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Northampton Group (Ramblers Northampton)

We are the Northampton Group (Ramblers Northampton). We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Walking from Rothersthorpe we head towards Bugbrooke before heading towards Pattishall, Astcote and Tiffield.  We walk through the pocket park along the course of the old railway line before stopping for a late lunch in Gayton.  After lunch its mainly downhill back to Rothersthorpe.

Friday, 19 December 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
182.9m / 600ft
Type:
circular

Mainly field paths, some tow paths and quiet roads.

Lunch at the Eykyn Arms in Gayton.  I will phone through an order when we start to save time.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 71234 56712
Nearest postcode:
NN7 3JD
what3words:
rentals.quirky.telephone
Start time:
9:30 am

Please park considerately in Church Street and meet at the top of the road near the cemetery. Church Street is very busy between 8:30 and 9:00am with parents dropping children at school and nursery. You will find it easier to park if you arrive from 9am onwards.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking