Please note that unfortunately only registered assistance dogs will be allowed on walks.

Please contact the walk leader if you intend to bring an R A Dog.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Membership Fees – A reminder that membership fees were due on 1 April 2025 after that date please provide an SAE enabling membership card to be posted to you.

First walk will be on May Day – Monday May 5th (Start time 11 am)

No walk is planned for Sunday June 15th due to the Scarborough trip

Please note some walks contain slightly different start times to “usual”; these are highlighted in red
Note – for folk attending the trip to Scarborough, John is holding a meeting on Tuesday May 13th at 1930, at the Conservative Club on Billing Road. This will be useful for information sharing, answering any questions and for John to distribute luggage labels. John is keen for you to attend to share information and save postage on luggage labels.

 

 May
Monday 5 May Leader: Sylvie & Graham 07708 223343 3 – 4 miles
Bank Holiday Monday Morning Walk: Meet for a 11 am start on Main Street, Badby, opposite The Maltsters Country Inn, postcode NN11 3AF, GR SP 559592, OS Landranger map 152,
what3words:commander.woods.hope. A pleasant short circular walk through the beautiful
Badby woods enjoying the experience of seeing bluebells in full bloom. Returning through the
village to finish the walk back at Main Street with the possibility of a drink in the pub (if open)
or alternatively a hot drink and a slice of cake in the village hall. on Main Street or in the village.

Wednesday 7 May Leader: Gill Finch 07977 422473 4.5 miles
Evening Walk: Meet for a 1900 hrs start outside The Saracens Head, Main Street, Little
Brington, Northampton, postcode NN7 4HS, GR SP 663637, OS Explorer map 223. This
delightful circular walk follows the countryside between two charming villages, Little Brington,
Great Brington with the hamlet of Nobottle. A short stretch of road walking is involved, but
much is along a quiet country lane. Some short inclines but mainly flat level going with 4 stiles.

Saturday 10 May Leader: Richard Warr 07732 638245 7 miles
Morning Walk: Meet for a 10 am start outside The Royal Oak, 1 Chapel Lane, Blisworth, Northampton, postcode NN7 3BU, GR SP 727535, OS Explorer map 207, what3words:decanter.provoking.modes. This is a gently circular canalside and field walk from Blisworth following the Midshires Way and returning via Blisworth Hill. Please only park in the pub car park if having lunch there. 

Wednesday 14 May Leader: Patsy McCarthy 07891 833925 3.7 miles Evening Walk: Meet for a 1900 hrs start at Hesketh Road, Yardley Gobion, next to the Tesco convenience store, Postcode NN12 7UL. A lovely country ramble across fields to Potterspury, then to the picturesque village of Furtho and back to Yardley Gobion. Please park with consideration for others in the village.

Sunday 18 May Leader: Angela Folwell 07981 049389 5.5 miles
Morning Walk: Meet for a 10 am start at Ise Valley Pavillion, Grantown Close, Kettering, postcode NN15 5DJ. This is a lovely easy walk taking in Barton Seagrave, Wicksteed Park Arboretum, the nature reserve and the park itself. Walking in some fields, a residential area and the walk contains 2 stiles. Plenty of parking is available in the parking bays provided at the pavilion.

Saturday 24 May Leader: Gill Finch 07977 422473 5.5 miles
Morning Walk: Meet for a 10 am start outside The Saracens Head, Main Street, Little Brington, Northampton, Postcode NN7 4HS, GR SP 663637, OS Explorer map 223. This circular walk winds its way through the countryside, linking the two villages of Little Brington and Whilton with the hamlet of Brockhall. It crosses a landscape of large fields offering extensive views across Northamptonshire. Some road walking is involved, but much of this is along a quiet country lane with little passing traffic; the walk contains several stiles. Refreshments are available after the walk at the Saracens Head, please make your own arrangements. 

Wednesday 28 May Leader: John Churchman 07821 143067 3.5 miles
Evening Walk: Meet for a 1900 hrs start outside Spencer Arms, Northampton Road, Chapel Brampton, Northampton, postcode NN6 8AE, GR SP 730663, OS Explorer map 223. A lovely evening stroll around the Bramptons and “millionaires” row. Please only park in the pub car park if you are staying for refreshments. 

JUNE
Sunday 1 June Leader: Sue & Bill 07814 076423 / 07840 870281 5 miles
Morning Walk: Meet for a 10 am start outside The Wharf Inn, Welford, Northampton, postcode NN6 6JQ, what3words:ambition.webcams.vintages. We walk through the village and onto the Grand Union Canal towpath, returning to The Wharf via the Welford Arm. The walk is a little undulating to start but flat along the canal towpaths; it contains a couple of stiles. There is plenty of parking at The Wharf and a table has been booked for lunch. Please let Sue know (suelatter@aol.com) by Friday 23rd May if you would like to dine.

Wednesday 4 June Leader: Elaine & Brian 07969 779857 4 miles
Evening Walk: Meet for a 1900 hrs start outside The Royal Oak, Whiston Road, Cogenhoe, postcode NN7 1NJ, GR SP 828606, what3words:outhouse.surfaces.nudge. We walk from Cogenhoe and go via Brafield-on-the-Green. The walk is on very good paths with no stiles and provides far reaching views with little traffic noise (other than in Cogenhoe). Please park in Short Lane next to the pub or otherwise in the village, taking consideration for the villagers. Please do not use the pub car park unless staying for refreshments.

Saturday 7 June Leader: Elaine & Brian 07969 779857 5.3 miles
Morning Walk: Meet for a 10 am start outside The Red Lion, 36 Bridle Path, Brafield-on-the-Green, Northampton, postcode NN7 1BP, GR SP 821587, OS Explorer map 223, what3words:deeply.level.await. This is a relatively flat walk containing no road walking except when walking through the villages. The walk takes us through Whiston, Chadstone and Denton with good views and only 1 stile. please only use The Red Lion car park if staying for refreshments.

Sunday 15 June NO WALK

 

Tuesday 17 June Leader: Alan Page 07594 384421 3.4 miles* Evening Walk:

Meet for a 1900 hrs start outside Foxfield Pavillion, Foxfield Way, (Foxfield Country Park) Grange Park, Northampton, postcode NN4 5BE. Although this is mainly an “urban” walk we use the green spaces that have been built into the estate. The country park is a wide open space on the very outskirts of Northampton / Grange Park. *The walk contains an option of a short cut for anyone who finds this too far; reducing the milage to approx. 2.5 miles.

Saturday 21 June Leader: David Park 07914 308418 5.75 miles
Morning Walk: Meet for a 10 am start outside The Fox & Hounds, 14 Harlestone Road, Lower Harlestone, Northampton, postcode NN7 4EW, OS Explorer map 223, what3words:reef.zest.cared. Starting at Harlestone we walk towards Nobottle skiting Yewtree Spinney and Nobottle Wood. Thereafter walking on to Harpole skirting Harpole Covert. Next we walk through Harpole along Upper High Street returning back to Harlestone Village. The walk contains 3 stiles. Please make your own arrangements for lunch.

Tuesday 24 June Leader: Jan & Tim Holt 07762 701985 4 miles
Evening Walk: Meet for a 1900 hrs start at the gates to the main entrance of Harlestone Firs, Harlestone Road, Northamptoin, Postcode NN7 4EW. The is a perimeter walk of the Firs containing no stiles to see the progress of the new road.

Sunday 29 June Leader: Patsy McCarthy 07891 833925 5.9 miles
Morning Walk: Meet for a 10 am start at Manor Farm Court, postcode MK12 5NN (off Old Wolverton Road), what3words:bunks.cliff.towels. A walk through the Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve in Ouse Valley Park. (This is home to many water birds and an ancient breed of cattle) Walking through paths and fields to Cosgrove with some stiles. After a short stretch of road walking, back along the Grand Union Canal past the site of the old port and over the 200 year old iron aqueduct, a marvel of early 19th century engineering and still in use today. There are no toilets in the carpark, the nearest facilities are The Galleon Pub, Old Wolverton Road. Please make your own arrangements for lunch.

JULY
Tuesday 1 July Leader: Julie & Penny 07955 787701 4 miles
Evening Walk: Meet for a 1900 hrs start outside Spencer Arms, Northampton Road, Chapel Brampton, Northampton, postcode NN6 8AE, GR SP 73026625, OS Explorer map 223, what3words:ready.that.forest. An easy circular walk taking us through classic Northamptonshire countryside containing some lovely views. The walk contains one short flight of steps (with handrail) and no stiles. Please only park in the pub car park if you are staying for refreshments. 

Saturday 5 July Leader: Alan Page 07594 384421 5.2 miles
Morning Walk: Meet for a 10 am start outside St Margaret Church, Bedford Road, Denton, Northamptonshire, postcode NN7 1DG. Walk takes us across the fields to the hamlet of Chadstone, using a combination of tracks, bridleways and field paths heading to Cogenhoe and on towards Brafield-on-the-Green. There are extensive views across the Nene Valley. Before Brafield we head back to Denton. Walk contains 4 stiles, one of which Alan refers to as a “double stile” together with an awkward challenge where we go down a bank to cross a stream via a wooden bridge; however this can be managed with care. The walk contains a number of arable fields hence could be muddy if wet.  Alan's 33rd Anniversary walk which was previously cancelled.

Wednesday 9 July Leader: Lesley Harrison 07814 942580 3 miles
Evening Walk: Start time to be determined, either 1730 or 1900 hrs. Meet at Hollowell Sailing Club, Hollowell, Northampton, postcode NN6 8RN. The walk follows the path around the reservoir passing through a wooded area and open meadows. Watch out for wildlife. Some walking is on rough ground and includes some gentle slopes. Possibly damp and muddy in places dependent on the weather. The walk contains no stiles and three or four gates. Plenty of parking is available in the club car park. Toilets are available.

Sunday 13 July Leader: Linda Lamb 07392 838990 5.5 miles
Morning Walk: Meet for a 10 am start outside St Mary’s Church, 10 Church Street, Blakesley, Towcester, postcode NN12 8RA, GR SP 628505, OS Landranger map 152. A farmland walk containing great views via the pretty village of Bradden. The Bartholomew Arms is open for drinks only. However pub lunches are available nearby in Farthingstone or Greens Norton. Please make your own arrangements for lunch.

Tuesday 15 July Leader: Les Carter 07873 231097 3.75 miles
Evening Walk: Meet for a 1900 hrs start at the layby near to The Britannia Pub, Old Bedford Road, Northampton, postcode NN4 7AA, OS Explorer map 223, what3words: caring.search.nuns. A gentle circular walk via Ransome Road Lake, Northampton University Campus, Becketts Park and Midsummer Meadow.

Saturday 19 July Leader: Lesley Harrison 07814 942580 5 miles
Morning Walk: Meet for a 10 am start outside The Ward Arms / Witch and Sow Pub, Guilsborough, postcode NN6 8PY. Note: the pub is now permanently closed. A pleasant stroll through the village to the reservoir. Thereafter the walk follows a path around the reservoir, passing through a wooded area and open meadows; looking out for wildlife. Some walking is on rough ground and includes some gentle slopes. Possible damp and muddy in places dependent on the weather. The walk contains no stiles and three or four gates. We will stop at Hollowell Sailing Club for a break where toilets are available. Park in the pub car park or considerately in the village.

Tuesday 22 July Leader: Bill & Sue 07840 870281 3.7 miles
Evening Walk: Meet for a 1900 hrs start at the small car park at the church of St Peter & St Paul, Church Street, Rothersthorpe, Northampton, postcode NN7 3HS, what3words: downcast.hockey.dining. A lovely circular walk across the fields and along the Grand Union Canal to Gayton Junction, past Gayton Marina and Rothersthorpe Locks.

Sunday 27 July Leader: John Churchman 07821 143067 5.9 miles
Morning Walk: Meet for a 10 am start outside The White Horse, Walgrave Road, Old, Northampton, postcode NN6 9QX, GR SP 786732, OS Explorer map 223. This is an undulating circular walk via Faxton and Scaldwell with good views and some stiles. Parking in the pub car park is limited. Please inform John a few days prior if you wish to stay for Sunday Lunch. 

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Wednesday 30 July Leader: Phil & Lindsay 07939 315683 3.7 miles
Evening Walk: Meet for a 1900 hrs start at The Swan, Harborough Road, Lamport, postcode NN6 9EZ. A pleasant circular walk including a mixture of field edges, gravel and hard paths. The walk contains no stiles. Parking is available at The Swan car park.

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AUGUST
Saturday 2 August Leader: Julie & Penny 07955 787701 5.3 miles
Morning Walk: Meet for a 10 am start outside Bugbrooke Community Café, Church Lane, Bugbrooke, Northampton, postcode NN7 3PB, GR SP 67545744, OS Explorer map 223, what3words:hampers.exam.browsers. This is a lovely walk from Bugbrooke to Nether Heyford utilising the Grand Union Canal towpath and returning via the Nene Way and fields back to Bugbrooke. We have parking options, either park directly on Church Lane near to the community café, GR SP 67545744 what3words:match.cadet.behaving or a little further along the lane on the left just prior to the church All Michael & All Angels, GR SP 67445738, what3words: hampers.exam.browsers. Please make your own arrangements for lunch and park with consideration in the village.

Tuesday 5 August Leader: Linda & Sara 07714 049058 4.5 miles
Evening Walk: Meet for a 1830 hrs start at Upton Country Park car park, High Street, Upton, Northampton, postcode NN5 4EN, what3words:flies.lives.activism. A circular walk via Upton Country Park to the Sun Inn, Kislingbury. Here we will take a break at the pub with an opportunity to buy a drink before making our way back using a route through the park. The walk contains no stiles.

Sunday 10 August Leader: Les Carter 07873 231097 6 miles
Morning Walk: Meet for a 10 am start at The Cock Inn, 1 High Street, Roade, Northampton, postcode NN7 2NW, OS Landranger map 152, what3words:grasp.riskiest.sour. An easy walk via Stoke Bruerne, the Grand Union Canal, Ashton and back to Roade. The walk is mainly on grass farm tracks with a maximum of 8 stiles. Please make your own arrangements for lunch.

Wednesday 13 August Leader: Ann & John McEvoy 07775 592392 3.2 miles
Evening Walk: Meet for a 1900 hrs start at Dobbies Garden Centre / Waitrose shop, Newport Pagnell Road, Northampton, Postcode NN4 6HP. This is a nice easy evening stroll along the Newport Pagnell road to and around Hardingstone Pocket Park. The walk contains no stiles or gates and consists of an easy paved walkway all around. The garden centre gates close at 2100 hence plenty of time for a walk and shopping afterwards otherwise a drink in the Queen Eleanor Pub.

Saturday 16 August Leader: Jim & Denise 07986 756020 / 07749 713702 6 miles
Morning Walk: Meet for a 10 am start at The Bartholomew Arms, 30 High Street, Blakesley, Towcester, postcode NN12 8RE. Starting from the pub this walk takes us over fields, on bridleways and minor roads via Plumpton Wood and back to Blakesley. The walk contains three stiles. pleasemake your own arrangement for lunch.

Wednesday 20 August Leader: Graham Pickard 07708 223343 3 – 4 miles
Evening Walk: Meet for a 1900 hrs start at the roundabout close to The Brittania Pub. Nearest postcode NN4 7YB, GR SP 777595, OS Explorer map 223, what3words:envy.trees.drop. A gentle walk following footpaths to Brackmills Country Park, skirting the edge of the park to connect with the disused railway line which leads towards Great Houghton. From Great Houghton we cross the A428, then walk across fields to The Washlands. Returning via the edge of the Washland to the Water Centre and finally back to our cars. The walk contains 2 stiles. Parking is available on the road near to The Brittania, however DO NOT park in The Brittania car park as it is monitored and you will be fined. Graham will wait and meet everyone at the roundabout.

Sunday 24 August Leader: Janet Bell 01933 741240 5 miles
Afternoon Walk: Meet for a 1400 hrs start at the Market Place, Olney, postcode MK46 4AJ. A lovely circular walk via Weston Underwood and back to Olney. The walk contains no stiles. Suggested parking is in East Street at the playing field.

Saturday 30 August Leader: Ann & John McEvoy 07775 592392 5.5 miles
Morning Walk: Meet for a 10 am start in Drovers Car Park, Hunsbury Hill Country Park, Hunsbury Hill Road, Northampton, postcode NN4 9UW. An easy walk containing no stiles, starting from the café, walking through East & West Hunsbury parks and Delapre Abbey. It is a figure of 8 walk, taking in the woods surrounding Delapre Golf Course and the 1460 War of the Roses area. There will be a stop at the Delapre Café if open for a convenience stop and afterwards snack food is available in the Drovers Café.

Your Club always needs Walk Leaders. If you would like to lead a walk on the next programme, please contact the Club’s Walks Organisers:

Saturdays & Sundays: Denise McEwan 07749 713702
Evenings (May to August only): Graham Pickard 07708 223343
They will be delighted to hear from you and will provide help and advice if needed.
 

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