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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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  • 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

Meet in the village of Ecton park near the public house Three Horseshoes. We will start here across rolling fields heading towards Earls Barton one uphill straight. We will walk on pavements thru Earls Bartons top road heading towards Sywell country park passing some very nice houses all on pavement, turning into Sywell park where there are toilets and a refreshment area we may stay here tops 15 minutes as it’s Christmas! Then onwards around the park lake approx 2.7 miles. On leaving the park a very short road walking passing a working farm butchers shop, going thru farm fields heading back towards Ecton, one very busy road to cross please take extra care crossing, ending at the Three Horseshes public house and maybe enjoying a Xmas drink🎄

Saturday, 21 December 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
6m / 20ft
Type:
circular

As always check the weather and wear appropriate footwear and clothing

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 82779 63501
Nearest postcode:
NN6 0QA
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Start time:
10:30 am

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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