Rutherfords Routes

Location: Upton Park, High St, Northampton NN5 4EH Distance: 5 miles/ 8 kms Time: 1.5 hours - 2 hours Hey, you're back! It's good to see you! This weeks walk was particularly beautiful as it was unintentionally perfectly timed with golden hour as the sun set on another gorgeous autumn day. Start by parking in the Upton Park car park and make your way to the left of the car park and onto the gravel pathway which takes you round the first section of the country park. Sticking to the path you will pass a large sheep field to your right and this covers the first mile of your walk. Look out to your left and you will see the River Nene as well as the Grand Union Canal. As you reach the first mile mark you'll come to two metal gates which you must go through and then bear left over the dam lock bridge and on towards the concrete bridge. Once you have crossed both these bridges you will see Upton Country Park gate to your right. Follow the route through the park here. As you wal...

Location: 44 Harlestone Rd, Northampton, NN7 4EW Distance: 2.8 miles/ 3.8 kms Time: 45 mins - 1 hour Hey! Welcome to my blog.  I'll be posting walks around Northampton and surrounding areas for those of you who'd like to follow me along some fun routes. I will try and add a bit of humour, some interesting facts and general chit chat along the way. For my first walk I went to Harlestone Firs and got to enjoy eye catching autumn colours as well as adorable wildlife. I hope you like the walk as much as I did! Begin your walk by parking in the lay by outside the garden or parking on York Way. Next the to 30 mph sign you will find a small cut through into the woods. Through the corn field and tread carefully as you go over a wall which has fallen down slightly so steady on your feet. Once in the woods turn right and follow the pathway through the ferns making sure you take a deep breath of the fresh pine smell and try to spot the holly bushes. Continue on this path past the first le...