Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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Train Station

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866 m

The Roman Ford

The Roman Ford marks Ermine Street's crossing point of the River Welland. This was one of the most important Roman Roads heading North from London, to Lincoln and York. Thankfully …

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5.63 km

Easton on the Hill Village

A beautiful village, Easton on the Hill stands proud above the Welland Valley. It is on the Jurassic Way long-distance trail, as the last village before the finish line at …

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7.50 km

Wothorpe Towers

Wothorpe Towers were built between 1615 and 1623 as a detached lodge (dowager house) for Burghley House. It's not currently open to the public as it is undergoing renovation.

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9.12 km

The Bottle Lodges were built in 1801 to celebrate the Earl’s elevation to the title of 1st Marquess of Exeter.

They are based on the surviving lodges for Old Campden Manor, Chipping Campden, built around 1613.

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9.56 km

Fryers' Callis Almshouses

Fryers' Callis almshouse, is dated 1833 and was built by the architect George Basevi, from bequests in the will of Henry Fryer, a surgeon. It originally provided accommodation for six poor widows.

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9.80 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.84 km

2.49 km

2.07 km

918 m

284 m

189 m

Surfaces

2.66 km

2.07 km

1.59 km

1.29 km

1.13 km

1.05 km

Elevation

Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Four Counties loop from Stamford

The Roman Ford

Easton on the Hill Village

Wothorpe Towers

Burghley House Bottle Lodges

Fryers' Callis Almshouses

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