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Fotheringhay Castle Ruins – Fotheringhay Castle Ruins loop from Woodnewton

Hiking trails & Routes

Northamptonshire

East Northamptonshire

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins – Fotheringhay Castle Ruins loop from Woodnewton

Moderate

5.0

(3)

9

hikers

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins – Fotheringhay Castle Ruins loop from Woodnewton

02:08

8.36km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

4.04 km

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Standing tall above the serene River Nene sits the ruins of this fascinating historic site, Fotheringay Castle. Explore medieval history and enjoy beautiful landscape views as you wander around.

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2

4.07 km

View of Fotheringhay Church and Castle Site

Highlight • Castle

3

4.35 km

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Fotheringhay Castle is where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned before being executed and was an important stronghold during the Wars of the Roses!

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4

4.41 km

St Mary and All Saints Church, Fotheringhay

Highlight • Historical Site

Started in 1411, Completed in 1434 at a cost of £300

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B

8.36 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.21 km

2.71 km

444 m

Surfaces

4.47 km

2.58 km

1.12 km

128 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 18 July

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