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There is a ford just here - you can take the footbridge but this time I went straight though. It was quite deep and rocky so you don't want to stop and put your foot down. I made the mistake of coming down the hill at a pace and forgot to change down before slowing and entering the ford, which has a bit of a steep exit, so I nearly didn't make it through.

Tucked just behind the shops on Chantry lane, the Gothic Medieval church of St Lawrence provides an area of calm reflection away from the bustle of town. The ancient grounds (dating back to at least 921 AD) are well maintained and contain a number of old trees, the Yew being especially old. For more detailed information and opening/service times etc, visit: http://www.tovebenefice.org.uk/st-lawrence-churchyard/

Be on the lookout for muntjack deer! I have seen these here a couple of times, mainly towards the main road end of the park, near the river banks in the taller shrubs and grasses.

Lovely quiet spot just off Towcesters main Street and not far from the central shops. well maintained paths and lots of grassed areas make it a nice place to get away from the centre of Towcester.

Horse and more recently greyhound racing at the famous Towcester racecourse, you can glimpse the tracks and main building through the main gates and as you ride around the wall surrounding the grounds. Worth checking if there are any events running during your visit as the grounds host a number of events throughout the year.

Nestled behind the main shopping street in Towcester is this unassuming mound of historic earth. Now turned into a small park area with a spiral path to the top you can get views over the rooftops of the town centre. Bury Mount and Water Meadows park (just a couple of minutes North East by bike), won the restoration category at the Museums and Heritage Awards 2011 beating Westminister Abbey which came second. The mount is the restored remains of what is thought to be a 12th century motte and bailey fortification. You can find more detailed information here: http://www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info/English%20sites/2243.html

The Hall was the residence of Lord Hesketh. He dabbled in racing and produced the Hesketh V1000 Motorcycle, only about 140 of which were ever produced. The photos of the bike were taken at the Sywell Classic aircraft and motor show a few years ago.Unfortunately he got into financial difficulties and had to sell the estate, which had been in his family for hundreds of years.

Easton Neston Hall - once home of Lord Hesketh, author of the Hesketh V1000 motorcycle.