Walks from Corby

A walk through pretty Northamptonshire villages and farmland with very little road walking and a variety of terrain. The approach into Corby crosses an industrial estate and the section by Corby tunnel can be bleak and muddy in winter. Largely follows the well-signed Jurassic Way; navigation is easy. The Corby tunnel section can get muddy in winter.

Time: 8h30–17h

Lunch: A cafe in Fineshade Woods, roughly midway.

Warnings: The route crosses and re-crosses the A43; take care.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

A varied, relatively flat route taking in residential and industrial streets, a riverside walk along the River Ise, estate parkland with grazing sheep, wildflower meadows, quiet villages and fields and woodland. Some field paths are unmarked and faint; the woodland section can be muddy after rain. Passes the pretty stone village of Weekley with its thatched cottages and almshouse, and Geddington with its Eleanor Cross. Red kites overhead and Muntjac deer were seen along the way.

Time: 4h–8h

1 lunch spot: the Star Inn

Warnings: Several unmarked field paths can be hard to follow; the road out of Geddington is small but surprisingly busy; cattle with calves were encountered on the path near Little Oakley (Featherbed Lane is recommended as an easier alternative); a number of gates and stiles. Can be muddy.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

A long route mostly on good paths and pavements, crossing East Carlton Countryside Park and with rain a recurring feature making it wet underfoot. Patchy signposting and loose GPX plotting; not all paths clearly marked on the ground. Shared with the Jurassic Way and Midshires Way. Market Harborough is delightful with a fine stone bridge over the railway; East Carlton Countryside Park is on the route and worth a visit, with alpacas, sheep, red kites and peacocks seen along the way.

Time: 5h30–11h

Lunch: Food is available at the Post Office in Wilbarston mid-route.

Warnings: Navigation can be difficult where paths are not clearly marked on the ground or map (walkers have got lost around Stoke Albany); patchy signposting.

Walk details: Slow Ways.