Short Morning Walk

Ramblers Northampton Group

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Overview

This leisurely walk is partly in the woodland at Harlestone Firs, partly in open countryside and across a golf course. There are no stiles and dogs are welcome.

Tuesday, 2 September 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:45 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 7.6km / 4.7mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Refreshments available at the Garden Centre after the walk.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Dog friendly
Introductory walk

Starting point

Grid reference:: SP 71166 63647
Nearest postcode:: NN5 6UJ
what3words:: shade.memo.middle

Start time:: 10:30 am

Walking from just outside the entrance to Harlestone Heath Garden Centre, Harlestone Road. Car parking available in the Garden Centre if a patron or in the layby beside the road but take care as it is a busy road.

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