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Steep but great views from the top! Makes a great circular walk with the Nene Valley Way.

when I walked the path found the Nene Way way footpath overground with nettles and weeds making the trek less pleasant, did see nesting swans with signets on the river bank.

If you don't fancy the stepping stones - Coming from the West, go straight on from Jerusalem steps or right from the bridleway, over the bridge (highlighted) then immediately left along the field edge. Coming from Whiston go left just before the ford (you will see the track) and follow the field edge until you get to the bridge then cross the stream there.

I parked in the small parking area by the bridge near Hardwater Mill (free) but having walked along the road I would suggest avoiding this section. It would be better to start from the Summer Leys Nature reserve car park (paid) or the very small parking area in Mary's Lane (free) where it crosses the disused railway line.

Lovely cafe serving a good variety of coffee, cake, breakfast and lunch. Plenty of seating inside and out.

Gentle hill climb, good view of the Castle and a nice coffee and cake at the cafe Little shops nice to look round too

The ford is too deep to paddle through in walking boots but there are some rather tricky stepping stones to one side that you can use to get across.

Someone has thoughtfully left a seat here - handy for lunch stop - it's actually further along the bridleway at the junction where it turns toward Harold.

Pleasant wooded glade with a small pond.

The Nene Way runs along the River Nene. Really worth seeing!

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We did the 3.63 mile loop from Harrold Odell county park. It's a fab park and route, although you'll need wellies after a wet winter! There is also a lot of farmland in the area and we heard bird scarers almost the whole way round, even walking through the village, so if you're bringing a dog with a noise aversion, you may want to keep them on the lead.

Harrold is a picturesque Bedfordshire village on the banks of the River Great Ouse. The village enjoys a prime location on the edge of the Harrold-Odell Country Park, which comprises two large lakes, parkland and water meadows. The village is notable for its ancient bridge, which spans the river and connects to an equally ancient causeway to the village of Carlton.

If you need opening times and more information go here: https://www.ruralshoppingyard.co.uk/

Stopped here for a cold drink and spot of lunch from the Deli which has an amazing array of locally sourced and produced stock, with some nice unusual items and a small indoor seating area for eating in. Next door there is The Buttery which is a great traditional tea room with table service and a wide range of food and drinks available. There is also a quirky antiques shop, worth a look if for nothing more than the unusual musical boxes and clocks on sale, but i'm sure you could find something there as it's such an eclectic mix of vintage, retro and kitsch. Limeblue sells gifts, jewellery and leather goods, so perfect for picking up a gift or memento on a ride. Tredders is a footware specialist and sell a range of high quality footware, there are also other shops specialising in clothing, furniture, soft furnishings and decorative items. So all in all a great little place to stop on a ride and have an explore but make sure you have some money as I doubt you will want to walk away empty handed (or empty bellied!)

Handy stop for tea and cakes halfway around the tour. Also has public toilets.

Typical rural church and churchyard with views over the nene Valley.

castle ashby deli good ice cream

Pretty Northamptonshire Village with stone and thatched cottages high on a hill overlooking the valley. It's pronounced "Cook - no" - don't ask!

Attractive old mill on the Nene.