Car Free Walk from Maidwell to Market Harborough

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Overview

A linear walk from Maidwell in Northamptonshire to Market Harborough. The route passes by the old Harrington Airfield with it's WW2 and Cold War history. Then via the villages of Harrington & Arthingworth and through the old railway tunnel at Great Oxendon on to Market Harborough.

Friday, 13 June 2025

Meeting time:: 8:30 am
Start time:: 9:40 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Website:: https://tinyurl.com/mwpjhhhj

All details are subject to change. All times to be confirmed nearer the date of the walk. Booking is strongly advised.

Features

Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SK 58865 04854
Nearest postcode:: LE1 3GQ
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Meeting time:: 8:30 am

Haymarket Bus Station, Belgrave Gate, LE1 3HP

Starting point

Grid reference:: SP 74620 77040
Nearest postcode:: NN6 9TJ
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Start time:: 9:40 am

Outside The Stag Pub, Harborough Road, Maidwell, NN6 9JA

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SP 73395 87202
Nearest postcode:: LE16 7PA
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Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

The Square, Market Harborough, LE16 7PA

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