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Grantham Group

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

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 walk starts outside the Exeter Arms in Barrowden.

We follow the lane from the village to Morcott crossing the A47.  Walking through this pretty village we follow field tracks to Glaston where we walk alongside the A47 for a short distance. We then head downhill to Bisbrooke.  We then follow  a pretty valley and cross the disused railway before heading up. to the village of Seaton. It is then downhill to cross the B672 to head towards the Welland Viaduct, the longest brick-built viaduct in England.  After crossing the River Welland and going under the viaduct we head into Harringworth. We then cross a field with horses and follow the Welland to Turtle Bridge, the county boundary between Northamptonshire and Rutland. Following the old railway track we head back to Barrowden and a well-deserved drink in the pub!

Sunday, 21 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Technical
Distance:
16.6km / 10.3mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Fabulous views of the Welland Valley, the viaduct and historic buildings in the villages.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 94634 00099
Nearest postcode:
LE15 8EL
what3words:
chew.bluntly.clef
Start time:
10:00 am

Exeter Arms, Main Street, Barrowden

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