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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 walk starts from Bugbrooke where we will join The Grand Union Canal to Nether Heyford and then through Upper Heyford to Nobottle.  We will then head to Harpole via Glassthorpe Hill with its panoramic views of open countryside.  Lunch will be at The Live and Let Live pub in Harpole after which we will return to Bugbrooke after passing through Kislingbury

Friday, 23 May 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
172.8m / 567ft
Type:
circular

This walk takes in canal life, open countryside and villages and is mainly off road with only a couple of stiles.

Although The Live and Let Live is a pub they will also  be serving tea and coffees, bacon/sausage rolls a selection of sandwiches/toasties as well as jacket potatoes.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 67442 57355
Nearest postcode:
NN7 3RG
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Start time:
9:30 am

Park in the car park next to St Michael's Church, Bugbrooke otherwise park considerately nearby

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