Area: North Northamptonshire

The Category Corby is a subset of North Northamptonshire.

The Category East Northamptonshire is a subset of North Northamptonshire.

The Category Kettering is a subset of North Northamptonshire.

The Category Wellingborough is a subset of North Northamptonshire.

'You will find lots of useful information about how you can become more active through walking and appreciate what Corby Borough has to offer in the way of local parks and open spaces.'

ALERT This Entry originally contained Links to details of the 34-mile Around Corby Walk. See instead now the description in GPS Cycle and Walking Routes.

ALERT Also, the Corby Area is now serviced by  North Northamptonshire Council.

Around Corby [GPS Cycle and Walking Routes]

Usually held late May/early June.

ALERT Link replaced by one to within the Corby Area of North Northamptonshire Council.

'Situated on the edge of the beautiful Welland Valley. The Heritage Centre in the converted coach house and stables houses a display featuring the history of Corby and the development of the iron and steel industry in the town.'

Northamptonshire Country Parks

'A network of footpaths and bridleways allow you to plan anything from a short walk to a full days hike. '

Member of the U3A - Northamptonshire Grouping

'We are a UK walking club based at Wellingborough, in Northamptonshire ... We support and assist with the England IML International "Waendel Walk" in May each year which is also based in Wellingborough ... The organisation is a member of the British Walking Federation (BWF) and, through this, a member of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV).'

'This club offers a weekly walk on either a Saturday or Thursday of around 5 miles. Occasional longer walks and events occur during the year. There is also a group who do a slower and shorter walk once or twice a month.'

Member of the Wellbeing Walks - Northamptonshire Grouping

Member of the Ramblers - Northamptonshire Area Grouping

A dozen short walks around and about East Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire Highways

'We are a Northamptonshire (UK) based walking club of the British Walking Federation (BWF) and we aim to promote walking as a friendly and healthy pastime for all ages. All of our walks are based on countryside public footpaths, bridleways and quiet lanes, some walks may be muddy during adverse British weather conditions.

Rockingham Forest [Wikipedia]

'Offers meadowland and lakeside walks, with a small arboretum of exotic trees and Edwardian buildings still surviving from its past role as a water supply reservoir with a water works heritage trail to guide you round.'

Northamptonshire Highways

'Formed in 1981 and became the first club to join the BWF (IVV). We are the most active club in the Federation. All walks are registered with the BWF(IVV) and on completing an event you can claim a stamp towards the IVV Award Scheme.'

Member of the Ramblers - Northamptonshire Area Grouping

'A variety of scenic walks in and around Burton Latimer ... Burton Latimer is the location of the first wind farm in Northamptonshire. Burton Wold wind farm, operated by Your Energy has 10 turbines, producing enough electricity to power around 8,500 homes annually. It is also home to the Weetabix food company.'

However, not all the walks listed seem to have descriptions attached ...

Burton Latimer Online

'The original drawings and text of the walks were done by Ian Spencer in 1993. Ian was a Parish Councillor and Footpath Warden.  Some of the text has been updated ...'

Geddington.net

'A beautiful walk from Brigstock, through Wadenhoe, incorporating the historic Lyveden New Bield.'

Northamptonshire Highways

Five PDF Trail Leaflets related to the Wellingborough's Townscape Heritage Initiative.

Wellingborough Area

'Whether you're looking for an easy-going trail for all abilities, to explore the local history, or for a bit of peace and quiet to observe the wildlife, we've got a trail for you.'

Forestry England

Friends of Fineshade

'In AD 2000, as part of their millennium celebrations, Wollaston Parish Council erected ten Green Plaques around the village, each identifying a location of historical interest. More have been added each year, both by the Parish Council and the Wollaston Heritage Society. This walk around these Green Plaques traces Wollaston's heritage from its early beginning to the present day.'

Wollaston Parish Council

'This walk is about 6¼ miles long and is rated as comparatively easy. There are a few lengthy ascents (none of them steep) and it should present few problems no matter what the prevailing weather.' ALERT Changed original Link but retained original description.

Nenescape Landscape Partnership