WALK PROGRAMME

Please note that unfortunately only registered assistance dogs will be allowed on walks. Please contact the walk leader if you intend to bring an R A Dog.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For Sunday Lunch reservations please use this email address – [email protected]
Please note some walks contain slightly different information to “usual”; these are highlighted in red

AUGUST
Sunday 9 August          Leader: Les Carter     07873 231097        5.9 miles
Morning Walk: Meet for a 1000 hrs start at The Cock Inn. 1 High Street, Roade, Postcode NN7 2NW, OS Landranger map 152, what3words: intricate.launched recorder. An easy circular walk via wind turbines to Hartwell. We return via part of the Northamptonshire Round, skirting Ashton, using grass tracks with a short stretch of road walking; the walk contains only 3 stiles.  Table booked for 1pm at The Cock Inn.  Book with Sue ([email protected]) by 31 July.  Pre ordering required and Sue will obtain the menu the week before. Please park with consideration for others in the village.

Wednesday 12 August     Leader: Graham Pickard        07708 223343        3 – 4 miles
Evening Walk: Meet at 1900 hrs off the Bedford Road as you turn right and right again towards Northampton Water Centre; this road offers good parking. The nearest Postcode is NN4 7YB. GR SP 777595, OS Explorer map 223 and what3words: envy.trees.drop. A gentle walk containing 2 stiles following footpaths to Brackmills Country Park, skirting the edge of the park to connect with the disused railway line leading towards Great Houghton. We will walk down through Great Houghton, across A428 then walk across the fields to The Washlands. Finally we make our way back along the Washland edge to the Water Centre and cars. Do not park in the Britannia pub car park as this is restricted; fines are hefty!

Saturday 15 August       Leader:  Graham Pickard       07708 223343        5.8 miles
Morning Walk: Meet for a 1000 hrs start at The Heart of England Pub, High Street, Weedon, Postcode NN7 4QD, GR SP 630599, OS Explorer map 223, what3words: help.inspects.forever. Meet on the pavement in front of the pub car park. From here we will follow the towpath from Weedon to Nether Heyford. Leaving the towpath, we make our way across fields to the A5, crossing the A5 we follow the road to Church Stowe. After a short stop we make our way across fields to pick up the towpath for the return to Weedon. The walk contains 1 x bridge stile. Please park with consideration within the village and make your own arrangements for lunch.

Party in the Park, 22nd August at 11.00am
We are holding a Party in the Park again this year and you (can include family & friends) are invited to join in the fun.
What do I need to do? I hear you asking, well, you will need to bring with you something to sit on (folding chair or a car blanket etc), your own food and drink for the day.
The event will start about 11.00am Saturday 22nd August and will finish about 3pm.
Location: access Abington Park via the gates on the corner of Wellingborough and Ardington Road (post code: NN1 4EY) and we will be located on the right hand side near the table tennis tables.
Bad weather: If the forecast is for bad weather then the event will be cancelled. Please check the website for any updates

Sunday 23 August        Leader: Gill Finch        07977 422473      5 miles
Afternoon Walk: Meet for a 1300 hrs start at the entrance to Harlestone Firs, Harlestone Road, Northampton, Postcode NN5 6UJ, GR SP 71125 63693, OS Explorer map 223, what3words: spends.fans.heave.The walk includes woodland, pretty cottages and an ornamental lake. We follow field paths to Harlestone Firs, the picturesque villages of Lower Harlestone with ever changing views to Upper Harlestone. Before walking back, we stop at St Andrews Church where tea and homemade cake is available to purchase; bring cash/card for your purchase! If the temperature is hot we will have a couple of brief water stops however the main break will be at the church. The walk contains 3 stiles. There is a layby outside the garden centre for parking.

Saturday 29 August      Leader: David Park        07914 308418       5.75 miles
Morning Walk: Meet for a 1000 hrs start at All Saints Church, School Lane, Harpole, Postcode  NN7 4DJ, OS Explorer map 223, what3words: gallons.rams.feels. We walk towards Harlestone then turn south west towards Nobottle, skirting Yewtree Spinney and Nobottle Wood; then head back via Harpole Covert. The walk has no stiles and contains a small amount of road walking on minor roads. Please park with consideration within the village and make your own arrangements for lunch.

Your Club always needs Walk Leaders. If you would like to lead a walk on the next programme, please contact the Club’s Walks Organisers:
Saturdays & Sundays: Gill Finch 07977 422473
Evenings (May to August only): Graham Pickard 07708 223343
They will be delighted to hear from you and will provide help and advice if needed.