Recent Walks and reporting Right of Way issues (below)
15th April: Shorter Walk - Maidwell
Twenty-seven of us got off to a quacking start as our leader called us to order with a 'duck-sound whistle' to outline the route of this scenic five mile walk from the Stag at Maidwell. After crossing the busy A508 we headed through the idyllic old village, which you'd have to be quackers not to like. Over the fields we went to the Brampton Valley Way and after dodging a few bikes along the route, we eventually veered off towards Blueberry Farm, stopping for coffee. Here we admired a panoramic view of rural Northamptonshire. Setting off again, we passed the farm and joined a single-track road eventually leading back to The Stag, where 17 of us enjoyed great food. There was no duck on the menu.
15th April: Longer Walk - Napton on the Hill
Eight walkers set off from Napton on the Hill for our 7/8 mile walk in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside. After the initial steep climb up the path to the local church, we passed the windmill on our way out of Napton and walked alongside two canals, the Oxford and Grand Union where we took the opportunity to enjoy our coffee stop in the unexpected sunshine. We continued through green fields and laughed at the cute little lambs frolicking around together. We survived a rather large herd of bullocks who definitely had attitude as they enjoyed themselves galloping around the field clearly very happy to escape the confines of their winter sheds. We settled down for lunch, again in the sunshine, in the grounds of Lower Shuckburgh church. Once refreshed, we continued on to the Shuckburgh Estate and walked through lush green grass on the edge of woods on our return route to Napton. We all thoroughly enjoyed our walk together and even managed to get back to our cars before the forecast rain arrived!
Reporting issues with Public Rights Of Way
Whether on a KRG led walk or under your own steam you may come across deficiencies in public rights of way. These my include dilapidated stiles, overgrown footpaths, blockages (intentional or otherwise) and a number of other impediments to the enjoyment of the countryside. Members are encouraged to report these to the relevant authorities.
If in Leicestershire you can use their website to report issues with public rights of way
Click here to go to Leicestershire "Report it" page.
If in North or West Northamptonshire issues with public rights of ways can be reported via their "Street Doctor - Fix my Street" service using the 'Rights of Way' report option. Click here to go to the Fix my Street website. To ensure that the reporting system works properly, when you select the category of the problem make sure that you choose 'Rights of Way' rather than 'Footway/Footpath'.
Please help to keep the countryside open to all.