Elkington, Grand Union Canal & Cold Ashby from Winwick
Departure from Winwick (West 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
Departure from Cold Ashby (West 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
Departure from Dodford (West 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
Departure from Newnham (West 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.
Flecknoe-Braunston
Departure from Wolfhampcote CP (Warwickshire)
Lovely circular route on paths, bridleways and canal.
The Avon Valley from Rugby Railway Station, Rail Trails
Departure from Rugby (Warwickshire)
This trail takes you from Rugby train station to the village of Clifton upon Dunsmore following a section of the Oxford Canal and Wilmcote the Shakespeare Avon Way. Sample a different side of Rugby, with an amble along the Avon Valley through peace and quiet to the village of Clifton-upon-Dunsmore.
From Hellidon, Millenium Way
Departure from Hellidon (West Northamptonshire)
This circular walk incorporates two idyllic villages, quiet country lanes, pleasant woodland, open countryside, and an interesting church at Hellidon. A small section of the walk crosses Hellidon Lakes Golf Course, so extra care should be taken near the fairways. This is arguably one of our most scenic walks. This is walk 21 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
From Priors Marston, Millenium Way
Departure from Priors Marston CP (Warwickshire)
This delightful circular walk starts from The Hollybush public house in Priors Marston. It mostly goes across flat farmland and passing through splendid woodland. There are only a few inclines. This is walk 22 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Priors Marston to Chipping Warden, Millenium Way
Departure from Priors Marston CP (Warwickshire)
This is the 11th section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Priors Marston to Chipping Warden.
Stockton, Millenium Way
Departure from Napton on the Hill CP (Warwickshire)
This circular walk starts at The Kings Head, near Napton on the A425 where you can obtain refreshments. The route soon joins The Millennium Way along the Oxford canal then across flat farmland & open countryside, turning south to follow the Grand Union Canal and Oxford Canal providing a feast for those interested in narrow boats and history of our canal network. This is walk 25 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Grand Union Canal and Beacon Hill from Napton-on-the-Hill
Departure from Napton on the Hill CP (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.
From Upper Boddington, Millenium Way
Departure from Boddington (West Northamptonshire)
This gentle circular walk starts in the pleasant village of Upper Boddington, and meanders across mostly flat farmland & open countryside. This is walk 19 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Chipping Warden to Middleton Cheney, Millenium Way
Departure from Chipping Warden and Edgcote (West Northamptonshire)
This is the last section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Chipping Warden to Middleton Cheney.
Peatling Magna from Countesthorpe
Departure from 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
Departure from 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.
From Cropredy, Millenium Way
Departure from Cropredy (Oxfordshire)
A lovely circular walk from the delightful village of Cropredy in the Cherwell Valley, three miles north of Banbury and close to Exit 11 on the M40. During this circular walk you will enjoy three delightful villages, some open countryside and farmland, quiet lanes and an attractive section of the Oxford Canal. This is walk 34 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Thenford Hill and Upper Wardington from Middleton Cheney
Departure from Middleton Cheney (West 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.
From Middleton Cheney, Millenium Way
Departure from Middleton Cheney (West Northamptonshire)
This delightful circular walk takes in the beginning, or end, of the MILLENNIUM WAY depending which way you look at it. It is mostly across open country with gentle undulations. This is walk 36 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Giffard Park to Bradville via Stanton Low and Great Linford
Departure from Great Linford (City of 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
Departure from Campbell Park (City of 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.
More walks in East Haddon
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Adstone
- Althorp
- Arthingworth
- Ashby St Ledgers
- Badby
- Blakesley
- Blisworth
- Boughton
- Braybrooke
- Brington
- Brixworth
- Brockhall
- Bugbrooke
- Canons Ashby
- Catthorpe
- Church with Chapel Brampton
- Clay Coton
- Clipston
- Cold Ashby
- Cold Higham
- Collingtree
- Cottesbrooke
- Courteenhall
- Creaton
- Crick
- Daventry
- Dodford
- Draughton
- Duston
- East Hunsbury
- Elkington
- Everdon
- Far Cotton and Delapre
- Farthingstone
- Fawsley
- Flore
- Gayton
- Grange Park
- Great Houghton
- Great Oxendon
- Guilsborough
- Hardingstone
- Harlestone
- Harlestone Manor
- Harpole
- Harrington
- Haselbech
- Holdenby
- Hollowell
- Hunsbury Meadows
- Husbands Bosworth
- Kelmarsh
- Kilsby
- Kingsthorpe
- Kislingbury
- Lamport
- Lilbourne
- Litchborough
- Long Buckby
- Maidford
- Maidwell
- Milton Malsor
- Misterton with Walcote
- Moulton
- Naseby
- Nether Heyford
- Newnham
- North Kilworth
- Northampton
- Norton
- Pattishall
- Pitsford
- Preston Capes
- Quinton
- Ravensthorpe
- Roade
- Rothersthorpe
- Scaldwell
- Shawell
- Sibbertoft
- South Kilworth
- Spratton
- Stanford
- Stowe IX Churches
- Sulby
- Swinford
- Thornby
- Tiffield
- Upper Heyford
- Upton
- Watford
- Weedon Bec
- Welford
- Welton
- West Haddon
- West Hunsbury
- Westrill and Starmore
- Whilton
- Winwick
- Wootton
- Yelvertoft