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Rich in history and wildlife, the attractive villages of and are nestled in a dramatic curve Walk 1 - Aldwincle and the of the River Nene. Why not enjoy a walk along the banks of the river or a stroll amongst limestone, slate and thatched Starting at the south end of north to Wadenhoe; or cottages? the village near All Saints’ return to Aldwincle, church and the Rectory, passing alongside The villages of Aldwincle and Wadenhoe are located head east via the footpath Aldwincle Pocket Park to approximately 4 miles from , in the north-east of the county. to reach the road and emerge on Main Street, a Brancey Bridge. Crossing short distance from the County Council is committed to encouraging over the road you can Old Rectory and your sustainable travel to become a cleaner, greener and more follow a riverside path starting point. prosperous county. along Harper’s Brook and Walk approx 2 hours. Plan ahead - it may be easier to cycle or catch a bus to the start the River Nene, until you Path alongside River of your walk than to drive. Consider car sharing if you can - join up with the . Nene may be muddy. fewer cars means fewer queues. If you need to drive please At this point you can head consider the needs of cyclists, pedestrians and local access by parking considerately in the villages.

Walk 2 - Wadenhoe and

Beginning at the King’s dovecote which stands in Head, head south and the stable yard of uphill to St. Michael and All Wadenhoe House, turn Angel’s church at the into Mill Lane. From here southern end of the village. you can follow the Nene Follow the footpath that Way across a water heads north and then meadow and the river to takes you around the area St. John the Baptist, parish of earthworks known as church of Achurch. A short Castle Close. When you walk along a country lane emerge on Main Street, through the village takes County Connect is a new type of rural bus service that goes Aldwincle head across the village you to a footpath that will where and when you want within the designated areas. green towards the war allow you to double back The timetable is designed around you! memorial and then double through the fields to www.county-connect.co.uk Tel: 0845 456 4474 & Wadenhoe back along Pudding Lane Wadenhoe. Email: [email protected] Riverside Walks to reach Pilton Road. Walk approx 1.5 hours. Text ‘CountyConnect’ and your message to 82727 and they will call you back. Passing by Wadenhoe Steep climb to church. Including Achurch This information can be provided in & other languages and formats upon request, such as large print, Braille and CD. Contact 0300 126 1000. Northamptonshire County Council Highways, Transportation & Infrastructure Riverside House, Riverside Way, Bedford Road, NN1 5NX Telephone: 0300 126 1000. Email: [email protected] www.northamptonshire.gov.uk

Published 04/12 KEY Walk 2 - Places Of Interest Wadenhoe and Achurch All photographs copyright © of Northamptonshire County Council. Suggested Walks Route This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller King’s Head of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office Crown Copyright. 1 Nene Way Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright (17th Century Public House) and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. Northamptonshire County Council Licence No. 100019331. Footpath 2 Millennium Sundial

Cycle Route 3 St. Michael & All Angels’ Church Wadenhoe BUS Bus Stop ThisDovecote 18th century circular 4 Castle Close (Earthworks) dovecote still has its lath S Stile St. Michael and and plaster nesting boxes 5 Wadenhoe Dovecote All Angels’ Church and a central, turning K Kissing Gate ladder or potence. The dovecote is cared 6 Wadenhoe House for by the County Council G Gate and is open to the public. 7 Mill

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Countryside Code Millennium Sundial Remember that the countryside is a living working place and the improvements made to these routes could St. John The Baptist not be made without the DatingChurch to the early 14th support of the landowners, century and built in the shape so please follow the of a cross, the church was BUS founded by the Knight Countryside Code: 7 S Asceline de Waterville in NENE VALLEY thanks for his safe return WAY  Be safe, plan ahead from the Crusades. His tomb is preserved in the graveyard. and follow any signs 6 S  Leave gates and property as you S find them  Protect plants and TERVIL animals and take your 4 A L litter home W E  Keep dogs under close control P  Consider other people. BUS The minimum recommended level www.naturalengland.org.uk 5 G 3 of physical activity for adults is 30 2 minutes of moderate S If you wish to report a problem S activity 5 days or more or fault please contact Street Doctor S BUS times a week. For more information Tel: 0845 601 1113* BUS BUS P BUS on local walking schemes (charged at local rate). 1 visit www.whi.org.uk Email: BUS [email protected] Why not make walking an or go to our website. enjoyable active hobby P combining exercise and exploring the countryside.

NENE Walk 1 - Places Of Interest VALLEY WAY Aldwincle and the River Nene Finding your way 1 All Saints’ Church All the paths described in this leaflet are marked by distinctive waymarkers along the route. The map in this leaflet should enable you to follow any of the marked routes. 2 The Old Rectory More detailed information about the surrounding countryside and other walks may be found on Ordnance Survey Explorer map 224 and Landranger map 141, covering the 3 Aldwincle Pocket Park Aldwincle and Wadenhoe area. For more information about the local area please visit: 4 St. Peter’s Church Customer Service Centre, 4 New Street, CreatedAldwincle in 1989 Pocket in a former Park quarry pit, Oundle, PE8 4ED or Tel: 01832 274333. 5 Peartree Farm (B&B) & Tea Room the Pocket Park includes a rockery Brancey Bridge and is home to a variety of trees, scrub 6 Garage and associated wildlife such as bluebells, red admiral butterflies and green woodpeckers. 7 Village Shop Leaflet design and artwork: www.juliabuxton.com