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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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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

The outward journey begins in the attractive village of Cosgrove and follows a pretty stretch along the towpath of the Grand Union Canal.  The route then climbs away from the canal leading to field paths.

This delightful walk provides wonderful views over the surrounding countryside, and includes an idyllic area around Furtho, a former medieval village.  All that remains of the village is a church, a dovecote and a farm situated in a field with a pond.  You may wish to take a look inside the church and dovecote.  

The walk returns to Cosgrove following a section of the Grafton Way.

Saturday, 13 December 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meet at 10am in the car park of The Barley Mow, The Stocks, Cosgrove MK19 7JD

There are stretches on quiet country lanes, and we cross the A508 twice.

Several stiles.  Assistance dogs only.

Refreshments available following the walk at The Barley Mow.

If you are not patronising The Barlow Mow, could you please park considerately in the village.  

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 79235 42569
Nearest postcode:
MK19 7JD
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airfields.refuse.fails
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at 10am in the car park of The Barley Mow, The Stocks, Cosgrove MK19 7JD

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