go4awalk.com or to contact us about anything at all - see Talk To Us. Dave . Photo Gallery Nice walk in muddy conditions! The second continues up to Braybrooke and is just under 26 miles and the final part completes the walk, up to Stamford and is 33 and a half miles long. As the track is very long, it is advised that it is done in a minimum of three sections. Top Tip:Its a great place to go to enjoy the Autumn colours, as shown by the above photo taken a couple of weeks ago. So far (& its taken me 3 years!) Walk 57: Boddington Reservoir Circular: You wanna a flake with that luv? Probably not good to do if it has been raining as quite slippery. There are some stiles to cross, so it may be difficult to navigate with large dogs. Be advised that there is a crossing over a stream which is relatively slippy if you are not prepared with adequate footwear. Now try & work out which direction the marker is pointing. function myFunction() { This route may be muddy after rain so waterproof shoes are recommended. Looking forward to this morning's Fotheringhay Group W, I love Kinewell Lake (pronounced Kin-E-Well) What a fab time our Group had this morning & it will be even better wh, Our first Group Walk of March 2023 & where better than Kinewell Lake (pronounced Kin - e -well). Lovely in parts, but too many stretches of road. Copyright 2000-2023 TMDH Limited. One of the best dog walks in Northamptonshire is guaranteed here as you can choose from one of three circular trails depending on how energetic you feel; the 2.5 mile Reservoir Walk, 1.5 mile Meadow Walk or the gentle one mile stroll. According to AllTrails.com, the longest walking trail in Northamptonshire is. GPS file Route profile Location Map Thenford Hill & Upper Wardington from Middleton Cheney, Byfield, Aston le Walls & Boddington Reservoir, Chipping Warden, Thorpe Mandeville, Culworth Circular, Elkington, Grand Union Canal & Cold Ashby from Winwick, Stockerston, Great Easton & Gretton from Lyddington. Had a lovely chat with the lady & itll all be updated later. Walk 44: Oxford Circular: A Perch & The Trout sounds like a case for Inspector Morse, Walk 45: Killarney Town Centre: The Key to the Kingdom, Walk 46: Fenny Stratford Circular: Parks, canals & lakes a bit of everything, Walk 48: Chepstow Town Walk: A Christmas stroll, Walk 49: Weymouth Town Walk: Beware the Black Death, Walk 50: Oakham Town Walk: The traditional English town is still alive, Walk 51: Uppingham Town Walk: Back to school, Walk 52: Olney Town Walk: Keep running & tossing as fast as you can, Walk 52: Pontefract Town Walk: The sweet smell of sugar, Walk 53: Newport Pagnell Town Walk: Its as keen as mustard, Walk 54: Seven Sisters & Beachy Head Circular: Watch your step. Walk 1: Londons East End Circular: In search of Jack the Ripper & the Twins!! With the warmer weather and blossoming flowers, spring is the best time to try out some of Northamptonshire's most beautiful long distance trails. Of course you can. These spaces are defined as: Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services 742 Miller Drive, SE Leesburg, VA 20175 Phone: Temporary Changes in Claude Moore Pools Operating Hours. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Walk 91: Helmdon Village Walk: Lovely village, lovely people. Whilst you were writing this I was actually visiting the owners to change that. Whilst theyre very impressive trees, stick with your first thoughts & walk towards the lock cottage in the distance, If you head across field on very marked footpath this does head towards canal, Hi Pam Bless you, youre very kind. The terrain of the route was a combination of enclosed, field, riverside and woodland paths and tracks, plus short road sections, pavements and back alley paths. What is the most popular and difficult walking trail in Northamptonshire? Im sorry to hear that Castle Ashby is attracting so many visitors at this time of year which is causing the farmer to have to put up barriers. Author: Cheryl Joyce. Dear Frank There is also kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and fishing, the lake stocked with several species of bass and trout. For help logging on, see Help > FAQs > Logging On. Walk no104 Watford and The Jurassic Way from West Haddon. The walk tracks along the north east side of Northamptonshire and visits a number of beautiful villages along its way. The terrain of the route was a combination of woodland and field paths and tracks, a cycle path and short road sections. Product Reviews/Gear Tests Walk 118: Lamport Circular Walk: Spot the mushroom! Please ask permission to use site content and images. Grafham Water 2. Houghton Mill and the Hemingford Loop 3. The coordinates will take you to a quiet curb side where we left our car (for free) and it didnt seem to be a problem. Walk 7: Yardley Gobian Circular: Stepping back in time across the fields to The Deserted Village. Easy to find and very pet friendly with some attractions for kids. Probably the best-known trail in the county, this 45-mile park the narrowest in Virginia runs fromSterlingin the east toPurcellvilleout west on the bed of the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad. The best place to look is on the Interactive Map & then if you click on a PIN it will show you a link. Dave. Wowwhat a short walk! Cambridge to Granchester along the River Cam 10. ), Walk 18: Four Spires: Broughton Great Cransley Thorpe Malsor Loddington Cransley Wood Broughton, Walk 20: Braybrooke & Arthingworth Circular, Walk 23: Annie & Ninas Cotton End, Northampton Circular Walk, Walk 24: Tinas Flore Circular via Brockhall, https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1IGGsmGJRvgEFIEmFgEEeNkNIlXi-QG_3&ll=52.274841645739635%2C-0.3698871457031183&z=9, What a fabulous fun group today on one of my favourite, History, death, beautiful watermills, a castle & Reg Dwight! The Deli @ Castle Ashby for the best fresh baked olive bread Copyright 1997 - 2023 Walking Britain.All rights reserved. It was 2 miles and my 4 year old son loved every minute. Youre in the suburbs but a world away. Head to downtown Leesburg, a 10-minute drive north, where streets are lined with chic boutiques, cafes, bars and restaurants. Click on those for each part with instructions & pictures etc. It was very blissful. The villages of Everdon, Little Everdon and the hamlet of Snorscombe are also worth a look if youve got time. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Walk 59: Kislingbury Circular: Why not combine it with Sunday Lunch, Walk 60: Sudborough Circular: Living it up around Lyvedon New Bield, Walk 61: Bugbrooke & Nether Heyford Circular: No need to flour this one up, Walk 62: Middleton & East Carlton Circular: Steel yourself, Walk 63: Warkton & Weekley Circular: Ise spies a tea shop, Walk 64: Winwick Circular: Views to die for from Honey Hill, Walk 65: Wansford Circular: Watermeadows & Dick Whittington, Walk 66: Polebrook Circular: Frankly my dearI dont give a damn, Walk 67: Brackley Town Centre: Elvis is alive & well, Walk 68: Greens Norton Circular: Catherine Parr lived here? Other walks in Britain - For a list of all the areas where walks are available go to the Main Walk Index. Will look forward to checking out the new walks. Walk 95: Highgate Linear: Hitler, George Michael & a very naughty boy, Walk 96: Haworth Circular: The Railway Children Walk Dont upset the bloomin missus!, Walk 97: Southwold Circular: Were Ladies you know!, Walk 98: Thorpeness Circular: Walking with our heads (house) in the clouds, Walk 99: Storms River Mouth Circular: A South African wobble, Walk 100: The London Circle Line: 21 miles around the stations, Walk 101: Knysna, South Africa Town Walk: A place of contrast, Walk 102: Cambridge City Walk: The Art Trail, Walk 104: Wigan City Walk: The Road to Wigan Pie(r), Walk 105: Burnley Town Walk: Memories of a time gone by, Walk 106: Abergavenny Town Walk: Gateway to the Brecons, Walk 107: St Ives Town Walk: Worth The Wait, Walk 108: Palermo City Walk: A foodie & cultural stroll, Walk 109: Birmingham Centre Walk: Traditional Markets & Canals, Walk 110: Creswell Crags Circular: Home of the Ice Age Hunter. Click here for the A - Z. Hambleton Peninsula Circular: Ambling on the shores of Rutland Water, Walk 83: Mayfair: Get me to the church on time, Walk 84: Stratford upon Avon Town Walk: To walk or not to walkthat is the question, Walk 85: Kings Cross & Camden Circular: Harry meets Amy & back (to black), Walk 86: Bradford City Walk: Tikka moment to (Aloo) Go(bi) & have a look Bradford. In 2016, goats from Willowsford Farm were guided through the preserve to manage unwanted vegetation. And which walks would you recommend for a 4 year old and a newborn in either a carrier or a pram? Fell Facts Walk 167: West Burton in the Yorkshire Dales. West Haddon - Foxhill Farm - Watford - The Jurassic Way - Barleypiece Spinney - Long Spinney - Flavell's Lodge - Silsworth Lodge Farm - West Haddon. Walk 16: Three Cliffs Bay, The Gower Circular: Cerdded o gwmpas Y Gyr, Walk 17: St Davids Circular: A Pembrokeshire Pilgrimage from the UKs smallest city, Walk 18: Greenwich: From the London Eye on a Fast Boat, Walk 19: Aberdeen City Circular Walk: Any port in a storm, Walk 20: Cardiff City Circular Walk: Sittin on the Dock of the Bay, Walk 21: Penarth to Lavernock Point Linear Walk: Can You Hear MeYes Loud & Clear, Walk 22: Bath City Walk: Bathing with your Beau, Walk 23: Pisa City Walk: A leaning towards piazzas & pizzas, Walk 24: Antrim Town Walk: Irish eyes are smiling. Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services 742 Miller Drive, SE Leesburg, VA 20175 Phone: 703-777-0343 Mailing Address P.O. Unlike most urgent care and walk-in clinics, PM Pediatric Urgent Care, Ashburn VA offers you the ability to book online in advance through Solv prior to . Walk 103: Harrington Circular: Time for a Gin anyone? Walk 32: Litchborough & Farthingstone Circular a little cardio exercise! Went in drier weather, varied route with beautiful scenery ending with the castle - loved it! Looking forward to the next one. Walk 64: Stirling City Walk: Gateway to the Highlands, Walk 65: Falkirk Town Walk: A really, wheelie great walk, Walk 66: Troon Circular: The home of the 2016 Open, Walk 67: Dean Village, Edinburgh, Town Walk: An Oasis in the middle of a bustling city, Walk 68: Holme Pierrepoint Circular: Wet n Wild near Nottingham, Walk 69: Thaxted Village Walk: Morris Men & Highway Men, Walk 70: Braintree Town Walk: Shaaaattttaaaappppa quick walk round the centre of Essex, Walk 71: Little Dunmow Circular: Bringing home the bacon & an otter surprise too, Walk 72: York City Walk: The Bars & Walls, Walk 73: Horncastle Town Walk: Present & the Past in our home town. Dave , How can I join? Its like starting a new hobby! Hill Skills Explore the most popular walking trails in Northamptonshire with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. Sywell - Sywell Wood - Hardwick Lodge - Hardwick - Mears Ashby - Sywell. Lovely straight away hike, Definitely would do it again. Jacksons Plants (signposted on route) for some beautiful violas for hanging baskets. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Walk 87: Covent Garden Circular: Any Venezuelan Beaver Cheese my good man? Walks that start in adjacent counties or areas but cross the boundary and include sections of the route within Northamptonshire. Walk 82 rothersthorpe 5.37 mi +295 ft -302 ft 2h45 Easy. ), Walk 132: Cottesbrooke to Haselbech Hill Circular Walk, Walk 134: Little Harrowden, Orlingbury, Pytchley & Ishaman inter-village circular & a boot scraper in a field, Walk 135: Boughton Circular: Obelisks, Follies, Grottos & Northamptonshires most haunted place!! Cast from the banks or hop into a non-gas boat to get the big ones out in the middle. The Northamptonshire section of the walk begins in Marston Trussell and travels through a number of expansive fields and small villages in north Northamptonshire. though it is only a short detour on the short walk). Thank you so much for linking up with #MondayEscapes, All of these walks look amazing! This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. All the steps with instructions etc are on this website. Outdoors 10 Delightful daffodil walks in Northants Outdoors 58 ultimate outdoor meet-ups 2 hours from Northants Outdoors Where can I take the kids during lockdown? Publisher: Bradwell Books. Walk 92: Middleton Village Walk: On yer bike! Shame as its a lovely area. Follow the signs at the beginning. It really is a lovely place. We have gathered all of the essential information about these eight beautiful walks which you can find below. Customize Map data OpenStreetMap contributors 2 We also have a bluebell field nearby. Some of the highlights of the walk is a section along the Grand Union Canal, near Gayton, a visit to the Salcey Forest and a path through Sywell Country Park. Walk 58: Fotheringhay Circular: Off with her head!! go4awalk.com and go4awalk.co.uk are registered trademarks of TMDH Limited. A 51 mile circular walk which is Northampton's answer to the London Loop. Food-wise, head over to spacious German-style eateryMore Betterin the Hill High Marketplace on Route 7 for superb Bavarian-inspired dishes such as breaded pork schnitzel. Route finding was easy with obvious paths, good waymarking and good landmarks. Maybe not, Walk 69: Hellidon Circular: The Peaks of our stunning County, Walk 71: Great Doddington Circular: Pubs & birds. Get the OS Maps here by clicking on the images below: Yes! Didnt even finish the walk, wouldnt recommend with dogs, way too much road walking. The walk takes in some of the less trodden routes and crosses some of the most attractive countryside as well as visiting notable parish churches and offering views of the Harringworth viaduct. Hi, Ive recently discovered your site, thank you so much for putting this together. Greens Norton Circular Distance: 1.5 miles Pub: The Butchers Arms The Butchers Arms in Greens Norton is a great pit stop on the circular walk (Image: The Butchers Arms) This is a casual stroll of about 30 minutes, so great for less able or younger walkers. Were always visiting our old favorites in the Columbia River gorge in Oregon. Sarah #OutdoorBloggers, OMG! Cookies are used for measurement, ads and optimization. If the farmer is concerned that people are travelling to Castle Ashby to walk, then Id recommend they take registration numbers & report the cars to the police. Walk 72: Earls Barton Circular: Tea & Kinky Boots Vicar? Walk 132: Cottesbrooke to Haselbech Hill Circular Walk The 'Needs to Know' Distance: 6.6 miles (10.65km) Time to walk: It took me just under 3 hours but I was stopping to take pictures & write notes Difficulty: A mixture of hard surfaces & field tracks. Topic . It is a hike of around 80 miles that crosses the south of Rutland.