On a very pleasant sunny cold day 14 of us walked from the Wymington Road taking the footpath that passes the allotments.  Heading towards Knuston we passed by the back of some houses. At the separation of the footpath we took the left hand branch which led on to the railway line.  Here there are lovely views across the fields to Irchester.  Keeping on the footpath until we went under the railway we then turned left where the footpaths meet. Going under the railway again we head back to Wymington opposite Poplar Farm.   After crossing the road we took the footpath on the left back to the start.

A Saturday circular walk about 4 miles from Little Addington.  There were 10 walkers on this frosty morning.  Taking the Nene Way from Little Addington down hill and across the river Nene into Stanwick Lakes. Joining the disused railway line path through Stanwick Lakes we walked to Ringstead Lock back across the Nene and up the hill back to Little Addington. The walk went into areas that most of us had not walked before by by the lock. 

After parking opposite Winwick Hall's wavy wall twelve of us followed the Jurassic Way up to the top of Honey Hill which is 702ft above sea level. We stopped to admire the views and read a notice outlining the change in the view since the wind farms have been installed. Dropping down from the top we stopped for coffee by a marker stone recording the opening of the Jurassic Way. After coffee we walked to the hamlet of Elkington and then turned on to the Leicestershire arm of the Grand Union Canal. After 1/2 mile we left the Jurassic Way and walked across arable fields to Clay Coton where we stopped for lunch. After lunch we left Clay Coton and walked south to the village of Yelvertoft going through the village we climbed up the hill to join the canal again. Taking the towpath we walked for a mile before leaving the canal at Winwick Grange. Taking a footpath back to Winwick we finished the walk with the autumn sun shining. Fantastic varied and lovely walk.

Eleven of us walked from Olney to Clifton Reynes a walk of approximately 4 miles 

As the rain stopped we walked from the Harefield Hall Hotel into Pateley Bridge along side the river Nidd. Crossing the river we walked uphill through Bridge Housegate and on past Eagle Hall. Joining the Nidderdale Way for a mile we then dropped down to Mosscar Bottom. Following Foster Beck to the river Nidd we walked back alongside the river back to Pateley Bridge and the hotel.

Seventeen of us left the Harefield Hall Hotel on a damp Saturday morning. We started by walking up the drive, then on to the top of Ripley Bank and along the panoramic walk to Blazefield. Taking the Nidderdale Way we walked past White Houses and Mill House to Brimham Rocks where we stopped for lunch. Most of us eating pre-ordered sandwiches from the National Trust kiosk. After lunch we left Brimham Rocks via High Wood Farm and Low Woods. passing Smelthouses and downhill to the river Nidd. Here we took the riverside path to Glasshouses and back to the hotel. Great walk with ideal walking weather.

On a beautiful September day 10 of us walked south from Turvey towards Turvey Hall. Passing Keepers Cottage we went on to Gorewell where we saw a falcon being trained. On past Ramacre Wood we stopped for coffee near Grange Farm. After coffee we went on past North End and Mount Pleasant Farms and over the A428 to Tythe Farm. Here we started our way back to Turvey going past Moat Farm and dropping down to the disused Northampton to Bedford railway track here we walked into the Pictshill Estate where under disused railway bridge we stopped for lunch. Soon we joined by the local friendly Lamar who entertained us over lunch. After lunch we walked for a short distance by the A428 and then branched of south to walk back to Turvey through the Abbey parkland. A perfect end to a very pleasant day.

The weather was just right for walking – not raining and not too hot.  The scenery was varied from the picturesque views of green fields and crops growing to the functional railway line and the solar panels. The walk started at the top end of Podington Garden Centre and finished at the bottom.  Very convenient for refreshments at the end!  

With heavy rain forecast later in the day 14 of us set off from Staverton south along the Jurassic Way past the disused Catesby Viaduct on to the Catesby Priory. Walking on past fields of bamboo we stopped for a coffee break before walking on to Shuckburgh Hall. After taking in the view from the Shuckburgh Hills we dropped down to Lower Shuckburgh for a short break at the church. After leaving Lower Shuckburgh we walked north along the Oxford Canal and then took a path uphill into the pretty village of Flecknoe where we had lunch at the pub. After lunch we walked the 2.5 miles back up the hill to Staverton with its views over Warrickshire. Lovely walk and only a few spots of rain.

On an overcast but warm evening nine of us walked from Bozeat to Horn Wood. On through the wood admiring the flowers we walked to Easton Maudit where we visited Derek Nimo's grave. We returned to Bozeat where we had a drink at the Red Lion Pub. A very pleasant way to spend a summers evening.

We started from the large layby on the road between Church Brampton and Holdenby. We walked to Holdenby via Sanders Colvert and Cank Farm, from Holdenby we went on to Holdenby South Lodge, over the railway to the village of Lower Harlestone where we had lunch at the church. On to the Fox and Hounds at Lower Harlestone and across the golf course to Church Brampton. From Church Brampton we walked on to Chapel Brampton and back to the cars. A great walk to be recommended.

Starting from the Green Lane Car Park in Thrapston 14 of us walked along the path to Islip Mill and took the path right on to the dismantled railway track across the A605 up the hill into Tichmarsh. Walking through the village we then took the footpath to Thorpe Waterville where we had coffee on the village green. From Thorpe Waterville we walked along the minor road to Achurch and its lovely church. Taking the Nene Way we walked across the fields and over the river Nene to Wadenhoe. Here we had lunch at the Village Hall. From Wadenhoe we walked the Nene Way alongside the river to Aldwinkle. From here we stayed on the Nene Way through Tichmarsh Nature Reserve to Islip Mill. Turning left we walked back into Thrapston to finish a great walk on a lovely day.

Starting from the hotel 12 of us climbed up to the Offas Dyke Path in glorious sunshine. Walking through Trevor Hall Woods and its array of wild flowers including Primroses, Wood Anemones and Wood Sorrel we stopped for a break at the start of the Llangollen Panorama Walk. After admiring the view over Llangollen we climbed further across access land to the top of the ridge and its spectacular views. From here we dropped down back through Trevor Hall Woods to the village of Trevor and the Llangollen Canal. Here we walked to the aqueduct and spent some time taking photographs and having a coffee break.  To finish the walk we followed the lovely Llangollen Canal back to the hotel. A stunning walk in lovely weather a fitting end to a perfect weekend.

Thirteen of us watched the pouring rain over breakfast thinking it was going to be a very soggy day with little or no views from the hills. We set of from Llangollen in steady rain and crossed the River Dee to climb the hills to the west of Llangollen through the woods full of Primroses and Wood Anemones  to "The Duke". We then dropped back down into the valley to cross the river at Berwyn by the Chain Bridge. From here we walked on to the Horseshoe Falls and on to the Llantysilio Hall Church where we had a coffee break. By now the rain had eased to a drizzle and we walked around the base of Coed Hyddyn to the Crucis Abbey where we had lunch in the odd heavy shower.. After lunch the weather cleared as we climbed steadily on the Clwydian Way to Bryn-hyfryd where we had marvelous views over the Dee Valley. On past Dinbren Hall we skirted around the base of Castell Dinan Bran then climbed the steep hill to a height of over 1000ft to the castle and its spectacular views over Llangollen. To finish the walk we dropped down into Llangollen and treated ourselves to an Ice Cream at the Llangollen Canal Wharf. An absolutely fantastic walk with many wild spring flowers and great views.

On a cold and very blustery day 18 of us started from the pretty village of Braunston walking downhill to the Grand Union Canal and Braunston Marina. From the marina we walked east along the tow path to the western portal of Braunston Tunnel. As there is no towpath through the tunnel we took the route the canal horses would have taken over the hill to the eastern end of the tunnel a distance of 1.25 miles. At the eastern portal of the tunnel we stopped for coffee and watched the narrow boats go by.From the portal we walked through the woods to the Welton Road. From here we walked past Warfe Farm up hill into Welton where we had lunch at the White Horse. After lunch we walked through the village and took the footpath across the fields to Ashby St Ledgers and the Manor House where the Gunpowder Plot was planned in a room above the gatehouse (see main picture). The Manor House was owned by the Catesby family at the time and Robert Catesby was one of the conspirators. The manor's central location was also more convenient to the houses of the Catesby's many friends and relations. It is this central location that made Ashby St Ledgers a type of 'Command Centre' during the planning of the Gunpowder Plot. After visiting the church and its exhibition we walked the 2.5 miles back to Braunston along the Jurassic Way. A very interesting walk.

17 of us started from Deene and walked through Deene Park across the A43 to the village of Deenethorpe.On through the village to the Benefield Road and footpaths past Bulwick Lodge and Blackmore Thick Farm to Bulwick where we had lunch. After lunch we made our way back to Deene past Bulwick Hall and through some very wet marshy terrain. A windy grey day but a great walk. 

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On a grey drizzly January day 17 of us started from Bromham Mill taking the Ouse Valley Way across Bromham Bridge and on to Kempston Mill. We stopped for a coffee break at the new housing estate in Great Denham. From Kempston we walked alongside the river to a bridge over the river past the Charles Wells Brewery and on to the Sikh Temple in Queens Park. From here we walked on into Bedford where we had lunch.  After lunch we returned to the river bank and walked back on the opposite bank. We turned off the bank path to walk through the Bedford Golf Course and on to Biddenham. From here we walked back to Bromham Mill. A very interesting and varied walk.