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Royston Group

The Royston Ramblers invite you to enjoy fresh air and wonderful countryside in great company. Try us! We really are a very friendly group

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

This is a circular walk from Mill End Plants in Rushden to Cottered and back.  The outward route is northeastwards past Bachelor's Wood, then turning south to pass Broadfield Hall.  We return via Stocking Hill and the open countryside east of Cumberlow Green

Thursday, 16 November 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.5km / 5.9mi
Ascent:
97.5m / 320ft
Type:
circular

Apart from the two communities of Rushden and Cottered this is a quiet, rural area with gentle hills and a sense of space.  We will walk within the southern edge of the Sandon Rewilding project.  Elsewhere there is a mixture of farm tracks and arable fields.  Some fields may be ploughed at this time of year and appropriate boots are recommended.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 30240 31457
Nearest postcode:
SG9 0SU
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Start time:
10:00 am

We will meet at Mill End Plants in Rushden. There are toilet facilities. Please double park at the bottom end of the car park to leave space for their customers. We are expected to stay after the walk for the delightful cake and coffee or tea. If this is not possible you may park at the village church and walk down.

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