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Walk date |
Walk details |
Tuesday 1st May
Photos |
Evening walk of 4 miles. 19:00 start from the layby on A428 opposite Harlestone Firs entrance, and outside the
garden centre
SP 711637.
John Tye
14 walkers finished at 20:40. 6 in The Rifle Butt afterwards. |
Wednesday 2nd May
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Morning walk of 8 miles. 09:30 start from The Chequers, Yelden
TL 012668.
Use the pub car park if patronising it after the walk, otherwise park considerately in the village. Uses newly
opened paths over former Chelveston airfield. No hills. No stiles.
Frank Row.
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Saturday 5th May
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Afternoon walk of 5½ miles. 14:00 start from The Riverside Car Park, Earls Barton
SP 859619.
Shirley Row.
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Sunday 6th May
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Morning & Afternoon walks (figure-of-8) totaling 12½ miles: morning 7 miles, afternoon 5½.
Car-share from
CS at 08:45 or meet the leader at the 09:30 start from the Ford Sports &
Social Club, Royal Oak Way North, Daventry
SP 557634.
Park in the Club House car park. Bring your own lunch; drinks available in the Club House. Afternoon walk
starts at 13:30 from the Club House. Walking in the gently rolling countryside of west Northamptonshire between
Flecknoe, Staverton and Braunston. Lovely views. Mike Crozier.
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Monday 7th May
Bank Holiday
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Morning walk of 7¼ miles. 09:30 start from outside The Bell Public House in Odell
SP 965577.
Park considerately near the pub or in Horsefair Lane. Possible pub lunch after the walk, but numbers are
limited to 10 diners so contact the leader a.s.a.p.. Muddy in places.
Peter Hawes.
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Wednesday 9th May
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Morning walk of 6 miles. 09:30 start from Borough Hill Country Park, Daventry
SP 586621.
Use the public car park on the hill. Lunch available in Norton after the walk. Walking via Dodford and Norton.
Margaret Mabbutt.
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Thursday 10th May
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Evening walk of 4 miles. 19:00 start from the Rose & Crown, Yardley Hastings
SP 864569.
Park in the pub car park if patronising it afterwards, otherwise considerately in the village. Walking through
Castle Ashby estate. Using some minor roads. Richard Alcock.
Cancelled because only one person turned up in the rain. |
Saturday 12th May
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Afternoon walk of a leisurely 5½ miles. 14:00 start from Bugbrooke Sports & Community Centre Car Park,
Camp Close
SP 681568.
Walking via Eastcote and Pattishall. David Craddock.
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Sunday 13th May
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MK Boundary Walk, part 3 of 5. Linear Day walk of 11½ miles. Car-share from
CS at 08:00. Cars no more than half full travel to Salford Church
SP 936392.
Full cars then travel to the walk start at Cold Brayfield Church
SP 929523
. Park considerately in the villages. Lunch al fresco. Walking from Cold Brayfield Curch via Turvey, Astwood
and East End to Salford Church.
Allan Davies.
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Tuesday 15th May
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Evening walk of 4½ miles. 19:00 start by The River Great Ouse between Old Stratford and Stony Stratford
SP 783408.
Park by the green. Children welcome. Walking near the canal and river. Rosemary Weston.
3 walkers kept dry despite the forecast. |
Wednesday 16th May
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Morning walk of 6½ miles. 09:30 start from Abthorpe Church
SP 649465.
Park considerately in the village. Pub lunch available after the walk. A circular walk taking in Wappenham,
Astwell New Park Farm, Old Park Farm and Wappenham Lodge Farm.
Allan Davies.
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Saturday 19th May
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Stowe Park. Afternoon family walk of a leisurely 5 miles. 14:00 start from the western edge of Chackmore,
on Stowe Avenue, 1 mile north of Buckingham
SP 684358.
Park considerately in Chackmore. Dogs must be on a lead. Mostly surfaced paths and tracks. A walk around Stowe
Park (NT) following paths around the parkland boundary, viewing the Capability Brown landscaping. Andrew Marten.
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Moon & Stars. Overnight walk of 12 miles. 22:30 start from outside Badby Post Office
SP 560590.
Park carefully in the village. Lunch al fresco. Bring a torch and warm clothing. A repeat of the November 12th
walk. Unsuitable for dogs or children. Bert Jones.
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Sunday 20th May
Photos |
Morning & Afternoon walks (figure-of-8) totaling 12½ miles: morning 7½ miles, afternoon 5.
Car-share from CS at 08:30 for a 09:45 start from The Green opposite The Exeter
Arms in Barrowden
SK 946001.
Park in adjacent minor roads or in the lane leading to the church. Our own food is banned in the pub, so eat on
The Green. Afternoon walk starts at 14:00 from The Green. Good views of the Welland Valley, Harringworth
Viaduct and the villages of Rutland to the north. Wakerley Great Wood is part of the largest remaining tracts
of the ancient Rockingham Forest. A few stiles, both morning and afternoon. Clive & Chris Spinney.
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Tuesday 22nd May
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Yardley Chase. 2-hour evening walk. 19:00 start from the entrance to Yardley Chase near the County
Boundary on the B5388 road to Olney, about 1½ miles from A428
SP 874544.
Take the track on the right to a parking area. A two-hour guided walk by The Forest Ranger through
areas of The Chase with no public access, to observe flora and fauna. Numbers limited, so reserve places ASAP.
Fee of £1.50 or less (depending on numbers) payable on the night. See
newsletter. Bring binoculars. No dogs please.
David Craddock.
About 30 walkers had to pay only £1. |
Wednesday 23rd May
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Morning walk of 7½ miles. 09:30 start from Litchborough, outside the Old Red Lion
SP 632543.
Park along the road that the pub is in - it is a wide stretch - not in the pub's car park. Pub lunch available
after the walk, probably in Bugbrooke. Walking via Upper Stowe and Church Stowe, a pleasant walk over rolling
hills, a short stretch along the canal and a little bit of road. No dogs please.
Jeff Noble.
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Photos
Saturday 26th May |
Woburn animals and deer. Morning walk of 7½ miles. 10:00 start from Park Street Car Park, Woburn
SP 951332.
Lunch in Woburn after the walk if wished. Children welcome. Bring binoculars to see the animals. Rosemary Weston.
6 walkers, including a visitor from Leicester, finished at 13:25. 4 of us had
a light lunch in Woburn. |
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Peak District walk of 9½ miles. Takes in Jaggers Clough, Kinder Scout, Grindslow Knoll. Car-share from
The Turnpike, Harpole Turn, Weedon Road
at 07:00 for a walk starting from Edale Railway Station
SK 123853,
where there may be a parking fee. Lunch al fresco. Maximum car sharing. Bring full wet-weather clothing, packed
lunch and drinks. No dogs please. David Craddock.
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Sunday 27th May
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Morning walk of 6¾ miles. 10:30 start from opposite The Bull's Head, Harpole
SP 692605.
Park in the village (no permission to use the pub's car park). Children welcome. Three watermills (what's left?).
Joanne Hammond.
14 walkers despite the rain. |
Monday 28th May
Bank Holiday
Photos
Description |
Morning & afternoon walks (Figure-of-8): morning 8 miles and 100 metres of climbing, afternoon a leisurely
5 miles. Car-share from CS at 09:10 for a 09:45 start from The
Carrington Arms, South Street, Castlethorpe
SP 798444.
Lunch at The Carrington Arms, where our own food is essential. The morning walk features the Morris Minor
graveyard, Haversham, Swan's Way and Hanslope's Church End and has 24 stiles. The afternoon walk starts at
14:00 from The Carrington Arms and features the River Tove, Grand Union Canal and Cosgrove and at least 13 stiles.
John Tye.
3 at CS. 8 morning walkers got to the pub at 12:30. 2 went home, but two replaced them
for the afternoon. |
Wednesday 30th May
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Morning walk of 7½ miles. 09:30 start from the car park of Ye Olde Saracen's Head in Little Brington
SP 661637
(Landranger 152). Park in the pub's car park. Lunch available in the pub. Walking via Whilton and Long Buckby.
No dogs please. John Wheeler.
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Thursday 31st May
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Evening walk of 4¼ miles. 19:00 start from Chackmore, outside the village pub
SP 684358.
Walk includes the outskirts of Stowe Park. Bill Clewett.
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June |
Saturday 2nd June
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Afternoon walk of 5 miles. 14:00 start from The Village Green in Newnham, near the Romer Arms
SP 578596.
Please park considerately, not on The Green. The walk uses the Nene Way and passes through Fawsley Park and
Badby Woods. Margaret Mabbutt.
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Saturday 2nd &
Sunday 3rd June
Photos and
report |
White Peak Way, part 2 of 4. Staying at Hathersage. See the
newsletter. Booking required by 5th January. Now fully
booked. David Craddock |
Sunday 3rd June
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Circular Day walk of 14½ miles. Car-share from CS at 08:45 or meet the
leader at the 09:30 start from Kings Hill Bridge - the layby on the road running east from Syresham towards A43
SP 639414.
Lunch outside Mixbury church - no pub, so bring plenty of liquid, especially if the weather is hot. Mainly flat
terrain. Graham Edmonds.
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Wednesday 6th June
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The Weston Amble. Circular Day walk of 14 miles. 09:30 start from the Playing Field, Towcester Road,
Greens Norton
SP 671500.
Park in the playing field car park. Lunch at The Crown, Weston, where pub grub is available, but our own food
is banned. As the pub is isolated and does not get many customers during the week it would help if numbers
attending the walk could be given to the leader. There will be an emphasis on natural history for those
interested. The walk is through pleasantly rolling countryside - mainly pasture. It will also pass though two
Northamptonshire stone villages. If the weather is fine buzzards will almost certainly be seen.
Peter Warden.
Several bought lunch |
Thursday 7th June
Photos |
Evening walk of 5 miles. 19:00 start from The Royal Oak in Blisworth
SP 727535.
Park in the village car park next to the Royal Oak. Circular walk taking in Blisworth Hill Farm, a small
section of The Midshires Way and returning via the canal.
Allan Davies.
19 walkers finished at 21:00. 7 in the Royal Oak afterwards. |
Saturday 9th June
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Afternoon walk of 5 miles. 14:00 start from Everdon Church
SP 594574.
Please park carefully in the village. Walking via Preston Capes and Fawsley. Quiet, hilly and rural. Maureen Bott.
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Sunday 10th June
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MK Boundary Walk, part 4 of 5. Linear Day walk of 11½ miles. Car-share from
CS at 08:00. Cars no more than half full travel to the car park on A4146
SP 883317.
Full cars then travel to the walk start at Salford Church
SP 936392
. Park considerately in the villages. Lunch al fresco. Walking from Salford Church via Woburn Sands, Aspley
Guise, crossing A5(T) and Great Brickhill back to the car park on A4146.
Allan Davies.
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Tuesday 12th June
Photos |
Evening walk of 5 miles. 19:30 start from Nether Heyford Green
SP 660585.
Walking via Church Stowe, Lower Weedon and Flore. Roger Tarry.
15 walkers. 6 in the Forester's Arms afterwards |
Wednesday 13th June
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Morning walk of 6½ miles. 09:30 start from The Royal Oak in Cogenhoe
SP 832606.
Park in the pub car park or considerately in Short Lane. The walk features quarry and water features. A few
stiles. No dogs please. Gill & Bernie Bullivant.
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Saturday 16th June
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Peak District walk of 12 miles takes in Hen Cloud and the Roaches. Car-share from
The Turnpike, Harpole Turn, Weedon Road
at 07:00 for a walk starting from Tittesworth Reservoir Car Park, near Leek
SJ 994603,
signposted on the road from Upper Hulme to Meerbrook. Lunch al fresco. Maximum car sharing. Bring full wet-weather
clothing, packed lunch and drinks. A ridge walk along the Roaches with good views. No dogs please. Peter
& Viv Mitchell.
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Circular day walk of 10 miles. 10:00 start from The White Hart at Hackleton
SP 808550.
Use the pub car park only if you will be frequenting it after the walk, otherwise park with care. For lunch we
will eat our own food, al fresco, on the green at Brayfield. A circular walk passing through the villages of
Denton, Brayfield-on-the-green and Piddington. About 10 stiles. No dogs please.
David & Doreen Stringer.
6 walkers |
Sunday 17th June
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Circular day walk of 12 miles. Car-share from CS at 08:45 for a 09:30 start from
Burton Dassett Hills Country Park (£1.50 fee), near the village of Northend
SP 395524
(Explorer 206). Lunch al fresco on Warmington Green, with a pub nearby. Morning: Burton Dassett Hills,
Farnborough and Mollington. Afternoon via Ratley. Gill Howe.
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Wednesday 20th June
Photos |
Morning walk of 7 miles. 09:30 start from The George, Kilsby
SP 564710.
Double park in the area opposite the pub. Pub lunch available after the walk. Walking via Barby and Ashby St
Ledgers. Roger Tarry.
Due to flooding the walk was changed to one via Barby twice and The Oxford Canal, a
length of 7½ miles. 26 walkers finished at 13:15. 19 ate in the pub. |
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Thursday 21st June |
Evening walk of 5 miles. 19:00 start from Great Houghton Church
SP 792590.
Park considerately in the village. Walking via Hardingstone and Brackmill Woods. Maurice Tebbutt.
8 walkers got wet, finished at 21:05. 6 in the Old Cherry Tree afterwards
Photos |
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For the over 70s, a joint walk with Northampton Ramblers. Evening walk of 4 miles. 19:00 start from
Whyte Melville Pub car park, Church Street, Boughton
SP 753658.
Please park considerately in the village if you will not be patronising the pub. The walk can be shortened for
the over 80s. Colin Brickwood.
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Saturday 23rd June
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Afternoon walk of 5 miles. 14:00 start from Great Oxenden Church
SP 735839.
Park in St. Helen's church car park. A circular walk from Great Oxenden to Clipstone with fine views.
Maurice Tebbutt.
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Sunday 24th June
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Circular day walk of 13½ miles. Car-share from CS at 08:20 for a 09:00 start
from The Memorial Hall, Northampton Road, Yardley Hastings
SP 864569.
Lunch at Brafield Working Men's Club, where our own food is OK.
Peter Keeble.
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Wednesday 27th June
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Northamptonshire Area Rally for Use Your Paths Week. Morning walk of a leisurely 5 miles. 10:00 start
from Borough Hill car park, Daventry
SP 584620.
Optional pub lunch after the walk at The White Horse in Norton. 1 stile. Superb views. Refreshments stop at
Daventry Country Park with a short address by Des Garrahan, Footpath Campaigns Officer, RA Central Office.
Please give this event your support if possible. David Craddock.
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Thursday 28th June
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Evening walk of 5½ miles. 19:00 start from Kislingbury Playing Field
SP 701596.
Park considerately in the car park. A circular walk taking in part of the Nene Way / Northamptonshire Round via
Bugbrooke Mill and Bugbrooke. 5 stiles. Allan Davies.
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Saturday 30th June
Photos |
Northamptonshire Area Rally for Use Your Paths Week. Morning & afternoon walks. 10:00 start from
Wadenhoe village hall
TL 010834.
We have permission to park in the church car park at
TL 008833.
There will be a morning walk of 4 miles to Lilford to campaign for a footpath link through Lilford Park.
Lunch will be taken from 12:00 to 13:00 in Wadenhoe village hall where our own food is OK, tea will be provided.
There will be a choice of afternoon walks starting at 13:00 - Lyveden New Bield 7½ miles or Aldwincle
4½ miles.
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July |
Sunday 1st July
Photos |
Breakfast & Cream Tea Walk. Morning & Afternoon leisurely walks (figure-of-8): morning 7 miles,
afternoon 5.
Car-share from CS at 08:10 for breakfast at 08:45 in The King's Head, Syresham
SP 631414.
Park considerately on the road or grass verge. The morning walk starts at 09:45 from outside The King's Head.
Lunch at The King's Head, where pub grub is available and our own food is OK in the garden. The afternoon walk
starts at 13:45 from the pub. The cream tea will be at 16:15 in the pub. Full details of costs and booking
arrangements (by 26th June at the latest) are in the
newsletter.
No need to book just for the walk. David Craddock.
17 booked breakfast; 16 came. 26 walkers and a dog in the morning escaped the rain and
walked quite a bit of The Ouse Valley Walk. About 20 in the pub garden at lunchtime. 31 walkers and a different
dog in the afternoon got one short shower of any significance. 26 had cream tea at 16:40 because of so many
difficult stiles. |
Wednesday 4th July
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Morning walk of 7½ miles. 09:30 start from Silverstone Village
SP 668442.
Meet outside the White Horse Inn. Pub lunch available after the walk. Brian Crouch.
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Thursday 5th July
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Evening walk of a leisurely 4 miles. 19:00 start from Little Houghton Church
SP 803596.
Linda Johnson & Pam Woodhouse.
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Saturday 7th July
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Afternoon walk of a leisurely 2½ hours. 14:00 start from the River Bridge in Felmersham, Bedfordshire
SP 991578.
Park by the bridge or the road near the church. The walk takes in a nature reserve on the Colworth Estate at
Sharnbrook, then returns by the river. Gill Underwood.
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Sunday 8th July
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Milton Keynes Boundary Walk, part 5 of 5. Linear day walk of 12½ miles. Car-share from
CS at 08:00. Cars no more than half full travel to Stony Stratford's riverside
car park off Calverton Road
SP 787395.
Full cars then travel to the walk start at the car park on A4146, south of Bletchley, close to the second
roundabout from A5
SP 882317.
Lunch al fresco. David Craddock.
14 walkers walked all five sections |
Wednesday 11th July
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Morning walk of 7¾ miles. 09:30 start from Ye Three Fyshes Inn in Turvey
SP 939524.
Use pub car park if patronising it, such as for lunch. Mainly grass tracks. Doug Harding & Stuart Roberts.
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Thursday 12th July
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Evening walk of a leisurely 4¾ miles. 19:00 start from School Lane, Harpole
SP 688609.
Please park carefully in the lane. A pleasant stroll in undulating countryside. Maureen Bott.
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Saturday 14th -
Tuesday 17th July
Report |
Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Staying at St Briavel's Castle Youth Hostel. See the
newsletter. Fully booked. David Craddock |
Saturday 14th July
Photos |
Afternoon walk of a leisurely 5½ miles. 14:00 start from near The Plough Inn, Main Road, Shutlanger
SP 726498.
Park considerately in the village, not in the pub's car park. Walking via Stoke Bruerne and Stoke Park. Kathy
Finnegan & Rosemary van Bree.
20 walkers and a dog, finished at 16:20. |
Sunday 15th July
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Circular Day walk of 12½ miles. Car-share from CS at 08:20 or meet the
leader at the 09:15 start from The Green, Upper Wardington
SP 497462.
Park tidily around the green. Lunch at Greatworth Sports & Social Club, where our own food is essential.
Walk includes Chacombe, Thenford, Marston and Thorpe Mandeville. Alan & Joan Watts.
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Wednesday 18th July
Photos |
Morning walk of 7 miles. 09:30 start from The Globe at Long Street
SP 795479.
Park in the pub's car park if you will be frequenting it afterwards (pub food only). No dogs please.
Bob Howes.
22 walkers got wet on an 8-mile walk past Castlethorpe Mill and the canal, finishing
at 13:00. 17 had a pub lunch, and one just a drink. |
Thursday 19th July
Photos |
Evening walk of a leisurely 4½ miles. 19:15 start from Crick church
SP 588724.
Park considerately nearby. Walking via Kilsby. David Craddock.
8 walkers got wet. 5 in The Wheatsheaf afterwards missed the start of the quiz. |
Saturday 21st July
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North Malverns. Circular Day walk of a strenuous 12 miles. Car-share from
The Turnpike, Harpole Turn, Weedon Road
at 07:00 for a walk starting from the small layby on B4232 near West Malvern
SO 765456.
Lunch al fresco, so bring your own food. Maximum car sharing please. Some steep sections. Visit Malvern springs,
impressive quarries and all the summits of the north ridge.
Steve Sayers.
Cancelled because of traffic conditions due to flooded roads, and the unappealing
weather. To be reprogrammed next year |
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Afternoon walk of a leisurely 6¼ miles. 14:00 start from the Brampton Valley Way car park, Spratton Road,
Brixworth
SP 737707.
Public parking area. Walking via Brampton Valley Way, Merry Tom Lane, Pitsford Country Park, Brixworth and
Brixworth Church. 2 or 3 stiles. Peter & Janet Ellement.
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Sunday 22nd July
Photos |
Circular Day walk of 15 miles. Car-share from CS at 08:35 or meet the leader at
the 09:00 start from the entrance to Harlestone Firs
SP 711637.
Explorer 223. Park in the layby on A428 outside the Wyevale garden centre. Lunch al fresco. Some road walking. Walking
via Church Brampton, Chapel Brampton, East Haddon and Little Brington. Andrew Gilbertson.
10 walkers |
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Morning walk of a leisurely 5 miles. 10:30 start from Short Lane, Cogenhoe
SP 832605.
Park in Short Lane next to The Royal Oak. Children welcome. Joanne Hammond.
15 walkers and a dog finished at 13:05. |
Wednesday 25th July
Photos |
Morning walk of 6½ miles. 09:45 start from Top Lodge Visitor Centre, Fineshade
SP 979983.
There may be a parking fee. There will be an opportunity for a pub lunch after the walk. This is a Red Kite
area, so consider bringing binoculars. Walking via Blatherwycke, Kingscliffe and Westhay Wood. Bob & Joan
Bradley.
27 walkers got wet and finished at 13:15. 17 ate in the café. |
Thursday 26th July
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Evening walk of 5 miles. 19:00 start from New Inn, Abthorpe
SP 648465.
Use the pub car park if you will be patronising it after the walk, otherwise please park considerately in the
village. Walking via Bradon and Slapton. Ralph Nicklin.
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Saturday 28th July
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Afternoon walk of 6 miles. 14:00 start from All Saints Church, Turvey
SP 941525.
Park considerately in the village. 7 stiles. Turvey Abbey dates from the early 17th century. Some of the oak trees in the
park are over 150 years old. Clive & Chris Spinney.
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Sunday 29th July
Photos |
Circular Day walk of 12½ miles. Car-share from CS at 08:45 for a 09:30 start
from Harrold Country Park car park
SP 957566.
Lunch at the Red Lion in Bozeat, where our own food is OK. Walking via Podington (Santa Pod). Alec & Doreen
Redgrave.
5 at CS. Led by Peter Hawes. 16 walkers and a dog in the morning, 18 in the pub, and 17
(and the dog) in the afternoon. Finished at 15:15, having enjoyed wild cherries and plums and blackberries. |
Tuesday 31st July
Photos |
Evening walk of 4 miles. 18:45 start from Farthingstone Village
SP 614550.
Park considerately, then meet at the church. Some awkward stiles. Walking through the "hole in the wall" and
Maidford. Bob & Joan Bradley.
The hole in the wall had its door missing while it was being renovated. The walk was
attended by 17 walkers and two dogs. Eight finished off in The King's Arms. |
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August |
Wednesday 1st August
Photos |
Morning walk of 6½ miles. 09:30 start from Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire, opposite the baker's shop
SP 995596.
Pub lunch available after the walk at The Bell in Odell if required. Walking via Souldrop, West Wood and
Knotting Green. John Ledger.
27 walkers finished at 12:40. 18 stayed for lunch. |
Saturday 4th August
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Afternoon walk of 6 miles. 14:00 start from Walgrave Village Hall Car Park
SP 801724.
John Beale
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Sunday 5th August
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Circular Day walk of 12 miles. Car-share from CS at 08:30 or meet the leader at
the 09:30 start from Winwick church
SP 625738.
Lunch at the Knightley Arms in Yelvertoft, where our own food is OK and pub grub is available. Brian Hill.
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Tuesday 7th August
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Evening walk of a leisurely 4½ miles. 19:15 start from Wappenham church
SP 625456.
Walking via Weedon Lois. Claire Craddock.
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Wednesday 8th August
Photos |
Morning walk of 6 miles. 09:30 start from Denton Trough
SP 837580.
Walking via Brafield, Cogenhoe Pocket Park and Chadstone. Maureen Scobie.
39 walkers finished at 12:20. 12 lunched at The White Hart in Hackleton |
Saturday 11th August
Photos |
Pig Roast Walk. Afternoon walk of 5 miles. 14:00 start from the Playing Field Car Park in Greens
Norton
SP 670500.
Park in the Health Centre or Playing Field Car Park. Optional Pig Roast after the walk (£4.50 payable in
advance by 27th July. Details in our newsletter). A
circular walk taking in Duncote, Astcote and Field Burcote Farm.
Allan Davies.
42 walkers and a dog finished at 16:25. 7 stiles. 37 ate the pig roast. 2 came in for
a drink only |
Sunday 12th August
Photos |
Circular Day walk of 15 miles. Car-share from CS at 09:10 or meet the leader at
the 09:30 start from the Towcester Road Canal Bridge, Blisworth
SP 724534.
Lunch at Stoke Bruerne - eat outside by the canal (shelter available if necessary) - two pubs handy. Walking
via Shutlanger, Alderton (historic site), Grafton Regis, Stoke Bruerne's lock flight and Milton Malsor. Chris
Eilbeck.
16 walkers had beer and ice cream at Stoke Bruerne. Finished at 16:30. |
Wednesday 15th August
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Morning walk of a leisurely 7 miles. 09:30 start from Deanshanger, outside the Fox & Hounds PH
SP 765396.
Use the pub's car park if you will be patronising it, otherwise park considerately nearby. Pub lunch available
after the walk. Walking via Old Stratford, Calverton and in Beachampton direction. David Craddock.
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Thursday 16th August
Photos |
Evening walk of 5 miles. 18:30 start from Abthorpe Church
SP 649466.
Please park considerately by the church. No dogs please. Joan & Dave Standring.
10 walkers finished at 20:15. 4 in The New Inn afterwards. |
18th & 19th August
Photos |
White Peak Way, part 3 of 4. Staying at Bakewell. See the
newsletter. Fully booked.
David Craddock. There is a report in our newsletter. |
Saturday 18th August
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Afternoon walk of 9 miles. 14:00 start from Cottesbrooke Church
SP 710736.
Walking towards Haselbech, using the Brampton Valley Way, to Houghton Crossing and Blueberry Grange. Kneale
Grainger.
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Sunday 19th August
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Circular Day walk of 10½ miles. Car-share from CS at 09:00 or meet the
leader at the 10:00 start from Bromham Mill, Bromham near Bedford
TL 010507.
Use the Mill Car Park. Lunch alfresco, but a pub is nearby. Walking via Stagsden, Wootton and Kempston. John
Ledger.
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Tuesday 21st August
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Circular Day walk of 10 miles. 09:30 start from the cul-de-sac at the west end of Finmere (was A421 before
bypass)
SP 633328.
Eat our own lunches on Evenley village green, with Red Lion handy. Christine Edwards.
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Wednesday 22nd August
Photo |
Evening walk of a leisurely 3¼ miles. 19:00 start from the Spread Eagle, Forest Road, Piddington
SP 804544.
Prospective patrons may use the pub's car park. The walk passes the Roman Villa dig.
John Tye.
19 walkers visited the Roman Villa dig, so finished at 20:30. 8 went to The White Hart in
Hackleton because The Spread Eagle was closed due to a flooded cellar. |
Saturday 25th August
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Afternoon walk of 6½ miles. 14:00 start from the bridleway sign at the drive to Haselbech Hill on the road
from Cottesbrooke to Haselbech
SP 711766.
Park on the grass verge. Margaret Kirchmeier.
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Valley and Moor. Peak District walk of 14½ miles. Car-share from
The Turnpike, Harpole Turn, Weedon Road
at 07:00 for a walk starting from Grindleford Station
SK 250788.
Park near Station Café. Lunch alfresco. Maximum car sharing. Bring full wet-weather clothing, packed lunch and
drinks. Takes in Higger Tor, Longshaw Lodge, White Edge and returns via Curbar. No dogs please.
Allan Davies.
5 walkers shared one car. |
Sunday 26th August
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Morning & Afternoon walks (Figure-of-8): morning 6¾ miles, afternoon 6 miles. Car-share from
CS at 08:15 for a 09:00 start from Woodford Halse Social Club, Hinton Road,
Woodford Halse
SP 537525.
Please park considerately. Lunch at the club where our own food is essential. Afternoon walk starts at 13:00
from the club. Morning walking via Eydon and Byfield, afternoon via Charwelton.
Peter Hawes.
3 at CS. 15 morning walkers who all went into the club at lunchtime. 10 of them stayed for
the afternoon walk, with one other joining just for the afternoon. |
Monday 27th August
Bank Holiday
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Chilterns Red Kite Walk. Circular day walk of 12 miles. Car-share from CS
at 08:00 for an approximately 09:15 start from Studley Green Community Centre car park
SU 784954.
Maximum car sharing please. Lunch alfresco, so bring your own food. Some steep sections. This is the area where
Red Kites were re-introduced to the Chilterns. Although this is the moulting season, if the weather is kind we
will be unlucky not to have frequent excellent views of these magnificent birds, possibly in surprising numbers.
Steve Sayers.
8 at CS. 13 walkers started at 09:20. Finished at 15:20 in time for tea and cake. |
Tuesday 28th August
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Morning walk of 7 miles. 09:30 start from Gayton
SP 705546.
Park in Back Lane away from the village housing. The leader will be directing parking. Walking via Blisworth and
Rothersthorpe including canal towpaths and passing the flight of locks on the Northampton Arm of The Grand
Union. Tony Bishop.
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