Winwick (Northamptonshire) walks

Elkington, Grand Union Canal & Cold Ashby from Winwick ( Download : PDF )

12.89mi +738ft -709ft 6h35 Average
Starting point in Winwick (Northamptonshire) - Northamptonshire

A lengthy Northamptonshire walk that explores the countryside to the north-west of Northampton. The route uses a section of the Jurassic Way, the towpath of Grand Union Canal, fields paths and country lanes. Winwick is a small rural community of some 40 souls, according to their website, situated off the A428 north of West Haddon and west of Northampton.

Ashby Local Walk ( Download : PDF )

6.8mi +308ft -322ft 3h25 Average
Starting point in Cold Ashby - Northamptonshire

My favourite ramble which begins and ends at St Denys Church, Cold Ashby. This is a proper ramble with both hard and soft surfaces and good views from Honey Hill.

Dodford/Weedon circuit ( Download : PDF )

2.7mi +89ft -105ft 1h20 Easy
Starting point in Dodford - Northamptonshire

Taking in the road walking along the A45 but with nice views of rolling countryside, a saunter along the Grand Union, (there's a memorial bench under the A45 to rest and lunch and keep dry), and then heading off the canal towards the village of Dodford with a Grade 1 listed church to visit. Parking at the village hall or opposite the church.

Newnham, Northamptonshire ( Download : PDF )

7.23mi +397ft -394ft 3h40 Easy
Starting point in Newnham - Northamptonshire

This is a good walk at any time but really good in spring when the bluebells are out in Badby Woods and butterflies are exploring the hedgerows. The route passes through some scenic Northamptonshire villages and includes small stretches of the Nene and Knightley Ways.

Grand Union Canal and Beacon Hill from Napton-on-the-Hill ( Download : PDF )

7.53mi +472ft -479ft 3h55 Average
Starting point in Napton on the Hill - Warwickshire

A Warwickshire walk full of interest. The route passes a restored windmill, follows two sections of canal and visits the summit of Beacon Hill which offers good views across the surrounding countryside.

Napton on the Hill circular walk ( Download : PDF )

4.49mi +164ft -164ft 2h10 Easy
Starting point in Napton on the Hill - Warwickshire

A short circular walk that offers some wonderful views of the Warwickshire countryside. The route passes through the village of Napton on the Hill with its fine windmill.

Peatling Magna from Countesthorpe ( Download : PDF )

4.43mi +112ft -108ft 2h10 Easy
Starting point in Countesthorpe - Leicestershire

A pleasant amble through the Leicestershire countryside that lies to the south of Countesthorpe. The route visits the village of Peatling Magna before heading north back to the start.

Peatling Magna & Arnesby From Countesthorpe ( Download : PDF )

6.83mi +203ft -217ft 3h20 Average
Starting point in Countesthorpe - Leicestershire

This Leicestershire walk explores the countryside and villages to the southeast of Countesthorpe. The route includes a section of the Leicestershire Round long distance footpath.

A circular walk from Long Itchington ( Download : PDF )

6.09mi +82ft -72ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Long Itchington - Warwickshire

Starting from Long Itchington with its many pubs, this Warwickshire walk explores some delightful countryside and a section of the Grand Union Canal. The walk also follows a section of the Millenium Way.

Long Itchington to Ufton and return ( Download : PDF )

8.06mi +213ft -230ft 3h55 Average
Starting point in Long Itchington - Warwickshire

A stroll through rural Warwickshire with no destination in mind. This route includes paths, country lanes and a section of the Grand Union Canal.

Grand Union Canal from Great Glen ( Download : PDF )

2.81mi +36ft -36ft 1h20 Easy
Starting point in Great Glen - Leicestershire

A short Leicestershire walk that explores the countryside to the south of Great Glen. The walk also includes a short section of the Grand Union Canal including Crane's Lock.

Potters Marston, Normanton Park and Desford Crossroads from Croft ( Download : PDF )

10.9mi +276ft -253ft 5h15 Average
Starting point in Croft (Leicestershire) - Leicestershire

This Leicestershire walk explores the area to the west and north of the village of Croft, which lies to the south-east of Leicester. The walk uses paths and bridleways and a section of road walking to complete the route.

Southam to southam Holt and back via Ladbroke ( Download : PDF )

4.74mi +167ft -174ft 2h20 Average
Starting point in Southam - Warwickshire

A 5.5 mile walk, mostly in fields around southam Holt and Ladbroke and back to southam.
The route is medium difficulty, with some steep slopes.

Hallaton, Glooston and Rolleston from Tugby ( Download : PDF )

12.09mi +843ft -876ft 6h15 Average
Starting point in Tugby and Keythorpe - Leicestershire

This lengthy Leicestershire walk visits the rolling landscape to the south-east of Tugby to reach the village of Hallaton. The route turns west following the Leicestershire Round footpath to Glooston from where a return to the starts is made through Noseley and Rolleston. The walk follows generally well-marked paths and bridleways.

Rolleston, and Skeffington from Billesdon ( Download : PDF )

4.41mi +302ft -246ft 2h15 Easy
Starting point in Billesdon - Leicestershire

A linear Leicestershire walk which uses paths and bridleways to explore the countryside to the south and east of the Billesdon. Return to the start can be made using Centrebus route 747 which has a regular service between Skeffington and Billesdon.

Fenny to The Kitchen ( Download : PDF )

1.87mi +197ft -98ft 1h00 Easy
Starting point in Fenny Compton - Warwickshire

A short walk from the church at Fenny to the The Kitchen a pub in Farnborough.

Thenford Hill and Upper Wardington from Middleton Cheney ( Download : PDF )

7.64mi +233ft -233ft 3h45 Easy
Starting point in Middleton Cheney - Northamptonshire

This delightful walk explores parts of Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire using a section of the Millennium Way. The route starts from Middleton cheney and continues via Thenford, Upper Wardington and Chacombe back to the start.

Giffard Park to Bradville via Stanton Low and Great Linford ( Download : PDF )

5.26mi +46ft -46ft 2h25 Easy
Starting point in Great Linford - Milton Keynes

A fairly flat route that follows a former railway line, the Grand Union Canal and passes through Stanton Low and Linford Manor Park.

Willen & Tongwell Lakes Plus Grand Union Canal ( Download : PDF )

6.39mi +102ft -102ft 3h00 Easy
Starting point in Great Linford - Milton Keynes

This walk starts and ends at Willen Local Centre (parking). You travel northwards to Tongwell Lake, then westwards to the Grand Union Canal at Giffard Park. Much of the route is southwards alongside the canal until reaching Campbell Park. The route continues southwards beside the canal, leaving the Canal Broadwalk to enter Woolstone in the direction of The Barge pub. It then continues towards the River Ouzel, turning northwards towards Willen Lake and from there back to Willen Local Centre.