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.
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.
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.
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.
Newlands - Willen Park - Campbell Park - Woolstone
Departure from Campbell Park (City of Milton Keynes)
The walk starts at the car park for the Tree Cathedral on Livingstone Drive, Newlands - close to Gulliver's Theme Park and the David Lloyd Sports Centre.
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.
Woughton to Campbell Park and back via Woolstone
Departure from Old Woughton (City of Milton Keynes)
A fairly easy walk from Ye Olde Swan at Woughton on the Green that follows the Grand Union Canal to Campbell Park, returning via Woolstone. All on surfaced paths.
Woughton - Simpson - Caldecotte Lake - Walton - Woughton
Departure from Old Woughton (City of Milton Keynes)
This is a reasonably flat walk, much of it beside water (river, canal and lake).
The Ouzel Valley Park
Departure from Old Woughton (City of Milton Keynes)
This is a circular walk, along footpaths, red ways and a canal towpath. The walking is easy and accessible year round. It is wheelchair friendly, although there is one incline at the beginning of the trail which could present problems for some manual wheelchair users.
Ouse Valley Way - Oakley to Carlton
Departure from Oakley (Bedford)
A North Bedfordshire walk along the Ouse Valley Way between Oakley and Carlton taking in the charming villages of Pavenham, Sharnbrook, and Odell. Follow the river from Oakley through to Stevington where The Ouse Valley Way is clearly waymarked all the way through to Carlton
Although the Ouse Valley Way does not actually go into Oakley, there is a convenient bus stop here that links the two ends to this walk. The bus stop is a mile or so from the river, from where there is a footpath which joins the official route at Stevington and then winds its way through the rolling Bedfordshire countryside. There's plenty to see and explore along the route with medieval river bridges, the Holywell at Stevington, the ghostly tales of Odell and the picturesque villages of Pavenham, Radwell, Sharnbrook, and Harrold.
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.
Flecknoe-Braunston
Departure from Wolfhampcote CP (Warwickshire)
Lovely circular route on paths, bridleways and canal.
Slipton, Northamptonshire
Departure from Lowick (North Northamptonshire)
Seven miles of glorious Northamptonshire countryside through 3 attractive villages and passing by the impressive Drayton Hall.
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.
Ouse Valley Way - Bedford to St Neots
Departure from Bedford
A riverside walk along the Ouse Valley Way between Bedford and St Neots.
Despite the increasing urbanisation between Bedord and St Neots, the riverside sections of this walk provide some pleasant rambles. Particularly notable is the 15th century river bridge at Great Barford and the riverside parks at St Neots.
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.
Woodlands Park
Departure from Brickhill (Bedford)
Country walk with a halfway treat. Pass through open countryside alongside streams and through woods.
Finish up with a pub lunch or refreshing drink at the Pheasant pub.
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.
The parkland of Woburn Abbey and Eversholt from Woburn
Departure from Woburn (Central Bedfordshire)
This fairly level Bedfordshire walk starts from Woburn and passes through the extensive grounds of Woburn Abbey to reach Eversholt. The return route includes a further section of walking through the Abbey's parkland.
The parkland of Woburn Abbey, Eversholt & Milton Bryan from Woburn
Departure from Woburn (Central Bedfordshire)
A fairly level Bedfordshire walk starts from Woburn and passes through the extensive grounds of Woburn Abbey to reach Eversholt. The return route includes the opportunity to have lunch in Milton Bryan and a further section of walking through the Abbey's extensive parkland.
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.
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.
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.
Near Napton, Millenium Way
Departure from Napton on the Hill CP (Warwickshire)
A short circular walk near Napton. Wonderful views and the famous Napton Windmill. For over half the walk you enjoy a delightful section of the Millenium Way. The way is clearly signed with our distinctive black and white waymarkers. This is walk 14 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.
Ampthill and central Bedfordshire
Departure from Ampthill (Central Bedfordshire)
Starting near the site of Catherine of Aragon's house arrest and venturing into the surrounding areas. You'll see some lovely rolling countryside with views to the Chilterns and across Marston Vale to Bedford. The walk takes in a variety of environments : farmland, woods, an ancient meadow, parkland with Capability Brown landscaping, the ruins of a Jacobean/Classical mansion and memorials to Catherine of Aragon and the men of the Bedfordshire regiment who trained in the park and died in WW1.
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.
From Claydon, Upper & Lower Boddington, Millenium Way
Departure from Cherwell District (Oxfordshire)
This circular walk starts in the picturesque village of Claydon and meanders across mostly flat farmland & open countryside, crossing the Oxford Canal at two points and touching the delightful villages of Lower and Upper Boddington. Claydon is Oxfordshire's most northerly village. This is walk 31 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Titchmarsh
Departure from Titchmarsh (North Northamptonshire)
Enjoy the open views over farmland in East Northamptonshire and view parts of RAF Molesworth (from a distance).
Two Ridges Way from Leighton Buzzard to Ivinghoe Beacon
Departure from Leighton-Linslade (Central Bedfordshire)
The Ridgeway is linked at Ivinghoe Beacon by the Two Ridges Link (8 miles and included on OS mapping) with the Greensand Ridge Walk that in turn also connects with the Icknield Way Path. The Link uses the Grand Union Canal North from near Slapton. This route shows the link from North to South.
From Haynes
Departure from Haynes (Central Bedfordshire)
Only a short distance from Bedford, this is really a delightful rural ramble in the home country of John Bunyan, starting on open uplands, descending to the plain surrounding Bedford and finishing through a stretch of woodland reserve. (The latter only in spring through autumn; in winter a longer alternative must be taken.) There is opportunity for refreshment near the end of the walk. It could be combined with walk 1130.
Stockerston, Great Easton and Gretton from Lyddington
Departure from Lyddington (England)
This walk includes three counties and starts from the attractive village of Lyddington in Rutland before continuing through pleasant countryside in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. The route includes the villages of Stockerston, Great Easton, Rockingham and Gretton. The walk also includes a section of the Jurassic Way.
Sundon Hills and Sharpenhoe Clappers
Departure from Sundon (Central Bedfordshire)
A walk that’s attractive at any time of year. The route is quiet and peaceful, with magnificent views looking north into Bedfordshire and beyond. Visit the Iron Age hillfort at Sharpenhoe Clappers.
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.
Barton and Pegsdon Hills, Chilterns
Departure from Barton-le-Clay (Central Bedfordshire)
A walk through two of the finest nature reserves in the North Chilterns linked by the ancient Icknield Way track. Fine views and a wealth of natural interest.
Totternhoe to the foot of the Downs, Chilterns
Departure from Totternhoe (Central Bedfordshire)
A mainly level walk through open farmland to the foot of the Dunstable Downs, with a gentle climb to pick up the Icknield and Chiltern Ways. Great views over the Bedfordshire plain and Ivinghoe Beacon.
Hallaton, Glooston and Rolleston from Tugby
Departure from 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.
From Hexton including Lilley Hoo
Departure from Hexton (Hertfordshire)
Starting from Hexton this walk on the borders of Befordshire and Hertfordshire offers mile after mile of beautiful countryside with the hilltops steeped in ancient history. The route includes sections of the Icknield and John Bunyan Ways.
Telegraph Hill & Pegsdon from Hexton
Departure from Hexton (Hertfordshire)
Starting from Hexton this walk on the borders of Befordshire and Hertfordshire includes the attractive downland between Telegraph and Deacon Hills and a section of the Icknield Way.
Rushbed Woods and Brill circular
Departure from Brill (Buckinghamshire)
A gentle walk near Brill, including a nature reserve with lots of butterflies (in June and July) woods and a hill.
Caddington and Blows Down, Chilterns
Departure from Dunstable (Central Bedfordshire)
A walk along quiet country paths to Caddington and the ancient woodland of Badgerdell wood before emerging at the top of the steep hillside above Dunstable. Enjoy the extensive views from Blow's Down.
Dunstable Downs, Whipsnade and Kensworth
Departure from Whipsnade (Central Bedfordshire)
A hilly route with very fine views from the Downs. It passes through Whipsnade Tree Cathedral and past Whipsnade church.
Ivinghoe Beacon to Wendover, The Ridgeway the Other Way
Departure from Ivinghoe (Buckinghamshire)
The Ridgeway the other way. The NationalTrail from NE to SW. This Stage 1 goes over the Chilterns, across the Grand Union Canal, past Tring, through the Three Hundreds of Aylesbury to reach the market town of Wendover.
Potters Marston, Normanton Park and Desford Crossroads from Croft
Departure from Croft (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.
Marsworth Canals and Reservoirs
Departure from Marsworth (Buckinghamshire)
This walk is good for both ‘Arms’ and legs. Not only that, what better way to get some fresh air into your lungs than to explore the waterways near Tring? The route includes a visit to one of the best birdwatching sites in the area, Wilstone Reservoir.
Escape to Lilley, Chilterns
Departure from Borough of Luton
It is surprising how easy it is to escape from urban Luton to quiet open countryside. This walk is a short circuit from Bushmead to Lilley and back.
Particularly lovely late on a June evening, during the summer when the fields are full of ripe crops or in winter to blow away the cobwebs.
Studham and Dunstable Downs, Chilterns
Departure from Studham (Central Bedfordshire)
There’s a lot of lovely, rolling countryside in and around Studham Common, and dramatic views from Dunstable Downs. This walk visits a tree cathedral and a 16th-century church, and offers the possibility of spotting exotic animals at Whipsnade Zoo.
Trains, Planes and Quiet Lanes
Departure from Borough of Luton
Walk from Luton Airport Parkway station along the disused railway to Welwyn before climbing to Chiltern Green and returning via a ruined Tudor castle and the airport perimeter.
Hampton Poyle & Bletchingdon
Departure from Hampton Gay and Poyle (Oxfordshire)
Climb to a pretty village with a historic church, country house and village green.
Hampton Gay
Departure from Hampton Gay and Poyle (Oxfordshire)
Stroll across the meadows to an isolated church and ruined 16th-century manor house.
More walks in Hardingstone
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Abthorpe
- Alderton
- Althorp
- Ashton
- Billing
- Blisworth
- Boughton
- Bradden
- Brafield on the Green
- Brington
- Brixworth
- Bugbrooke
- Castle Ashby
- Castlethorpe
- Church with Chapel Brampton
- Cogenhoe and Whiston
- Cold Higham
- Collingtree
- Cosgrove
- Cottesbrooke
- Courteenhall
- Creaton
- Denton
- Duston
- Earls Barton
- East Haddon
- East Hunsbury
- Easton Maudit
- Easton Neston
- Ecton
- Far Cotton and Delapre
- Flore
- Gayhurst
- Gayton
- Grafton Regis
- Grange Park
- Great Doddington
- Great Harrowden
- Great Houghton
- Greens Norton
- Grendon
- Guilsborough
- Hackleton
- Hannington
- Hanslope
- Hardwick
- Harlestone
- Harlestone Manor
- Harpole
- Hartwell
- Haversham-cum-Little Linford
- Holcot
- Holdenby
- Hollowell
- Hunsbury Meadows
- Isham
- Kingsthorpe
- Kislingbury
- Lamport
- Lathbury
- Little Harrowden
- Little Houghton
- Mears Ashby
- Milton Malsor
- Moulton
- Nether Heyford
- New Bradwell
- Newport Pagnell
- Northampton
- Old
- Olney
- Orlingbury
- Overstone
- Pattishall
- Paulerspury
- Pitsford
- Potterspury
- Pytchley
- Quinton
- Ravensthorpe
- Ravenstone
- Roade
- Rothersthorpe
- Scaldwell
- Sherington
- Shutlanger
- Silverstone
- Spratton
- Stoke Bruerne
- Stoke Goldington
- Sywell
- Tiffield
- Towcester
- Tyringham and Filgrave
- Upper Heyford
- Upton
- Walgrave
- Warrington
- Wellingborough
- West Hunsbury
- Weston Underwood
- Whittlebury
- Wilby
- Wootton
- Yardley Gobion
- Yardley Hastings