Οι καλύτερες διαδρομές και πεζοπορίες Hellidon

Resting Place of the Knightlys of Knightly Way fame.

This charming pocket of woodland is located in the small town of Badby, surrounded by open green countryside. In spring the forest comes alive with vibrant bluebells, creating a stunning natural display.

Walk through the beautiful Grade Il listed Arch Gate, originally a lodge gateway and now acting as the opening to the sensational Badby Woods.

....an honour shared with The Countryman in Staverton, both a lofty 172m

Built on an ironstone ridge above pretty Northamptonshire countryside, Helidon is a picturesque village. Notable buildings include its lovely, 13th-century parish church and its converted tower mill, which stands proud on Windmill Hill at 670 feet (200 m) above sea level. For walkers completing the Jurassic Way long-distance footpath, there's the option of the Red Lion for both food and accommodation. The nearby Hellidon Lakes are also worth exploring.

The Church of England parish church of St John the Baptist is Decorated Gothic in style, and so from late 13th or early 14th century. The west tower survives in its medieval condition, but in 1845–1847 the nave and chancel were heavily restored for the Rev C. S. Holthouse under the Gothic Revival architect William Butterfield. Twenty years later Butterfield designed the north aisle and the parish school, both were built in 1867. In 1897 a north aisle was added to the chancel, designed by Matthew Houlding. There is also a north transept. St John's is a Grade II* listed building. The west tower has a ring of five bells. Hugh II Watts, who had foundries at Bedford and Leicester, cast the fourth bell in 1615 and the second, third and tenor in 1635. The Whitechapel Bell Foundry cast the treble bell in 1993.

Lovely inn to round off your walk with a well earned drink.

The Church of England parish church is dedicated to Saint Leonard and is part of The Bridges Group of 6 local churches. The earliest known church on this site was built in the 13th century. The tower dates from the 17th and 18th centuries, but the building was largely rebuilt in 1863 as it stands today. More historical information can be found here The church has recently undergone a significant renovation and improvement programme - including the addition of a kitchen and toilet, removing Victorian block work and modern organ pipe facade to reinstate and glaze an older arch to the tower, and removal of pews at the rear (west end) of the church.