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.
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.
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.
Flecknoe-Braunston
Departure from Wolfhampcote CP (Warwickshire)
Lovely circular route on paths, bridleways and canal.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
More walks in Stanford
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Althorp
- Arnesby
- Ashby Magna
- Ashby Parva
- Ashby St Ledgers
- Barby
- Bitteswell with Bittesby
- Braunston
- Brington
- Broughton Astley
- Bruntingthorpe
- Catthorpe
- Church with Chapel Brampton
- Churchover CP
- Clay Coton
- Claybrooke Magna
- Claybrooke Parva
- Clifton upon Dunsmore CP
- Clipston
- Cold Ashby
- Cosby
- Cosford CP
- Cotesbach
- Cottesbrooke
- Countesthorpe
- Creaton
- Crick
- Croft
- Daventry
- Dunchurch
- Dunton Bassett
- East Farndon
- East Haddon
- Elkington
- Fleckney
- Foxton
- Frolesworth
- Gilmorton
- Grandborough CP
- Guilsborough
- Gumley
- Harborough
- Harborough Magna CP
- Harlestone
- Harlestone Manor
- Haselbech
- Holdenby
- Hollowell
- Husbands Bosworth
- Kibworth Beauchamp
- Kibworth Harcourt
- Kilby
- Kilsby
- Kimcote and Walton
- Knaptoft
- Laughton
- Leire
- Lilbourne
- Long Buckby
- Lubenham
- Lutterworth
- Marston Trussell
- Misterton with Walcote
- Monks Kirby CP
- Mowsley
- Naseby
- Newton and Biggin CP
- North Kilworth
- Norton
- Pailton CP
- Peatling Magna
- Peatling Parva
- Ravensthorpe
- Saddington
- Sapcote
- Sharnford
- Shawell
- Shearsby
- Sibbertoft
- Smeeton Westerby
- South Kilworth
- Spratton
- Stoney Stanton
- Sulby
- Swinford
- Theddingworth
- Thornby
- Tur Langton
- Ullesthorpe
- Watford
- Welford
- Welton
- West Haddon
- West Langton
- Westrill and Starmore
- Whetstone
- Whilton
- Wibtoft CP
- Willey CP
- Willoughby CP
- Willoughby Waterleys
- Winwick
- Wolfhampcote CP
- Yelvertoft