Woodford cum Membris walks

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Edge Hill & Ratley from Radway ( Download : PDF )

5.43mi +748ft -755ft 3h10 Easy
Starting point in Radway - Warwickshire

A Warwickshire walk that is full of interest, visiting some pretty villages and the attractive escarpment of Ege Hill with fine views to the north. The route also uses sections of the Battlefields Trail and Centenary Way long distance footpaths.

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.

Offchurch-Hunningham-Ridgeway-Canal-Railway ( Download : PDF )

7.96mi +210ft -213ft 3h50 Average
Starting point in Offchurch - Warwickshire

Circular route on footpaths, canal and old railway line.

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.

Great Tew and Little Tew ( Download : PDF )

3.94mi +236ft -236ft 2h00 Easy
Starting point in Great Tew - Oxfordshire

This easy circular walk provides a good way to discover two lovely villages with thatched houses, particularly Great Tew! On you way, you will also explore the quiet countryside and enjoy lovely churches and a beautiful giant sequoia!

The Pleasance and Meer End from Kenilworth ( Download : PDF )

6.72mi +167ft -171ft 3h15 Average
Starting point in Kenilworth - Warwickshire

A pleasant walk through the Warwickshire countryside. The start is Kenilworth where you have the opportunity to visit the castle. The route includes a section of Millennium Way long distance footpath.

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.

Around Blenheim Park from Woodstock ( Download : PDF )

6.12mi +226ft -230ft 3h00 Easy
Starting point in Woodstock - Oxfordshire

This circular walk mainly explores Blenheim Park, its monuments and distinctive characteristics including the Grand Bridge, the Column of Victory, Rosamund's Well and an impressive Cedar of Lebanon tree!

Blenheim Park, Combe and North Leigh Roman Villa ( Download : PDF )

10.42mi +479ft -482ft 5h15 Average
Starting point in Woodstock - Oxfordshire

This pretty long circular walk explores Blenheim Park with great views of The Lake and the Palace. Then, follow paths (Palladian and Wychwood Ways) in the countryside following River Evenlode until you reach the remains of a large Roman courtyard villa. You finally go back to Woodstock using a section of Oxfordshire Way.

Bladon circular from Begbroke ( Download : PDF )

4.92mi +157ft -135ft 2h25 Easy
Starting point in Begbroke - Oxfordshire

An Oxfordshire walk that captures typical landscapes of the county. The church at Bladon is also the burial place of Sir Winston Churchill. The route uses established paths.

Berkswell from Meriden using the Millennium Way ( Download : PDF )

8.64mi +230ft -230ft 4h10 Average
Starting point in Meriden - Warwickshire

This Warwickshire walk starts from the medieval stone cross situated in Meriden, which reputedly marks the centre of England. Meriden is also the fulcrum of the 100 mile long distance walking path known as The Millennium Way, which runs from Pershore to Meriden then down to Middleton Cheney. This circular walk incorporates the two northern sections of the Millennium Way, joined by a short link through the delightful village of Berkswell.

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.

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.

South Leigh ( Download : PDF )

5.42mi +105ft -105ft 2h35 Easy
Starting point in Witney - Oxfordshire

Oxford Hill Witney to South Leigh circular walk. A leisurely walk with some nice scenery, a lake and a bird sanctuary. The Masons Arms pub at South Leigh. Mostly B roads and single-track roads.