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Ramblers Northampton Group

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Overview

The route takes us through Tusmore Park with its gold topped monument celebrating the Queen's jubilee and views of the old and new manor houses.  During the afternoon we will walk through the more modest Shelswell Park where there are mature trees in a parkland setting.
We will walk past Cottisford Pond and Shelswell Pond and visit the attractive Oxfordshire villages of Cottisford, Hardwick, Fringford and Newton Purcell.

Friday, 6 June 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
100m / 328ft
Type:
circular

There will be a lunchtime stop at the Butcher's Arms in Fringford where the lunch menu includes sandwiches and soup etc.
The pub is next to the village green where you can sit and eat a packed lunch if you don't want to use the pub facilities.
Assistance dogs only please.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 62602 30869
Nearest postcode:
MK18 4AX
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Start time:
9:30 am

Park in the lay by next to the A4421 in Newton Purcell

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