PERMANENT TRAILS
ORGANISED BY ISE VALLEY VAGABONDS
(NEW for 2012)
Higham Ferrers Jubilee Permanent Trail
CONTACT: Carol Jones, 138 Rushden Road, Wymington, Rushden, Northants NN10 9LE
Tel: 01933 314134 E-mail: caroljones138@btinternet.com
DISTANCE: 10 km
GRADE: 1
AALR STATUS: Exempt
RESTRICTIONS: None
ENTRY FEE: £1.00 per walker (Cheques payable to Ise Valley Vagabonds)
CONTROL SYSTEM:
Questions
ENTRY SYSTEM: Postal & Internet
START VENUE: Market Square, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, Northants NN10 8DZ
OS map: 153
Grid Ref: SP960685
TRAIL FACILITIES
CAR PARKING: At the start
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Bus service within 1km of the start
TERRAIN: Hard surface and pavements
REFRESHMENTS: At start and various places along the route
DESCRIPTION OF TRAIL
This Jubilee PT starts from Higham Ferrers, where some of the most historic buildings, are owned by the Duchy of Lancaster.
The current Duchy of Lancaster is HM the Queen. As part of a tour of her Duchy estate The Queen visited Higham Ferrers on 3rd May 1985 which included a walk about of Higham Ferrers from the Market Square.
BEDFORD
Country Park & Town Trail
CONTACT: Carol Jones, 138 Rushden Road, Wymington, Rushden, Northants NN10 9LE
Tel: 01933 314134 E-mail: caroljones138@btinternet.com
DISTANCE: 10 km
GRADE: 1
AALR STATUS: Exempt
RESTRICTIONS: None
ENTRY FEE: £1.00 per walker (Cheques payable to Ise Valley Vagabonds)
CONTROL SYSTEM:
Questions
ENTRY SYSTEM: Postal & Internet
START VENUE: Beefeater Steak House, Priory Marina, Barkers Lane, Bedford MK41 9DJ
OS map: 153 Grid Ref: TL071494
TRAIL FACILITIES
CAR PARKING: at the start Venue
PUBLIC TRANSPORT:Bus service within 1km of the start
TERRAIN: along riverside paths, through urban areas, along minor roads
Is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs
REFRESHMENTS: facilities on route
DESCRIPTION OF TRAIL
This trail takes in the Priory Country Park and riverside walks not covered by the Bedford River Walk, the historic Castle Motte and interesting parts of the modern centre of the town, whose Charter was first granted in 1166.
BEDFORD
The Marston Vale Timberland Trail
CONTACT: Carol Jones, 138 Rushden Road, Wymington, Rushden, Northants NN10 9LE
Tel: 01933 314134 E-mail: caroljones138@btinternet.com
DISTANCE: 21km
GRADE: 3 (3+ in winter months due to heavy clay soil in the fields
in the first 3km, which can be avoided as in the trail description instructions)
ENTRY FEE: £1.00 per walker (Cheques payable to Ise Valley Vagabonds)
AWARD: Cloth
Badge at £2.00 each
CONTROL SYSTEM: Questions
ENTRY SYSTEM: Postal & Internet
START VENUE: The Forest Centre, Marston Vale Millennium Country Park, Station Road,
Marston Mortaine, Bedford MK43 0PR
OS map: 153 Grid Ref: TL005417
TRAIL FACILITIES
CAR PARKING: at Start Venue, from 10am to 6pm Mondays to Fridays, and to 5pm Saturdays and Sundays.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Bus from Bedford main Bus Station (or train from Bedford to Millbrook
Station, from where the walk can also be started, as the Station is ½ way round the
trail).
TERRAIN: Undulating woodland, farmland, minor roads and parkland trails.
REFRESHMENTS: At the Start Venue from 10am-6pm in summer, 3.30pm in winter.
DESCRIPTION OF TRAIL
A fully-waymarked trail starting from the Forest Centre, it crosses farmland before
rising to take in the undulating wooded landscape along the edge of Marston Vale.
Small villages and the market town of Ampthill with its historic parkland make this
an interesting and exhilarating walk.
Allow plenty of time for the walk to enjoy
it fully.
BEDFORD
King William IV Walk Kempston
CONTACT: Carol Jones, 138 Rushden Road, Wymington, Rushden, Northants NN10 9LE
Tel: 01933 314134 E-mail: caroljones138@btinternet.com
DISTANCE: 13km
GRADE: 2
ENTRY FEE: £1.00 per walker (Cheques payable to Ise Valley Vagabonds)
AWARD: Cloth
Badge at £2.00 each
CONTROL SYSTEM: Questions
ENTRY SYSTEM: Postal & Internet
START VENUE: King William IV Pub, 56 High Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7AL
OS map:
153 Grid Ref: TL025473
TRAIL FACILITIES
CAR PARKING: At start venue.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: From Bedford main Bus Station.
TERRAIN: Minor roads and farmland.
REFRESHMENTS: At Start Venue from 11am-11pm daily, and at a pub on the route at 5km.
DESCRIPTION OF TRAIL
Departing from a 17th Century Inn, now a pub & restaurant, the walk crosses farmland, along the river Great Ouse, traverses two golf courses, passes through small villages and quiet woods with quaint village pubs along the way.
The final stretch along the river traverses an avenue of lime trees.
BEDFORD
Marston Vale Millennium Country Park Trail
CONTACTS: Carol Jones, 138 Rushden Road, Wymington, Rushden, Northants NN10 9LE
Tel: 01933 314134 E-mail: caroljones138@btinternet.com
DISTANCE: 10km
GRADE: 1
ENTRY FEE: £1.00 per walker (Cheques payable to Ise Valley Vagabonds)
AWARD: Cloth
Badge at £2.00 each
CONTROL SYSTEM: Questions
ENTRY SYSTEM: Postal & Internet
START VENUE: The Forest Centre, Marston Vale Millennium Country Park, Station Road,
Marston Mortaine, Bedford MK43 0PR
OS map: 153 Grid Ref: TL005417
TRAIL FACILITIES
CAR PARKING: At Start Venue, from 10am to 6pm Mondays to Fridays, and to 5pm Saturdays and Sundays.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Bus from Bedford main Bus Station (or train from Bedford to Millbrook
Station, from where the walk can also be started, as the Station is ½ way round the
trail).
TERRAIN: Flat lakeside paths.
REFRESHMENTS: At the Start Venue from 10am-6pm
in summer, 3.30pm in winter.
DESCRIPTION OF TRAIL
Starting at the newly established Marston Vale Forest Park, this trail is a circular route around the Country Park, set up under the 'Forests for Communities' scheme. The walk takes you around the banks of re-naturalised former clay pits from the brick industry. This is a local example of environmental regeneration at work.
CHESTER
Permanent Trail
CONTACT: Carol Jones, 138 Rushden Road, Wymington, Rushden, Northants NN10 9LE
Tel: 01933 314134 E-mail: caroljones138@btinternet.com
DISTANCE: 11km
GRADE: 1+
ENTRY
FEE: £1.00 per walker (Cheques payable to Ise Valley Vagabonds)
CONTROL SYSTEM: Questions
ENTRY SYSTEM: Postal & Internet
START VENUE: Chester West Station Pay & Display Car
Park, Station Road, Chester CH1 3DR
OS map: 117 Grid Ref: SJ411671
TRAIL FACILITIES
CAR PARKING: At start venue.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The nearest railway station is Chester.
TERRAIN: Urban areas, roads and riverside paths.
REFRESHMENTS: Available at various
places on route.
DESCRIPTION OF TRAIL
Undertake a full circuit of the walls of this Roman town. The walk goes beside the River Dee and passes the Racecourse. Visit ‘The Rows’, shops on medieval double-level walkways. Allow plenty of time for browsing.
DAVENTRY
Permanent Trail
CONTACT: Carol Jones, 138 Rushden Road, Wymington, Rushden, Northants NN10 9LE
Tel: 01933 314134 E-mail: caroljones138@btinternet.com
DISTANCE: 11km
GRADE: 2
ENTRY FEE: £1.00 per walker (Cheques payable to Ise Valley Vagabonds)
CONTROL SYSTEM:
Questions
ENTRY SYSTEM: Postal & Internet
START VENUE: Daventry Country Park, Northern Way, Daventry, Northants NN11 5JB
OS
map: 152 Grid Ref: SP576642
TRAIL FACILITIES
CAR PARKING: At start venue.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Bus service within 1km of start.
TERRAIN:
Urban areas, minor roads and farmland.
REFRESHMENTS: Available at the start and various
places on route.
DESCRIPTION OF TRAIL:
Starting and finishing at a country park, the route follows a disused railway line, now a cycleway and footpath, into town, then climbs up onto Borough Hill with its panoramic views.
LONDON (HOGARTH)
Permanent Walk
CONTACT: Carol Jones, 138 Rushden Road, Wymington, Rushden, Northants NN10 9LE
Tel: 01933 314134 E-mail: caroljones138@btinternet.com
DISTANCE: 18km
GRADE: 1
ENTRY FEE: £1.00 per walker (Cheques payable to Ise Valley Vagabonds)
AWARD: Cloth
Badge at £2.00 each
CONTROL SYSTEM: Questions
ENTRY SYSTEM: Postal & Internet
START VENUE: Earl’s Court Underground Station (District & Circle lines)
OS map: 176 Grid Ref: TQ255785
TRAIL FACILITIES
TERRAIN: Urban areas, major and minor roads, and riverside paths.
REFRESHMENTS: Available
at various places on route.
DESCRIPTION OF TRAIL: One for the tourist in you. Route passes Chelsea Royal Hospital, Vauxhall and Lambeth Bridges, Houses of parliament, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, The Mall, Buckingham Palance, The serpentine, Albert Memorial, Royal Albert Hall, Natural History Museum. Lots to see. Allow plenty of time.
WARWICK
Permanent Trail
CONTACT: Carol Jones, 138 Rushden Road, Wymington, Rushden, Northants NN10 9LE
Tel: 01933 314134 E-mail: caroljones138@btinternet.com
DISTANCE: 12km
GRADE: 2
ENTRY
FEE: £1.00 per walker (Cheques payable to Ise Valley Vagabonds)
AWARD: Cloth Badge
at £2.00 each (limited availability)
CONTROL SYSTEM: Questions
ENTRY SYSTEM: Postal
& Internet
START VENUE: Budbrooke Church Centre Car Park, Church Lane, Budbrooke, Warwick CV35 8QL
OS map: 151 Grid Ref: SP258655
TRAIL FACILITIES
CAR PARKING: At the start venue.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Bus and train service within 1km
of start.
TERRAIN: Urban areas, roads and field paths.
REFRESHMENTS: Available at
various pubs and restaurants on the route.
DESCRIPTION OF TRAIL:
Starting next to Warwick Racecourse, this walk passes through many interesting parts of this historic town. It incorporates a pleasant riverside walk with several glimpses of Warwick Castle. This trail cannot be walked on race days.
Note - Route closed on race days
2012 Race Days:
Jan 14, Jan 26, Feb 11, Feb 24, Mar 11, Mar 21, Apr 9, May 7, May 12, Jun 18, Jun 21, Jun 28, Jul 6, Jul 12, Aug 21, Aug 27, Oct 4, Nov 7, Nov 21, Dec 9, Dec 31. (see also www.warwickracecourse.co.uk)
TRAIL GRADING
These have been introduced to enable walkers to decide which trails are suitable for them
Grade 1
An easy walk on pavement or well-maintained paths with minimal stiles or
hills.
May be suitable for wheelchairs and pushchair's.
Grade 2
A moderate walk in any setting with some difficult terrain, one or two substantial
hills, steps or stiles.
Pushchair's and wheelchairs questionable.
Grade 3
A more difficult walk. All on poorly maintained paths or tracks, rough fields
or woods.
Steep climbs, rough, uneven terrain or frequent stiles.
Not likely to be
suitable for wheelchairs or pushchair's.
Participants with health problems should
take caution.
Where a Trail falls between 2 categories then a plus has been added to the lower grade.
WELLINGBOROUGH
Permanent Trail
CONTACT: Carol Jones, 138 Rushden Road, Wymington, Rushden, Northants NN10 9LE
Tel: 01933 314134 E-mail: caroljones138@btinternet.com
DISTANCE: 11km
GRADE: 1
ENTRY FEE: £1.00 per walker (Cheques payable to Ise Valley
Vagabonds)
CONTROL SYSTEM: Questions
ENTRY SYSTEM: Postal & Internet
START VENUE: Embankment Car Park, The Embankment, Wellingborough, Northants NN8 1LD
OS map: 152 Grid Ref: SP901667
TRAIL FACILITIES
CAR PARKING: At the start venue and there are several other car parks in the town
centre, most of which are free.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The nearest railway station is
Wellingborough.
TERRAIN: Urban areas and minor roads. Suitable for pushchairs and
wheelchairs.
REFRESHMENTS: Available at various places along the route.
DESCRIPTION OF TRAIL:
A tour of Waendel town utilizing parts of the cycleway network. The route incorporates some familiar landmarks including the ‘IVV Tree’ in Swanspool Gardens
BEDFORD
River Walk
CONTACT: Carol Jones, 138 Rushden Road, Wymington, Rushden, Northants NN10 9LE
Tel: 01933 314134 E-mail: caroljones138@btinternet.com
DISTANCE: 11 km
GRADE: 1
AALR STATUS: Exempt
RESTRICTIONS: None
ENTRY FEE: £1.00 per walker (Cheques payable to Ise Valley Vagabonds)
CONTROL SYSTEM:
Questions
ENTRY SYSTEM: Postal & Internet
START VENUE: Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane, Bedford MK41 9SH
OS map: 153 Grid
Ref: TL072493
TRAIL FACILITIES
CAR PARKING: At the startVenue
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Bus service within 1km of the start
TERRAIN: along riverside paths, through urban areas, along minor roads
Is suitable for pushchairs and Same Box all 3 dayswheelchairs
REFRESHMENTS: facilities
on route
DESCRIPTION OF TRAIL
A pleasant stroll visiting the village of Elstow, birthplace of Bedford's most famous son,
John Bunyan. Returning along the banks of the magnificent River Ouse
KETTERING
Permanent Trail
CONTACT: Carol Jones, 138 Rushden Road, Wymington, Rushden, Northants NN10 9LE
Tel: 01933 314134 E-mail: caroljones138@btinternet.com
DISTANCE: 14km
GRADE: 2
ENTRY FEE: £1.00 per walker (Cheques payable to Ise Valley Vagabonds)
CONTROL SYSTEM:
Questions
ENTRY SYSTEM: Postal & Internet
START VENUE: London Road Pay & Display Car Park, London Road, Kettering, Northants
NN15 7QA
OS map: 141 Grid Ref: SP869784
TRAIL FACILITIES
CAR PARKING: At start venue.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The nearest railway station is Kettering.
TERRAIN: Urban areas, roads, farmland and riverside.
REFRESHMENTS: Available at various
places on route.
DESCRIPTION OF TRAIL:
A stroll through town leads to the pretty villages of Weekley and Warkton. Returning alongside the River Ise brings you to Wicksteed Park, then back into town.
KING’S LYNN
Permanent Walk
CONTACT: Carol Jones, 138 Rushden Road, Wymington, Rushden, Northants NN10 9LE
Tel: 01933 314134 E-mail: caroljones138@btinternet.com
DISTANCE: 12km
GRADE: 1
ENTRY FEE: £1.00 per walker (Cheques payable to Ise Valley Vagabonds)
AWARD: Cloth
Badge at £2.00 each
CONTROL SYSTEM: Questions
ENTRY SYSTEM: Postal & Internet
START VENUE: Boal Quay Car Park Boal Quay, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE30 5AA
OS map:
132 Grid Ref: TF618196
TRAIL FACILITIES
CAR PARKING: At start venue.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The nearest railway station to the
start is King's Lynn.
TERRAIN: Urban areas, roads and cycleways. Suitable for pushchair's.
REFRESHMENTS: Available at various places on route.
DESCRIPTION OF TRAIL:
Visit the old Hanseatic port of King’s Lynn. Follow the bank of the River Great Ouse, pass through parkland before exploring the historic heart of the town.
LONDON (HAMPSTEAD)
Permanent Walk
CONTACT : Carol Jones, 138 Rushden Road, Wymington, Rushden, Northants NN10 9LE
Tel: 01933 314134 E-mail: caroljones138@btinternet.com
DISTANCE: 12km
GRADE: 1+
ENTRY
FEE: £1.00 per walker (Cheques payable to Ise Valley Vagabonds)
AWARD: Cloth Badge
at £2.00 each
CONTROL SYSTEM: Questions
ENTRY SYSTEM: Postal & Internet
START VENUE:
Hampstead Underground Station (Northern Line)
OS map: 176 Grid Ref: TQ264858
TRAIL FACILITIES
CAR PARKING: Within 500m of start
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The nearest tube station to the
start is Hampstead.
TERRAIN: Urban areas, minor roads and heath land. Suitable for
pushchairs.
REFRESHMENTS: Available various places on route.
DESCRIPTION OF TRAIL:
Visit Hampstead Heath, with excellent views over London. Pass fine residences of famous citizrns and the site of Ruth Ellis’s crime, before passing Kenwood House and then through Golders Hill Park with its deer enclosure and aviary. Plenty of toilets and cafes.
OXFORD
Permanent Trail
CONTACT: Carol Jones, 138 Rushden Road, Wymington, Rushden, Northants NN10 9LE
Tel: 01933 314134 E-mail: caroljones138@btinternet.com
DISTANCE: 13km
GRADE: 1
AALR STATUS: Exempt
RESTRICTIONS: None
ENTRY FEE: £1.00 per walker (Cheques payable to Ise Valley Vagabonds)
CONTROL SYSTEM:
Questions
ENTRY SYSTEM: Postal & Internet
START VENUE: Bathing Place Car Park, Godstow Road, Wolvercote, Oxford OX2 8PJ
OS
map: 164 Grid Ref: SP487095
TRAIL FACILITIES
CAR PARKING: and toilets at the start
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Bus service within 1km of the start
TERRAIN: Goes through urban areas,long minor roads,along riverside paths
REFRESHMENTS: facilities on route
DESCRIPTION OF TRAIL:
Explore the world of Inspector Morse. Walk into Oxford along the canal and then pass all of the main tourist sights and colleges before following the Oxford Canal and then River Thames to Port Meadow. Pass the Trout Inn if you can!
RUGBY
The Lawrence Sheriff Trail
CONTACT: Carol Jones, 138 Rushden Road, Wymington, Rushden, Northants NN10 9LE
Tel: 01933 314134 E-mail: caroljones138@btinternet.com
DISTANCE: 10km
GRADE: 2
ENTRY FEE: £1.00 per walker (Cheques payable to Ise Valley Vagabonds)
AWARD: Cloth
Badge at £2.00 each
CONTROL SYSTEM: Questions
ENTRY SYSTEM: Postal & Internet
START VENUE: Railway Terrace Long Stay Car Park, Rugby, Warks CV21 3HQ
OS map: 140 Grid Ref: SP506753
TRAIL FACILITIES
CAR PARKING: At start venue.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Bus & Train service within 0.5km of start.
TERRAIN: Road and hard track.
REFRESHMENTS: Available at various places on route.
DESCRIPTION OF TRAIL:
This is where the game of rugby began. Tour the town, see the Rugby Football Museum, pass Rugby School and imagine William Webb Ellis picking up the football.
STRATFORD UPON AVON
Shakespeare Stroll
CONTACT: Carol Jones, 138 Rushden Road, Wymington, Rushden, Northants NN10 9LE
Tel: 01933 314134 E-mail: caroljones138@btinternet.com
DISTANCE: 10km
GRADE: 1
ENTRY
FEE: £1.00 per walker (Cheques payable to Ise Valley Vagabonds)
CONTROL SYSTEM: Questions
ENTRY SYSTEM: Postal & Internet
START VENUE: Riverside Car Park, Bridgeway, Stratford
upon Avon, Warks CV37 6YY
OS map: 151 Grid Ref: SP205552
TRAIL FACILITIES
CAR PARKING: The route starts at a large car park which is adjacent to the Stratford
Leisure & Visitor Centre. It is on the main road from Warwick, just as you enter
Stratford upon Avon. There are toilets in the Leisure & Visitor Centre.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
The nearest railway station to the start is Stratford upon Avon.
TERRAIN: Urban areas,
roads, canal towpaths and riverside paths. Suitable for pushchairs.
REFRESHMENTS:
Available at various places on route.
DESCRIPTION OF TRAIL:
The walk is on pavements and made up paths, there are no hills, which make it suitable
for pushchairs. An old market town, birthplace of William Shakespeare, Stratford
has many faces to show the tourist - beautiful houses, a modern new theatre, the
river Avon, and of course many attractions linked with the Immortal Bard.
The walk
includes canal and riverside, the town, and passes Anne Hathaway's cottage. There
are many refreshment facilities in the town centre. Toilet facilities are limited.
STAMFORD
Permanent Trail
CONTACT: Carol Jones, 138 Rushden Road, Wymington, Rushden, Northants NN10 9LE
Tel: 01933 314134 E-mail: caroljones138@btinternet.com
DISTANCE: 10km
GRADE: 1
ENTRY
FEE: £1.00 per walker (Cheques payable to Ise Valley Vagabonds)
AWARD: Cloth Badge
at £2.00 each
CONTROL SYSTEM: Questions
ENTRY SYSTEM: Postal & Internet
START VENUE: Station Road Long Stay Car Park, Station Road, Stamford, Lincs PE9 2WB
OS map: 141 Grid Ref: TF029068
TRAIL FACILITIES
CAR PARKING: At start venue and there are several other pay and display car parks
in and around the town centre.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The nearest railway station to the
start is Stamford. The start venue is adjacent.
TERRAIN: Urban areas, minor roads
and farmland.
REFRESHMENTS: Available at various places on route.
DESCRIPTION OF TRAIL:
Visit the picturesque stone-built town dating from Roman times. Pass through the grounds of Burghley House before returning to the town. NB Burghley House grounds will not be accessible when the horse trials are taking place – early September each year.
