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:  Bus service within 1km of the start                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     start
Car parking at the start 
Is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs           
Refreshment facilities on route 
Goes along riverside paths 
Goes through urban areas 
Goes along minor roads 
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                                                                                                                                         
 

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:  Bus service within 1km of the start                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
Car parking at the start 
Is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Refreshment facilities on route 
Goes along riverside paths 
Goes through urban areas 
Goes along minor roads 
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
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 
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. 

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) 
AWARD:  Cloth Badge at £2.00 each (limited availability) 
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
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.

City pavement, riverside path and a circuit of the City Wall - paved, with occasional steps. The route shows many facets of this beautiful city - busy shopping centre,                                                       delightful buildings old and modern, Roman remains, the racecourse and of course, a stroll along the River Dee.

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 

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. 

Walk through the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, A pleasant walk starting at the Country Park and visits a stretch of disused railway line, now a cycle-way and footpath,                                          and the Town Centre and Borough Hill, fortified and lived upon since the Iron Age, and more recently the home of The BBC World Service.                                                                                                       There are plenty of opportunities to admire the wonderful views over the countryside.

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

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. 

The walk starts off on pavement and made-up paths, but a good deal of unmade path follows that are liable to get muddy. There are stiles and some fields to cross.                                                                 Not suitable for pushchairs. The walk includes Northamptonshire’s answer to Disneyland - Wicksteed Pleasure Park and a pleasant stroll along the River Ise, 
also passing through two delightful small villages, Warkton and Weekley. There are limited refreshment facilities. Toilet facilities also limited.

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

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 pushchairs. 
REFRESHMENTS:  Available at various places on route. 
The route is entirely pavement and made up paths, there are no hills, which make it suitable for pushchairs. An ancient market town and port, King's Lynn has many buildings from                              medieval to Georgian times. The Tuesday Market dates from the 12th century. The route passes many of the delightful old buildings, the riverside and some of the more recent developments.               There are several shops and pubs en-route for refreshments and toilets.  Public toilet facilities are limited. 

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 

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. 
Enjoy panoramic views of London and pass the residences of famous citizens past and present.  

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

TERRAIN:  Urban areas, major and minor roads, and riverside paths. 
REFRESHMENTS:  Available at various places on route. 
The route passes stately squares, royal palaces, trendy shops, antique dealers, concert halls, museums and the riverside. 

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:  Bus service within 1km of the start
Car parking and toilets at the start 
Refreshment facilities on route 
Goes through urban areas 
Goes along minor roads 
Goes along riverside paths 
DESCRIPTION OF TRAIL:  The route follows the Oxford Canal into the city centre then gives a taste of some of the main tourist attractions.                                                                                                              The return is made along the Thames Path. 

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

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.

This pleasant walk takes you round the town of Rugby, with its local history and places to visit like Rugby School Museum and Gilberts Rugby Football Museum.                                                                            It also takes you along a canal following the towpath to Newbold passing one or two pubs.

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 
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. 

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 
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. 
The route is largely pavement and made up paths. There is one short section of field path, but no steep hills. A beautiful town built largely of local stone.                                                                                       The town dates from Roman times and has been developed, in turn, by Saxons, Danes and Normans. Once the capital of the Fens, it was renowned for its woollen cloth                                                              as well as being a seat of learning.  The walk also enters the grounds of Burghley House (a stately home well worth a visit) and visits the nearby village of Wothorpe,                                                                    providing excellent views over Stamford itself.  There are plenty of shops, restaurants and pubs in the town. There are two public toilets.

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:  St Mary’s Area 3 Pay & Display Car Park, adjacent to Warwick Racecourse, Hampton Street, Warwick  CV34 6HN

OS map:  151    Grid Ref:  SP2774648

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. 

The walk passes through many interesting parts of this historic town and incorporates a pleasant riverside walk.

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:  Jacksons Lane Car Park, off High Street, Wellingborough, Northants  NN8 4LD 
OS map:  152    Grid Ref:  SP889678

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. 
The route utilizes parts of the newly-constructed cycleway network and incorporates some familiar landmarks including the Embankment and the ‘IVV Tree’.