About 18 miles. No map. Good weather.
Showing posts with label Blatherwycke. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blatherwycke. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Monday, June 10, 2019
By bike to Fineshade from Gretton. Cuckoo!
With Harry. Sunday 09 June 2019.
This has become a familiar local route - from Gretton via Harringworth and Wakerley, pause for a drink, and return via Kings Cliffe, Blatherwycke, Bulwick and Deene. Good weather, not too hot, not windy. A pleasant hiatus day between two spells of rain.
Black swans at Blatherwycke, along with a heron and a family of geese. Just outside the village there are llamas in a field.
We heard a cuckoo, for the second time this year.
This has become a familiar local route - from Gretton via Harringworth and Wakerley, pause for a drink, and return via Kings Cliffe, Blatherwycke, Bulwick and Deene. Good weather, not too hot, not windy. A pleasant hiatus day between two spells of rain.
Black swans at Blatherwycke, along with a heron and a family of geese. Just outside the village there are llamas in a field.
We heard a cuckoo, for the second time this year.
Roughly 18 miles.
Sunday, June 2, 2019
Gretton to Fineshade
Sunday 02 June 2019, with Harry. From Gretton, we cycled down the hill to Harringworth, along to Wakerley, then turned right and went past the woods. Across the A43, and along to the road up to Fineshade.
Quick stop to buy a drink, then we cycled through the woods and down to Kings Cliffe, returning along the road to Blatherwycke. We passed the lake with its two black swans, and a little further on the alpacas.
The next village was Bulwick. Instead of turning into the village, we turned left towards the A43, which we crossed to reach Deene, and then came back via the road past Kirby Hall. The bone shaking surface could do with smoothing over for cycling. From there we turned right and cycled back to Gretton.
Around 18 miles in all.
Quick stop to buy a drink, then we cycled through the woods and down to Kings Cliffe, returning along the road to Blatherwycke. We passed the lake with its two black swans, and a little further on the alpacas.
The next village was Bulwick. Instead of turning into the village, we turned left towards the A43, which we crossed to reach Deene, and then came back via the road past Kirby Hall. The bone shaking surface could do with smoothing over for cycling. From there we turned right and cycled back to Gretton.
Around 18 miles in all.
Monday, March 25, 2019
Fineshade, Kings Cliffe, Blatherwycke
Monday 25 March 2019, with Norma, Marion, Kate, Maureen and Eddie. Six and a half miles. Glorious weather, though the wind still had an edge to it.
From Fineshade Top Lodge to Kings Cliffe, past the allotments.
We continued following the Willow Brook, on past Alders Farm and to Blatherwycke Lake.
A pause for snacks at Blatherwycke church with its lovely spring flowers.
Then back to the track, turn right at the road and walk over the bridge, and past the houses as far as the second road to the left. Take the path from the junction across one field, then keep the hedge on the left - good view of the lake to the right.
At the next field turn slight left, heading almost due north, through a gate. Aim for the corner of Lynn Wood and drop down to the junction of paths. We join the Jurassic Way here. Keep straight ahead aiming for the big house. There's a statue of a stag over to the left, which you can see as you gain height. The path climbs up and there's a stile before the path is enclosed between fences for a while.
A short stretch of open field then another stile and into the woods, climbing gradually. As you come out of the woods there's a large field which dips down then climbs again to join the roadway up to Top Lodge.
Lunch at the cafe, sitting outside in the sun!
From Fineshade Top Lodge to Kings Cliffe, past the allotments.
| This stile is too high! |
| Looong legs needed, or climbing ability! |
| Cowslips |
| Violets |
| Blatherwycke Lake |
A pause for snacks at Blatherwycke church with its lovely spring flowers.
Then back to the track, turn right at the road and walk over the bridge, and past the houses as far as the second road to the left. Take the path from the junction across one field, then keep the hedge on the left - good view of the lake to the right.
At the next field turn slight left, heading almost due north, through a gate. Aim for the corner of Lynn Wood and drop down to the junction of paths. We join the Jurassic Way here. Keep straight ahead aiming for the big house. There's a statue of a stag over to the left, which you can see as you gain height. The path climbs up and there's a stile before the path is enclosed between fences for a while.
A short stretch of open field then another stile and into the woods, climbing gradually. As you come out of the woods there's a large field which dips down then climbs again to join the roadway up to Top Lodge.
| Dog's mercury in the woods (poisonous) |
Lunch at the cafe, sitting outside in the sun!
Saturday, January 26, 2019
Kings Cliffe, Bulwick , Blatherwycke, Kings Cliffe
Thursday 24 January, with Eddie and Maureen. 8 and a half miles, but it seemed longer, and quite demanding.
A dull day, quite cold, with ice underfoot at the start, and a chill wind.
We set off from Wood Lane n Kings Cliffe and crossed the main road to walk downhill along Orchard Lane. We passed the footpath alongside the allotments and followed the road uphill to Morehay Lane, which is just a track, where we turned right. we eventually came to a place where a permissive path was marked. In retrospect we would probably have done better to follow that route. With the help of the map and my phone app we made our way over several rather muddy fields, arriving at a trig point, all of 85 meters high.
we were bale to find our way, but the paths and underfoot conditions were not good here.
After the trig point we aimed for the corner of Briary Wood, then the corner of Hostage Wood, then the smaller Bushey Wood, all the while walking across fields in a southerly direction.
A small hiccup around the deserted building, but we found the path and headed slightly north of west towards Bulwick, going past Cadge Wood, then heading down. we turned left along the road into the village, and made for hot chocolate or coffee and fruit cake at the Pickled Village in Bulwick, to recover some energy.
We left Bulwick along the path beside the church, keeping left and going north east to Blatherwycke. The later section of the walk was more sheltered,and pleasanter walking, close to the Willow Brook, but had a dozen stiles, some of them were very awkward, quite high and the wood was slippery today. At least one seems to be broken.
Along the Willow Brook, not far from the lake we saw a pair of black swans and a pair of white ones. By this time my phone battery was low, so no photos! Just before Alders Farm there was a track to the left, but we continued to the farmyard and on. Eventually we crossed the brook and made our way back to Kings Cliffe via the path near the allotments.
A dull day, quite cold, with ice underfoot at the start, and a chill wind.
We set off from Wood Lane n Kings Cliffe and crossed the main road to walk downhill along Orchard Lane. We passed the footpath alongside the allotments and followed the road uphill to Morehay Lane, which is just a track, where we turned right. we eventually came to a place where a permissive path was marked. In retrospect we would probably have done better to follow that route. With the help of the map and my phone app we made our way over several rather muddy fields, arriving at a trig point, all of 85 meters high.
we were bale to find our way, but the paths and underfoot conditions were not good here.
| The summit trig point, at the dizzying height of 85 meters above sea level... |
| I'm not sure we'd have found this without the phone app..there were alternative routes. |
A small hiccup around the deserted building, but we found the path and headed slightly north of west towards Bulwick, going past Cadge Wood, then heading down. we turned left along the road into the village, and made for hot chocolate or coffee and fruit cake at the Pickled Village in Bulwick, to recover some energy.
We left Bulwick along the path beside the church, keeping left and going north east to Blatherwycke. The later section of the walk was more sheltered,and pleasanter walking, close to the Willow Brook, but had a dozen stiles, some of them were very awkward, quite high and the wood was slippery today. At least one seems to be broken.
Along the Willow Brook, not far from the lake we saw a pair of black swans and a pair of white ones. By this time my phone battery was low, so no photos! Just before Alders Farm there was a track to the left, but we continued to the farmyard and on. Eventually we crossed the brook and made our way back to Kings Cliffe via the path near the allotments.
Saturday, August 4, 2018
Mon 30 July Fineshade to Blatherwycke via Kings Cliffe.
Exactly the same walk as last Monday, but this time with Maureen, Norma, Marion and Eddie. Around 6.5 miles.
| One of the 17 stiles |
| Willow Brook |
| black swan |
| The final leg to Fineshade |
Monday 23 July Fineshade to Blatherwycke
Monday 23 July. With Eddie. Almost 7 miles.
The same route as on July 04. You can see the map on that postVery hot again.
Route from the car park through Top Lodge cafe. Then turn left and follow the main track as far as Kings Cliffe. Down the hill, cross the road, turn right at the allotments gate and follow the path over fields, close to the Willow Brook as far as Alders farm.
Continue along the marked path until you reach Blatherwycke Lake on the right hand side.
We paused for a scone and much needed water at the church, before continuing to the road, turning right crossing the bridge.
Follow the road through the village. At the point where the second road goes off on the left, use a stile to follow the marked footpath across fields, with fine views of the lake to the right.
The path turns slightly left at a break in the hedge and heads across a couple of fields to the edge of Lynn Wood. It descends close to the trees, reaches a bridge and junction of paths. We take the path straight ahead leading fairly gently uphill with Fineshade Abbey ahead on our left.
When the path leaves the wood, there is an open field to cross, downhill then up to meet the road into Top Lodge.
The same route as on July 04. You can see the map on that postVery hot again.
Route from the car park through Top Lodge cafe. Then turn left and follow the main track as far as Kings Cliffe. Down the hill, cross the road, turn right at the allotments gate and follow the path over fields, close to the Willow Brook as far as Alders farm.
| Black swans |
| Old man's beard in flower - related to clematis. |
The path turns slightly left at a break in the hedge and heads across a couple of fields to the edge of Lynn Wood. It descends close to the trees, reaches a bridge and junction of paths. We take the path straight ahead leading fairly gently uphill with Fineshade Abbey ahead on our left.
When the path leaves the wood, there is an open field to cross, downhill then up to meet the road into Top Lodge.
Friday, August 3, 2018
Fineshade to Blatherwycke via Kings Cliffe
Wednesday 04 July 2018
With Marta. Very warm again. 6.6 miles.
We set off from Top Lodge and walked out in front of the cafe courtyard then turned left along the forest track. We followed this for around 2 miles, past the woodyard and down the hill into Kings Cliffe. We crossed the main road and walked down to the path into the allotments - a right turn at the bottom of the slope.
After the allotments, the path crosses two fields, and then follows the field boundaries - trees alongside the Willow Brook. The path is easy to follow as it reaches Alders Farm. You continue just above the farm with some farm buildings on the left, and once again the path is very clear, crossing a corn field, then soon turning left to continue on the other side of the hedge. It passes some recently planted trees, and a barrier, keeping the lake private, though you can catch a glimpse.
Follow the clearly marked path. There are clear sings to make sure you don't stray.
There is a gate to path to the church. The churchyard makes a pleasant place to pause, though the building is open only at weekends, unless you go in search of the key.
From wikipedia:
Holy Trinity Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Blatherwycke, Northamptonshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building,[1] and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.[2] It stands in the grounds of the demolished Blatherwycke Hall.[3]
Some info about the demolished Hall and its gardens.
Retrace your steps to the gate and turn left along the path to the main road. Turn right and cross the bridge over the end of the lake, where we saw black swans and one artificial and one real heron. Fish too.
Follow the road for a good half mile, up the hill and on until you reach the second road off to the left. At this point there is a stile and a gate on the corner and the path heads uphill across the first field. Then it follws the hedge, keeping it on your left. There are good views of Blatherwycke Lake and the countryside from here, and a memorial stone to a local woman.
The path turns slightly left at the break in the hedge and heads across a couple of fields to the edge of Lynn Wood. It descends close to the trees, reaches a bridge and junction of paths. We take the path straight ahed leading fairly gently uphill with Fineshade Abbey ahead on our left.
There's a stile, and the path runs between two fences for a short distance, before emerging at another stile and crossing rough pasture land heading towards more woodland. You enter this with another stile - there are 17 on this walk, according to my arithromaniac friend.
When the path leaves the wood, there is an open field to cross, downhill then up to meet the road into Top Lodge.
Time for lunch when we reach the cafe.
With Marta. Very warm again. 6.6 miles.
We set off from Top Lodge and walked out in front of the cafe courtyard then turned left along the forest track. We followed this for around 2 miles, past the woodyard and down the hill into Kings Cliffe. We crossed the main road and walked down to the path into the allotments - a right turn at the bottom of the slope.
Holy Trinity Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Blatherwycke, Northamptonshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building,[1] and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.[2] It stands in the grounds of the demolished Blatherwycke Hall.[3]
Retrace your steps to the gate and turn left along the path to the main road. Turn right and cross the bridge over the end of the lake, where we saw black swans and one artificial and one real heron. Fish too.
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