Walk distances in Km Irthlingborough to Little Addington 4.7 km Thrapston to Islip 0.6 km Little Addington to Woodford 5.3 km Islip to Aldwincle 4 km Woodford to Denford 3.0 km Aldwincle to Wadenhoe 2.0 km Denford to Thrapston 2.1 km Wadenhoe to Barnwell 7.3 km All distances are approximate
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This Information can be provided in other languages and formats upon Irthlingborough to Barnwell request, such as large Print, Braille and CD. Contact 01604 236236 29kms/18miles Transport & Highways, Northamptonshire County Council, Riverside House, Bedford Road, Northampton NN1 5NX. Telephone: 01604 236236. Email: [email protected] For more information on where to stay and sightseeing please visit www.letyourselfgrow.com This leaflet was part funded by the Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund, for more information please visit www.naturalengland.org.uk Thanks to RNRP for use of photography www.riverneneregionalpark.org All photographs copyright © of Northamptonshire County Council unless stated. Published March 2010
his is the longest section of the Nene Way in Northamptonshire and you may wish which are rich in heritage and wildlife and Tto stop overnight in Thrapston, as the half way point. offer the perfect scenic walking routes near Oundle. At Wadenhoe, the path takes you Following the route on from Irthlingborough you come to the village of Great past a beautifully restored mill and provides Addington, pass the All Saints Church, which is the oldest building in the village an opportunity to ramble through woods and follow the Woodford road out of the village. The route towards Denford above the lock on the river. Situated in the passes Ringstead and Woodford. These villages are surrounded by quiet, peaceful heart of the village and along the Nene Way countryside and cross the meadow land on the outskirts of the village. While passing is The Kings Head, a 17th century traditional Denford, make a detour from the Nene Way and walk over the two bridges into this English pub, with excellent cuisine in an idyllic picturesque village, perhaps stopping at The Cock Inn to quench your thirst and setting overlooking the lock. grab a bite to eat. Following on from Wadenhoe Mill, you pass Achurch, Lilford and Wigsthorpe before For elegant and comfortable accommodation, The Bridge Hotel in Thrapston is the ending this section in Barnwell village for some well needed refreshment. perfect place to relax for the night before setting off towards Islip. The village of Islip has a few quiet and secluded moorings, perfect for a picnic overlooking the fine In some locations, the ironstone deposits have been strip mined, resulting in deep views of the Northamptonshire countryside. linear quarries known as ‘gullets’, surrounded by extensive areas of spoil. Some of these former workings have been returned to agriculture, but others (e.g. Twywell Titchmarsh Nature Reserve, is another Wildlife Trust site www.wildlifebcpn.org where Gullet, near Kettering) support limestone grassland rich in plant species such as there are many opportunities to access this haven for wildlife. Skylarks are found in orchids. Grid Reference: SP 945776 spring and summer as well as many dragonflies, damsels and butterflies. Winter is the best time to see large numbers of wildfowl here; in particular, goosander, wigeon If you enjoyed this section why not download our other popular local circular routes and gadwall reach nationally important numbers. for Aldwincle & Wadenhoe and nearby Brigstock & Fermyn Woods. From the nature reserve, head towards the villages of Aldwincle and Wadenhoe, Stanwick Lakes Stanwick Lakes (01933 625527) is a unique and popular countryside attraction in the heart of the Nene Valley. It is a site which really does offer something for everyone: leisure opportunities, access to attractive countryside and abundant wildlife can all be found here. In 1980 archaeological excavations made several important discoveries, which included the early prehistoric ceremonial complexes at West Cotton, the extensive and complex Iron Age and Roman settlement at Stanwick, the Roman settlement at Mallows Cotton and the late Saxon long range at West Cotton. The site and surroundings also have an interesting industrial heritage, and are a good example of the changing land uses within this region; having been the site of a tannery, a sewage farm and a number of railway stations and sidings. The lakes site was first opened as a quarry in 1985, with mineral extraction beginning in an area to the northern end of the site. These initial areas were restored, primarily to lakes and surrounding meadow land, with some areas of planting that are now reaching maturity. Now designated a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and surveys carried out suggest that species such as oystercatcher, lapwing, and great crested grebe have been breeding here. It is also known to have significant dragonfly populations and otters have also been sighted. The lakes are managed by Rockingham Forest Trust on behalf of East Northamptonshire Council. For more information visit www.stanwicklakes.org.uk and www.rockingham-forest-trust.org.uk Thornhaugh
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