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Set amongst rolling Northamptonshire countryside and Walk 1 - Fotheringhay Stroll alongside the River Nene, the attractive stone villages of Fotheringhay and Woodnewton are a quiet haven.
Parking at the take the east footpath at A visit to this peaceful area reveals a more eventful past - Woodnewton end of the the Willow Brook crossing, a location of national importance with famous royal connections. village, the Nene Way (NW) following the stream most Fotheringhay and Woodnewton lie in the north-east of the leads north out of the of the way back to the county, approximately 7 miles north of Oundle. village towards Walcot village. Before returning to Northamptonshire County Council is committed to encouraging Lodge. Continue to follow your starting point you may sustainable travel to become a cleaner, greener and more the trackway of the NW wish to explore prosperous county. until you reach Willow Fotheringhay church and Plan ahead - it may be easier to cycle or catch a bus to the start Brook. If you wish to carry castle. of your walk than to drive. Consider car sharing if you can - on north you will shortly Walk approx 45 minutes. fewer cars means fewer queues. If you need to drive please reach Park Spinney. Distance 1.5 miles. consider the needs of cyclists, pedestrians and local access by To return to Fotheringhay parking considerately in the villages.
Walk 2 - Fotheringhay & Woodnewton Circular
Head north out of northerly footpath on Fotheringhay on the Nene Nassington road which will Way, but before you reach return eastwards across Walcot Lodge look for a the fields to reach Park footpath to the west. Spinney. Here you can join Following this, cross the the Nene Way to return to road and then west across Fotheringhay. the fields to Woodnewton Walk approx 90 minutes. village. After visiting the Distance 3.4 miles. village, take another more Level, easy terrain. County Connect is a new type of rural bus service that goes Fotheringhay where and when you want within the designated areas. The timetable is designed around you! www.county-connect.co.uk Tel: 0845 456 4474 & Woodnewton Email: [email protected] Text ‘CountyConnect’ and your message to 82727 and they will Riverside Walks call you back. 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, Northampton NN1 5NX Telephone: 0300 126 1000. Email: [email protected] www.northamptonshire.gov.uk
Published 04/12 Places Of Interest Places Of Interest GardenNew Inn,Farm (once Old called Inn New Inn) was Woodnewton Fotheringhay built in the 1460s - 70s by Edward IV to provide accommodation for visitors to the castle. The heraldic shields carved around Mill and Mill Race 1 The Falcon Inn (Public House) the gateway are badly worn, but are the Following the Countryside Code 1 emblems of the House of York. Opposite Garden Farm, the row of eight 2 St. Mary’s Church 2 Church of St. Mary the Virgin stone and thatch cottages was once Remember that the countryside is a living & All Saints called Old Inn. This building also provided working place and the improvements made to 3 The White Swan (Public House) accommodation for the castle - and the these routes could not be made without the 3 Garden Farm (The ‘Old Inn’) name suggests it is older than Garden and the ‘New Inn’ Farm. If you look closely you may be able support of the landowners, 4 Woodnewton Craft Studios to spot the original gateway opening (now so please follow the Countryside Code: The White Swan blocked up). Castle Farm Guest House 5 Bridge Cottage B&B Public House 4 Be safe, plan ahead and follow any signs Leave gates and property as you find them 5 Fotheringhay Bridge All photographs copyright © of Northamptonshire County Council. NENE This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey material Protect plants and animals and take VALLEY WAY with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller your litter home 6 Fotheringhay Castle (site) of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright Keep dogs under close control and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. Consider other people. BUS 7 Park Spinney Northamptonshire County Council Licence No. 100019331. 1 www.naturalengland.org.uk 8 Lodge Lawn Cottage B&B 2 K BUS 3 7 K 4 PH BUS
BUS 5 St. Mary’s Church
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KEY NENE VALLEY WAY Suggested Walks Route 1 BUS Nene Valley Way 8 BUS Today,Fotheringhay all that is visible Castle above ground (site) are the earthworks of the castle motte and Footpath PH 3 ditches and a block of limestone rubble wall by the river as a memorial to Mary, 4 Queen of Scots. Bridleway 2
Northamptonshire Cycle Tour Route Finding your way 5 6 BUS NENE Bus Stop VALLEY All the paths described in this leaflet are WAY marked by distinctive waymarkers along the route. K Kissing Gate The map in this leaflet should enable you to follow any of the marked routes. The Nene Valley Way passes through Fotheringhay on its 70 mile long Footbridge journey from Badby in South Northamptonshire to The Wash in Lincolnshire. T Northamptonshire Cycletour No.9 - Nene Valley, Oundle to Wansford runs through Toilets Fotheringhay. More detailed information about the surrounding countryside and other The minimum recommended level of physical activity walks may be found on Ordnance Survey Explorer map 142 and Landranger map 227, for adults is 30 minutes of moderate activity 5 days or Viewpoint covering the Fotheringhay area. more times a week. For more information on local walking schemes visit www.whi.org.uk For more information about the local area please visit: Oundle Customer Service Centre, Fotheringhay Bridge Seating/Resting Place 4 New Street, Oundle, PE8 4ED or Tel: 01832 274333. Why not make walking an enjoyable active hobby The earliest bridge over the Nene at The Falcon Inn combining exercise and exploring the countryside. Fotheringhay was a timber one. It was PH Public House/Inn rebuilt, using stone from the demolished Public House quire of the church, in 1573 on the P orders of Elizabeth I. The present stone Parking bridge dates from 1722 and uses Kings Cliffe stone. Leaflet design and artwork: www.juliabuxton.com