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Walk date |
Walk details |
Thursday 1st May
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Evening walk of 4½ miles. 19:00 start from the public car park adjacent to The Royal Oak in Blisworth
SP 727535.
A walk to the south of Blisworth, finishing by the canal. 4 stiles and some mud.
John Tye.
7 walkers finished at 20:50, with 6 in The Royal Oak afterwards |
Saturday 3rd May
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Afternoon walk of 8½ miles. 14:00 start from Gretton Church
SP 898945.
Walking E to Bulwick; SW to Deene; WSW to Deene Plantation; NWN back.
Kneale Grainger.
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Saturday 3rd -
Monday 5th May
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Bank Holiday weekend in the Cotswolds. Details are in
our newsletter. Booking is required by 6th January.
Chris Eilbeck |
Sunday 4th May
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Circular day walk of 13 miles. Car-share from CS at 08:45 for a 09:45 start from
Deddington Market Square
SP 467316.
Please spread cars about village rather than concentrated on The Square. Our own food is OK in one of the
three pubs at lunchtime. An undulating walk featuring a paper mill and a water mill. Castle ruins offer a possibility after
the walk. Walking via Bodicote. Megan Cahill.
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Monday 5th May
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Morning walk of 7 miles. Car-share from CS at 09:30 for a 10:30 start from The Samuel
Pepys in Slipton
SP 951791.
Landranger 141. Parking is OK in the pub's car park. Food is available in the pub. The walk features a dovecote and
Cranford Hall. Megan Cahill.
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Wednesday 7th May
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Morning walk of a leisurely 7¼ miles. 09:30 start from Little Addington, The Bell Inn
SP 960737.
Use the pub's car park if you will be patronising the pub, otherwise park considerately on the road. Pub lunch
available after the walk. Walking via Raunds. David Craddock.
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Thursday 8th May
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Evening walk for the over-70s. 4 miles at a very leisurely pace. 19:00 start from the lay-by opposite the main
entrance to Harlestone Firs
SP 711637.
Joan & Bob Bradley.
19 walkers |
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Evening walk of 4½ miles. 19:00 start from the entrance to Harlestone Firs
SP 711637.
Parking opposite, in the layby outside Wyevale Garden Centre. Megan Cahill.
Started with 9 walkers and a dog, stopped in the Fox and Hounds, and finished with 10
walkers and the dog. |
Saturday 10th May
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Peak District walk of 12½ miles. Takes in rolling countryside, farmland and Three Shires Head.
Car-share from The Turnpike, Harpole Turn, Weedon Road
at 07:00 for a walk starting from the lay-by on A53 (South of Buxton)
SK 03456975.
Park on the right-hand side of the road just before the turn to Brandside. Lunch alfresco. Maximum car sharing. A
walk among the rolling farmland and ridges south of Buxton. Great views, moderate ascents and descents.
Peter & Viv Mitchell.
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Afternoon walk of 6 miles. 14:00 start from outside Roade Library (the A508 end of The High Street)
SP 756517.
Sheila Fitchett.
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Sunday 11th May
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The Greensand Ridge, part 1 of 6 - The Two Ridges Link and the first section of GRW.
Linear day walk of about 13 miles. Car-share from CS at 08:00. All cars, no more than
half full, travel to Stockgrove Country Park (£1 fee)
SP 919294.
Full cars then travel to the walk start at Beacon Road car park
SP 964159.
Lunch alfresco. No dogs please. Steve Sayers.
5 at CS. 11 walkers started walking at 09:45 and finished at 16:30. |
Wednesday 14th May
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Morning walk of 6 miles. 09:30 start from outside Staverton Church
SP 541611.
Park considerately in the village. There will be an optional pub lunch. Walking via Flecknoe and Miry Bridge using
some Jurassic Way. Margaret Mabbutt.
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Thursday 15th May
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Evening walk of 5 miles. 19:00 start from the Children's Nursery School in Shutlanger
SP 728499.
Park considerately in the village. Allan Davies.
4 walkers |
Saturday 17th May
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Afternoon walk of 6½ miles. 14:00 start from St James The Great Church in Paulerspury, near Towcester
SP 716456.
Andrew Marten.
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Saturday 17th -
Sunday 18th May
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The Shropshire Way, part 3 of 6. About 25 miles. Based at a Youth Hostel. Details are in
our newsletter. Now fully booked. David Craddock |
Sunday 18th May
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Circular day walk of 14 miles. Car-share from CS at 09:00 or meet the leader at the
09:30 start from The White Horse PH in Old (near the church)
SP 786732.
Do not park in the pub's car park. Lunch in The Red Lion in Brixworth, where our own food is OK. Walking via Old
Poor's Gorse, Faxton, Lamport Parkland, Hanging Houghton, Pitsford Water and Scaldwell. Chris Eilbeck.
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Morning walk of a leisurely 5 miles. 10:30 start from Earls Barton Church
SP 853637.
Park on sideroads around Earls Barton. Children welcome. Joanne Hammond.
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Wednesday 21st May
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Morning walk of 6 miles. 09:30 start from The White Hart in Hackleton
SP 808549.
Park in the pub's car park. Pub lunch available in White Hart. Walking in the Preston Deanery area. No dogs
please. Mick & Rita Freeland.
33 walkers finished at 12:00. 25 ate in The White Hart afterwards. |
Thursday 22nd May
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Evening walk of 5 miles. 19:00 start from The Shoulder of Mutton pub in Calverton
SP 790393.
Park at the back of the pub's car park. The walk will spend some time beside the river, and pass Deanshanger.
Rosemary Weston.
Started with 11 walkers and a dog. Finished with 12 and the dog at 21:00. 10 in The
Shoulder of Mutton afterwards. |
Saturday 24th May
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Afternoon walk of a leisurely 6 miles. 14:00 start from Wellingborough, the Embankment
SP 902668.
Park on the parking strip at the side of the road adjacent to the river. David Craddock.
Started with 22 walkers equally divided between The Embankment and the new car park, and a
dog. Finished with 20 walkers and the dog at 17:10. |
Sunday 25th May
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Morning walk of 7½ miles. 09:30 start from Ye Three Fyshes car park, Turvey
SP 939524.
Pub lunch available after the walk. A pleasant walk of mainly gentle gradients. Heading out to Carlton, and
returning via Great Oaks Wood. Families welcome, but no dogs please.
Jeff Noble.
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Monday 26th May
Bank Holiday
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Circular day walk of 13 miles. Car-share from CS at 08:40 or meet the leader at the
09:45 start from All Saints Church in Middleton Cheney, outside the main entrance
SP 499420.
Park considerately in the village. Lunch alfresco with a possible pub stop in Thorpe Mandeville. Nice views. A walk
taking in Chacombe, Upper Wardington, Culworth, Marston St Lawrence & Thenford.
Allan Davies.
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Wednesday 28th May
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Trainspotters' Trot. Morning walk of 7½ miles. 09:30 start from The New Inn, Wymington
SP 954643.
Use The New Inn car park if using the pub after the walk, otherwise park considerately in the village. Pub lunch
available after the walk. Walking via Souldrop and Podington, watching the trains on the Midland Main Line. A few
stiles. Frank Row.
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Thursday 29th May
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Evening walk of 4¾ miles. 19:00 start from School Lane, Harpole
SP 689609.
Walking via Nobottle with good views. 3 stiles. Maureen Bott.
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Saturday 31st May
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Morning walk of 6 miles. 10:00 start from the riverside car park, Earls Barton
SP 859619.
A walk in the Nene Valley. Shirley Row.
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Night Walk of 12 miles. 22:30 start at Yelvertoft school
SP 595756.
Bring warm clothing, torch and packed night feast. Finishing at 05:00. Bert Jones |
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June |
Sunday 1st June
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Morning & Afternoon walks totalling 13¾ miles; morning 7¼, afternoon 6½. Car-share from
CS at 09:00 or meet the leader at the 09:30 start from the riverside
car park, Earls Barton
SP 859619.
Lunch in Earls Barton Working Men's Club, where our own food essential.
Afternoon walk starts at 13:30 from Earls Barton Working Men's Club, Queen St
SP 856641.
Park considerately in the village. The morning walk will go near Grendon, around Summer Leys Reservoir and through
Doddington. The afternoon will visit Sywell Reservoir. Shirley Row.
3 at CS, 18 morning walkers, 13 in The Club from 13:00 to 13:45, 15 afternoon walkers
visited the Sywell café, 11 walked all day, finished at 17:30. |
Wednesday 4th June
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Morning walk of 8½ miles. 09:30 start from The Globe Inn, Long Street near Hanslope
SP 794480.
Park in the pub car park. Pub lunch available after the walk. Heading off towards Stoke Goldington, Salcey Forest
and Hartwell. A few stiles. No dogs please. Jeff Noble.
20 walkers finished at 12:45. 15 in The Globe afterwards. |
Thursday 5th June
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Evening walk of 5 miles. 19:00 start from outside The Butcher's Arms in Greens Norton.
Park in the playing fields car park in Towcester Road
SP 670500
or the medical centre. Walking via Bradden. Andrew Marten.
22 walkers, finished at 21:20. 11 in The Butcher's Arms afterwards. |
Friday 6th -
Monday 9th June
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A Cornish Odyssey, including Brown Willy and The Saints Way. Accommodation will be in B&B at Lanivet.
Details are in our newsletter. Now fully booked with 21.
David Craddock.
19 met at 13:45 for Brown Willy, finishing at 16:00. |
Saturday 7th June
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Afternoon walk of 6½ miles. 14:00 start from The White Horse Public House in Old
SP 786731.
Clive & Chris Spinney.
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Sunday 8th June
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Edge Hill. Circular Day walk of 13 miles. Car-share from CS at 08:45 or meet
the leader at the 09:45 start from the layby on A422 between Banbury and Stratford, just north of the 'Warwickshire'
sign on the left
SP 377447.
If the layby is full, park on the verge. Lunch at Tysoe pub is available, or we may eat our own food in the garden.
Graham Edmonds.
19 walkers |
Wednesday 11th June
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Morning walk of 7½ miles. 09:30 start from The White Hart pub in Flore
SP 647603.
Park in The White Hart's car park or in Flore Village. Pub lunch available after the walk. A relatively easy walk
including some of The Mid Shires' Way. Gill Bullivant.
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Thursday 12th June
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Evening walk of 4½ miles. 18:30 start from
Tesco car park,
Buckingham MK18 1AB. Bill Clewett.
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Saturday 14th June
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Avebury, a walk through the past. Circular Day walk of 12 miles. Car-share from
The Turnpike, Harpole Turn, Weedon Road
at 07:00 or meet the leader at the start from Avebury, Wiltshire. Park in pay & display off A4361
SU 099696.
£5 fee, but free to NT & English Heritage, so bring your card. Do not park in the village car park. Lunch
alfresco, but there is a good tea room at the finish of the walk. Binoculars suggested. Expect lots of stopping to
investigate things. Finishing at the Avebury Stone Circle to allow people to do their own thing. A superb walk that
takes in Silbury Hill, West Kennett Long Barrow, The Sanctuary, Overton Hill and Windmill Hill. Andrew Gilbertson.
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Sunday 15th June
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Breakfast and Cream Tea Walk. Morning & Afternoon walks: morning 7 miles, afternoon 5 miles. Car-share
from CS at 08:10 for breakfast at 08:45 followed by a walk starting at 09:45 from
outside the King's Head, Syresham
SP 631414.
Park considerately on the road or grass verge. Lunch at The King's Head, where our own food is OK in the garden.
Afternoon walk starts at 13:45 from the King's Head, followed by Cream Tea at 16:15. Full details of costs and
booking arrangements are in our newsletter. Pay for breakfast
and / or cream tea by 11th June at the latest. No
need to book just for the walk. David Craddock.
4 at CS. 18 for breakfast. 24 morning walkers and a dog. 20 in the pub at lunch time. 17
afternoon walkers. 14 for cream tea. 12 did all day. |
Tuesday 17th June
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Evening walk of 4¾ miles. 19:00 start from Draughton Crossing car park on The Brampton Valley Way
SP 755773.
A circular walk via Maidwell. Claire Craddock.
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Wednesday 18th June
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Morning walk of 6 miles. 09:45 start from The Bell Inn Helmdon
SP 589436.
Park considerately in the village. Pub lunch available after the walk. A walk taking in Greatworth and Stuchbury
Lodge. Allan Davies.
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Friday 20th -
Sunday 22nd June |
Shropshire weekend, based at the YHA bunkhouse in All Stretton. About 40 miles of walking. Details are in our
newsletter. Andrew Gilbertson |
Saturday 21st June
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Morning walk of a leisurely 6½ miles. 10:00 start from the layby on A428 Harlestone Road, Northampton,
outside Wyevale Garden Centre
SP 711637.
A leisurely walk via Church Brampton, Chapel Brampton and Boughton Mill.
Fran & Peter Pollak.
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Sunday 22nd June
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Circular day walk of a strenuous 14 miles. Car-share from CS at 08:00 or meet the
leader at the 09:00 start from the lay-by on A6 opposite Kibworth cemetery
SP 687941.
Lunch at Illston on the Hill where our own food is OK. Brian Hill.
4 walkers |
Wednesday 25th June
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To the woods. Morning walk of 6¼ miles. 09:30 start from Harrold Odell Country Park car park
SP 956567.
Optional £1 parking fee. Pub lunch available after the walk. Walking through Odell Great Wood and Yelnow Lane.
John Ledger.
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Thursday 26th June
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Explore the new paths in Moulton. Evening walk of 4 miles. 19:30 start from Lumbertubs Public House,
Lumbertubs Lane, Northampton
SP 784643.
Park considerately nearby. Maurice Tebbutt.
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Saturday 28th June
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Peak District walk of 12½ miles takes in the Edges of Baslow, Curbar and Froggat. Car-share from
The Turnpike, Harpole Turn, Weedon Road
at 07:00 for a walk starting from Baslow car park on A619
SK 258721.
Park in the car park or considerately nearby. Lunch alfresco. Maximum car sharing. The walk will also take in the
villages of Eyam and Stony Middleton. No dogs please. Sue & Michael Holmes.
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Afternoon walk of 6½ miles. 14:00 start from Litchborough, outside Old Red Lion pub
SP 632543.
Park considerately in the village. Walking via Foxley, Caswell, Potcote and Cold Higham. Ralph Nicklin.
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Sunday 29th June
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The Greensand Ridge, part 2 of 6 - the second section of GRW.
Linear Day walk of 12 miles. Car-share from CS at 08:00. All cars, no more than
half full, travel to the car park near the entrance to Millbrook test circuit
TL 013388.
Full cars then travel to the walk start at Stockgrove Country Park (£1 fee)
SP 919294.
Lunch alfresco. No dogs please. Peter Hawes.
8 at CS. 14 morning walkers. 8 drank in the Eversholt pub at lunchtime. 13 afternoon
walkers. 5 consumed tea and cake at Stockgrove after the walk. |
Wednesday 2nd July
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Morning walk of 7 miles. 09:30 start from near The Countryman PH at Staverton
SP 538611.
Strictly no parking in pub car park unless eating in Countryman. Walking to Flecknoe, Nethercote and Wolfhampcote
with a hill to finish. Roger Tarry.
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Thursday 3rd July
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Evening walk of 5½ miles. 19:00 start from Church Stowe, near The Old School House, in front of the war
memorial
SP 641574.
Park carefully in the village. Walking in the general direction of Weedon and Nether Heyford, using some towpath.
Joan & Dave Standring.
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Saturday 5th July
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Afternoon walk of 5½ miles. 14:00 start from Sulgrave Church
SP 557454.
Bob & Joan Bradley.
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Sunday 6th July
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Circular Day walk of 11 miles. Car-share from CS at 08:50 or meet the leader at the
09:30 start from Brampton Valley free car park between Maidwell and Draughton
SP 755774.
Lunch on Clipstone village green with pub nearby. A few stiles. No dogs please. David Walker.
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Tuesday 8th July
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Evening walk of a leisurely 5¾ miles. 19:00 start from Rothersthorpe Church
SP 714566.
The route incorporates a right of way recently opened up after being obstructed for about 8 years. David Craddock.
18 walkers and a dog. 10 in The Chequers afterwards |
Wednesday 9th July
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Morning walk of 7½ miles. 09:30 start from The Stag's Head, Maidwell
SP 746769.
Use the pub's car park if you will be patronising it, otherwise park considerately in the village. Pub lunch
available after the walk. The walk takes in the villages of Draughton and Hanging Houghton, and uses part of the
Macmillan Way. No dogs please. Sue & Michael Holmes.
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Friday 11th -
Tuesday 15th July
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Isle of White, based on hotel accommodation at £45 per night to include dinner. This supercedes some of the
information in our newsletter. Now fully booked with 28.
David Craddock |
Saturday 12th July
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Afternoon walk of 5½ miles. 14:00 start from Milton Malsor Church
SP 737556.
Park considerately in the village. Walking to Collingtree and East Hunsbury past the crematorium. No dogs please.
Roger Tarry.
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Sunday 13th July
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Circular day walk of 14 miles. Car-share from CS at 09:00 or meet the leader at the
09:30 start from Church Brampton, by Golf Lane
SP 720658.
Park considerately in the village; NOT immediately outside the church. Lunch at East Haddon pavilion, where drink
and facilities are available, and our own food is OK. Gill Howe.
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Wednesday 16th July
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Morning walk of a leisurely 7 miles. 09:30 start from The Old Crown at Ashton
SP 765499.
Use the pub car park if patronising it after the walk, otherwise park considerately in the village. Pub lunch
available after the walk. No dogs please.
Brian & Di Hopkins.
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Thursday 17th July
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Evening walk of 5¼ miles. 19:00 start from Watford Church
SP 603690.
Park considerately in the village. Walking east towards Long Buckby and north towards West Haddon. Roger Tarry.
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Saturday 19th 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 lay-by on B4232 near West Malvern
SO 765456.
Alfresco lunch, so bring your own food. No dogs please.
Steve Sayers.
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A Summer Saunter. Afternoon walk of 6½ miles. 14:00 start from the green just before leaving Harlestone
on the road to Althorpe and Gt Brington
SP 693641.
Please park considerately in the village. A walk through fields, woods and lanes via Harlestone Heath and Brampton
Hill. Some stiles and undules. Richard Warr.
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Sunday 20th July
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The Greensand Ridge, part 3 of 6 - the third section of GRW.
Linear day walk of 11 miles. Car-share from CS at 08:00. All cars, no more than
half full, travel to The Greyhound PH, Haynes
TL 104416.
Full cars then travel to the walk start at Millbrook car park
TL 013388.
Lunch alfresco. No dogs please. Steve Sayers.
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Wednesday 23rd July
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Morning walk of a leisurely 5½ miles. 09:30 start from The Green, Nether Heyford
SP 660585.
Walking along The Nene Way to Flore and back along The Grand Union Canal. No stiles. Richard Alcock.
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Thursday 24th July
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Evening walk of a leisurely 4 miles. 19:00 start from Little Houghton Church
SP 804596.
Park considerately in the village. Linda Johnson & Pam Woodhouse.
25 walkers |
Saturday 26th July
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Radar Walk. Afternoon walk of 6 miles with 150 metres of climbing. 14:00 start from Litchborough crossroads
SP 633543.
The walk passes the site of the first radar demonstration, Church Stowe, Upper Stowe and Grimscote. 13 stiles.
John Tye.
Started with 22 walkers; finished with 13 at 17:10. Hot day. Had ice cream during the walk. |
Saturday 26th -
Sunday 27th July
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The Shropshire Way, part 4 of 6. About 25 miles. Based at a Youth Hostel. Details are in
our newsletter. Now fully booked. David Craddock |
Sunday 27th July
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Circular day walk of 20 miles. Car-share from CS at 09:00 for a 09:30 start from
the Brampton Valley Way car park opposite Windhover pub
SP 738652.
Lunch alfresco with a possible pub stop. Mainly easy walking with some road walking. The walk takes in parts of
The Midshires Way and Brampton Valley Way, and touches Teeton, Creaton, Hanging Houghton, Scaldwell, Old, Walgrave,
Holcot and Pitsford. Some stiles. Andrew Gilbertson.
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Circular day walk of 9 miles. Car-share from CS at 10:05 for a 10:30 start from
Pitsford Reservoir car park
SP 760686,
behind Pitsford Village. Lunch at The Cardigan Arms in Moulton, where our own food is essential.
John Tye.
2 at CS. Started with 16 walkers; finished with 13. A hot day. |
Wednesday 30th July
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Morning walk of 7 miles. 09:30 start from the public car park beside The Royal Oak in Blisworth
SP 727535.
Pub lunch available after the walk. Brian & Sheila Crouch.
42 walkers |
Thursday 31st July
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Evening walk of 5½ miles. 19:00 start from Lamport
SP 765745.
Park on the grass verge opposite the footpath sign on the road to Old from Lamport. Children welcome.
Joanne Hammond.
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August |
Saturday 2nd August
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Pig Roast Walk. Afternoon walk of 5 miles. 14:00 start from Greens Norton
SP 670500.
Park in the Playing Field or Health Centre car parks on Towcester Road. Optional pig roast after the walk
(£4.50 payable by 20th July. Detail in our newsletter).
Allan Davies.
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Sunday 3rd August
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Morning & Afternoon walks: morning 7½ miles, afternoon a leisurely 6¾ miles. Car-share from
CS at 08:10 for a 09:15 start from Gretton, outside The Talbot Inn, High St
SP 898942.
Park considerately nearby. Lunch at The Talbot Inn, where our own food is OK. Afternoon walk starts at 13:30 from
The Talbot Inn. The morning walk is via Rockingham & Caldecott; the afternoon towards Laxton. David Craddock.
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Wednesday 6th August
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Morning walk of a leisurely 6½ miles. 09:30 start from the Axe & Compass PH in Ringstead
SP 983752.
Park in the pub's car park if using the pub after the walk, otherwise considerately nearby. Pub lunch available
after the walk. A walk taking in views of Kinewell Lake and villages along the River Nene. No dogs please.
Colin & Linda Humphries.
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Thursday 7th August
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Evening walk of a leisurely 5 miles. 19:00 start from The Royal Oak in Cogenhoe
SP 832606.
Ralph Nicklin.
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Saturday 9th August
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Area Event - Bob's Celebration Walk. A choice of two afternoon walks starting from
Little Harrowden Village Hall,
Main St. (between the Ten O'Clock PH and the Church):-
13:30: 6 miles, led by Will Lovell.
14:00: a short walk visiting places of interest at Little Harrowden and Orlingbury, led by Bob Coles.
The walks will be followed from 16:00 to 17:00 by a social gathering and light refreshments in the Village Hall.
Contact David Craddock.
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Sunday 10th August
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Circular day walk of 12 miles. Car-share from CS at 08:45 or meet the leader at the
09:30 start from Wymington High Street
SP 955643.
Park in High Street or roads adjacent. Lunch alfresco. Walking via Souldrop and The Knottings, over the top of
Sharnbrook railway tunnel. Some stiles. Brian Fletcher.
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Tuesday 12th August
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Circular day walk of 10 miles. 09:30 start from Padbury Church
SP 722309.
It will probably be OK to park in the church car park. Lunch at Great Horwood. No dogs please. Christine
Edwards.
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Wednesday 13th August
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Evening walk of 4½ miles. 19:00 start from the George public house in Tiffield
SP 698519.
Park considerately in the village, or in the pub's car park if you will be fequenting the pub after the walk.
Maurice Golsby.
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Friday 15th -
Wednesday 20th August
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Northern Ireland; The Causeway Coast Way, Slieve Donard and Belfast. Accommodation will be in hotels. Details
are in our newsletter. Now fully booked with 27. David Craddock |
Saturday 16th August
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Afternoon walk of 7¾ miles. 14:00 start from Bugbrooke Mill
SP 681588.
Parking is available next to the mill. Graham Edmonds.
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Sunday 17th August
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Circular day walk of 13 miles. Car-share from CS at 08:10 or meet the leader at the
09:00 start from The Three Conies Inn, Thorpe Manderville
SP 534447.
Park considerately in the village. Lunch in Middleton Cheney Social Club, where our own food is essential. No dogs
inside the club. Alan & Joan Watts.
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Tuesday 19th August
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Evening walk of a leisurely 3½ miles. 19:00 start from Cosgrove crossroads (the junction of Stratford Road
and Yardley Road)
SP 791426.
One avoidable stile. Gillian Horrell.
5 walkers |
Wednesday 20th August
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Morning walk of 7¼ miles. 09:30 start from Litchborough, near the church
SP 632542.
Pub lunch available after the walk. A circular walk via Grimscote, Cold Higham, Caswell and Foxley.
Bob & Joan Bradley.
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Saturday 23rd August |
Peak District walk of 12 miles. Takes in Stanedge Edge & Pole and Houndkirk & Burbage Moors.
Car-share from The Turnpike, Harpole Turn, Weedon Road
at 07:00 for a walk starting from Hathersage, parking area on narrow lane near railway bridge
(contact us well in advance for guidance if travelling direct). Lunch alfresco. Maximum
car sharing. Possible 1¼-mile extension to High Neb (458 metres). No dogs please. David Craddock.
11 at the car-share, 10 started the walk at 09:05. Actually just over 14 miles, so
finished at 17:25 in The Pool Café. |
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Walgrave Parish Historic Walk. Afternoon walk of 5 miles. 14:00 start from Walgrave Village Hall Car Park
SP 801724,
with space for 25 cars, no fee. Dogs must be on a lead. The leader will give information regarding the history of
the landscape and other features as the walk proceeds. 12 stiles.
John Beale.
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Sunday 24th August
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The Greensand Ridge, part 4 of 6 - the final section of GRW.
Linear Day walk of 13 miles. Car-share from CS at 08:00. All cars, no more than
half full, travel to Gamlingay Cinques car park
TL 227529.
Full cars then travel to the walk start at Greyhound PH, Haynes
TL 104416.
Lunch alfresco. No dogs please. Peter Hawes.
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Monday 25th August
Bank Holiday
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Circular day walk of 13 miles. Car-share from CS at 08:40 for a 09:30 start from
Astwood Church
SP 950474.
Lunch alfresco at Carlton, pubs nearby. Peter Keeble.
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Tuesday 26th August
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Easy evening walk of 3 or 2 miles. 19:00 start from The Chequers, Rothersthorpe
SP 716569.
Prospective patrons may use the pub's car park. The 2-miles walk uses a conservation walk as a short cut. The
3-miles walk uses The Turnover Bridge on the canal. 10 or 7 stiles.
John Tye.
12 walked the 3 miles and finished at 20:20. 8 in the pub afterwards: ales at £1 per
pint. |
Wednesday 27th August
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Morning walk of 7 miles. 09:30 start from The Fox & Hounds pub in Charwelton (near Daventry)
SP 534561.
Explorer 206. Park in the pub's car park. Lunch if required at The Fox & Hounds. Walking via Woodford Halse,
Fawsley and Church Charwelton. No dogs please. John Wheeler.
29 walkers finished at 12:35. 20 lunched in the pub: 2 courses for £5.50 |
Saturday 30th August
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Afternoon walk of 8 miles. 14:00 start from The Green, Nether Heyford
SP 659585.
Walking NW to Flore, NE to Nobottle and S to Upper Heyford.
Kneale Grainger.
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Saturday 30th -
Sunday 31st August
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The Shropshire Way, part 5 of 6. About 25 miles. Based at a Youth Hostel. Details are in
our newsletter. Fully booked. David Craddock |
Sunday 31st August
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Circular day walk of 13½ miles. Car-share from CS at 08:30 or meet the leader at
the 09:45 start from Ashwell Church (Rutland), Cottesmore Road (signposted off Oakham's new by-pass)
SK 866138.
Park on the verge. Lunch in The Three Horseshoes in Whissendine, where our own food is OK. The walk is via Market
Overton, Teigh and Langham, and includes crossing the disused Oakham Canal. Chris Eilbeck.
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