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Ramblers Northampton Group

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

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Good views from Borough Hill.  New paths to the Canal.  Horsepath to Braunston Locks. Deserted Village. Millenium Woodland. Old Railway

Sunday, 11 June 2023
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
22.5km / 14.0mi
Ascent:
250m / 820ft
Type:
circular

From the heights of Borough Hill we walk along the golf course. After a short decent and road section we visit the Country Park and reservoir. A new path will take us to the Grand Union Canal. We follow the towpath to the tunnel mouth, then the horse path to the lock flight at Braunston. There are canal shops and a Pub here. Continuing on there is the deserted villages of Braunstonbury and Wolfhampcote. The return walk takes in a Millenium Woodland and an abandoned railway track.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 58521 62106
Nearest postcode:
NN11 4NA
what3words:
gobbles.grab.willpower
Start time:
9:30 am

At the free car park located on the right, at the top of the single track road from Admiral's Drive in Daventry. There is a brown tourist sign at this point.

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