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Castle Ashby & River Nene Circular Walk

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Overview

This 12.18 mile circular walk with river, countryside and village views from Castle Ashby heads over to Cogenhoe and then follows the river Nene up to Hardwater Mill before circling back via the Summer Leys Nature reserve. Parking is situated in the public car park on Home Farm Lane at Castle Ashby and the walk will commence from there. Grid Reference: SP 86109 59311

Saturday, 12 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 86109 59312
Nearest postcode:
NN7 1LF
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Start time:
10:00 am

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