Circular walk from Windhover

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Overview

This is a 6 mile walk leaving from the carpark opposite the Windhover. We head along the Brampton Valley way, over the railway line passed the building works into Harlestone firs. Then over the golf course back into Chapel Brampton and across the fields to our starting point

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Short stretches of the walk may be very muddy and it would be a good idea to bring poles particularly as one part through the woods is uphill. The terrain is varied with busy junctions and a railway line to cross. There are also 4 stiles

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SP 73755 65213
Nearest postcode:: NN6 8GH
what3words:: shine.ritual.park

Start time:: 10:00 am

The Windhover

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