From Ely to King's Lynn, the Ouse Valley Way actually shares its route with the Fen Rivers Way, so today's walk from Downham Market to King's Lynn was the reverse of one we did back in 2007. Harrold Odell (Approx 6miles/ 9.5km. Le sentier offre plusieurs activités. Time: 3 hours) Bromham Stagsden circular walk (Approx 6miles/ 9.5km. Walk alongside Glyndle Reach and take in the sights and views. Rodmell is known for its good pubs such as Abergavenny Arms and its Monk House. Huntingdonshire section . Alexandra Collett Published: 4:57 PM November 2, 2020 Updated: 10:45 AM December 7, 2020. Byland Abbey was started in 1177 by the Savigny monks, a reforming branch of the Benedictines. Pegsdon Hills. The weather forecast had not been great, but the sun shone for most of the time and even when the clouds built up towards the end of the walk, we didn't get wet. The Bollin Valley Way is a 25-mile (40-km) recreational path shadowing the course of the River Bollin through northeast Cheshire and the edges of Manchester and Trafford. There is a shorter 10 km route that starts at Inkpen Common. This was a varied walk following the Ouse Valley Way eastwards from Buckingham; initially I followed the course of the old Buckingham Canal, which was followed by paths and then a long riverside walk to Wolverton. Follow the link for more information canalrivertrust.org.uk Holy Trinity Church stands on what was formerly the site of Wolverton Motte and Bailey (the large mound behind the church being all that remains). The walk is not circular or linear like my normal treks, but instead back tracks along footpaths walked, which in it’s own way works well by offering different perspectives of the same walk. Time: 3 hours) Turvey (Approx 6miles/ 9.5km. Time: 3 hours) Wilstead (Various routes available along the network) Stagsden (North) (Approx 6 miles/ 9.5km. Le sentier longe une rivière et sa difficulté est évaluée comme facile. 2. Two interlocking circular walks (one for Summer, one for Winter) around Balcombe, taking in Ardingly Reservoir, the Ouse Valley Viaduct, and fine Weald territory. The Weeting Village Trail– Easy circular route visiting some of the local features of interest. Two interlocking circular walks (one for Summer, one for Winter) around Balcombe, taking in Ardingly Reservoir, the Ouse Valley Viaduct, and fine Weald territory. Stony Stratford Circular and Ouse Valley River Walk est un sentier en boucle de 4.1 miles situé près de Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire en Angleterre. Ouse Valley - Cosgrove: 2.6 - 4.1 Miles; This is a circular walk, along a footpath and short section of canal towpath via Manor Farm to the Iron Trunk Aque duct on the Gra nd Union Canal, then back via a different footpath along the River Ouse. The Ouse Valley Way is a 150-mile footpath in England, following the River Great Ouse from its source near Syresham in Northamptonshire to its mouth in The Wash near King's Lynn.The path begins outside the King's Head pub in Syresham and ends on the Green Quay in King's Lynn . Bedford to Great Barford (OS Map Explorer 208). Tunbridge Wells circular. From lovely Lewes in East Sussex along the River Ouse valley, then up onto the South Downs for a bracing downland stretch with views across the Weald, gorgeous South Downs Way and the sea, ending up in the delightful village of Alfriston, where there are afternoon buses back to Lewes. From Lewes to Alfriston via the Ouse and the Downs. This circular walk starts in front of Byland Abbey. Finally a few miles along roads took me to the railway and bus stations in central Milton Keynes. A long and invigorating walk in the South Downs National Park from the lively town of Lewes, via the impressive Mount Caburn, Firle Beacon and Itford Hill, to the historic village of Rodmell. The Little Ouse Path– A gentle meandering walk through the Little Ouse valley, total route is off-road. The journey starts in the High Weald at Lower Beeding, crosses into the Low Weald and eventually passes through the South Downs south of Lewes to finish at Seaford Bay. Details. Much of the route is between the two, so I was "walking home". The Sussex Ouse Valley Way follows the course of the River Ouse from its source near Lower Beeding in West Sussex to the sea at Seaford Bay in East Sussex. Ordnance Survey (OS) Map. 19.7km/12.2 miles; 7.5 hours; Challenging; Firle Beacon walking route and map. Houghton Hall Park. A walk in the 144 acre Harrold Odell Country Park in Harrold, Bedfordshire. Hamsey itself can be considered a lost village, the original village, now abandoned apart from the church and a few cottages, lay on an island in the River Ouse. Sussex Ouse Valley Way circular walks of between five and nine miles have been developed by 'Per-Rambulations' since the launch of The Sussex Ouse Valley Way. Vanguard Way. A circular walk starting at Ardingly Reservoir going through Ouse Valley and the famous viaduct across farmland and woods to Stapleton for Lunch then back via Borde Hill Parkland and The High Weald Landscape Trail. A circular walk around Ouse Valley, Southease, and Rodmell village. Grid reference: TQ308057. If you're not looking for a long distance walk but would like to enjoy the delights of the Trails then we have a superb selection of shorter circular and linear walks. South Downs Way Circular Walks and RIdes. There is a wealth of history and abundant wildlife. The Meadow Trail starts at the Visitors’ Centre, crosses the Meadow, joining the Ouse Valley Way at the southeast corner of Hayling Pit. Circular walk leaflets. It heads east, along the south side of Cloudy Pit and then follows a track north, enabling a circular walk back to the Centre. Sussex Ouse Valley Way. The walk takes in fields and woodlands, towns and villages, passes around Manchester Airport and finishes close to the Manchester Ship Canal. Walk along The Waits by the waterside and down the narrow street of Merryland to cross the charming 15th century footbridge. Seven Sisters, East Sussex. This circular walk uses part of the Ouse Valley Way to visit the lovely Riverside Park and the nearby Paxton Pits Nature Reserve. 3 miles/5 km . The river eventually winds its way round to Paxton Pits where there's a series of nice ponds and lakes. The Circular Walks are … River Great Ouse at Willington (3) A circular walk from the Willington Dovecote taking in the River Great Ouse. This was a varied walk folowing the Ouse Valley Way between Bedford and St Neots. Alfriston and the River Cuckmere Amberley & Bignor Hill circular. South end of Preston Park, Brighton, near to the Rose Garden. The Mayor of St Neots has completed an epic 152-mile walk along the Ouse Valley Way in just eight days to raise money for charity. Download the route. Harrold-Odell Country Park . The Sussex Ouse Valley Way is a walk through Sussex which follows the valley of the River Ouse from its source to the sea. - Day walks Our incentive to walk the Ouse Valley Way came from the fact that it passes within half a mile of the accommodation that I was renting Monday-Friday in the village of Sherington near Newport Pagnell as well as passing within two miles of our house in Denver, near Downham Market in Norfolk. The Ouse Valley Way is a 150-mile route following the River Great Ouse from its source in Syresham, Northamptonshire to the Wash near King's Lynn. From the abbey, the walk heads into Wass and then follows a track through a wood for about one mile to reach Mount Snever Observatory (a now disused stone tower) before descending to Oldstead and heading back to the Abbey. Go to Circular Walks. Ouse Valley Way - Houghton to Earith 25 May 2014. Starting in Kintbury, it takes in Inkpen Common and Inkpen Crocus Field nature reserves. The footpath on the Northern bank continues as the Ouse Valley Way. A series of fifteen Circular Walks based on the Sussex Ouse Valley Way have been developed and are now available. The southern section of this 44 kilometre (27 mile) circular walk passes through the villages of Frant and Eridge Green. A sixteenth Circular Walk 'The One that got away' was added to the collection in 2010. From here, continue straight along the pedestrian and cycle path (The Ouse Valley Way), through St Ives Thicket and along the river to St Ives, emerging at All Saints Parish Church. OS Explorer Map 158, 1:25,000 scale, covers the route. You'll want to spend some time by the tranquil Ardingly Reservoir, particularly if it's your first visit there. The Ouse Valley Viaduct, built in 1841, never fails to enthral me, despite my having walked around it many times and passed over it hundreds of times on the train, which affords one of the loveliest views in West Sussex. Each allows the walker to discover a section of the main route and explore the neighbouring countryside. Website: Sussex Ouse Valley Way. Website: Kent County Council – Tunbridge Wells circular walk. Meeting point. The way begins in the East Sussex town of Lewes ©Getty. Some have already featured in the Exploring West Sussex and Exploring East Sussex walking programmes. 10 mile/16.25 km. Pack : Today I carried my 30-litre Karrimor rucksack, filled with water, my waterproofs, a book and other odds and ends. There are two pubs in Stapleford and places for picnic lunch. Visit the grounds of a former stately home in Houghton Regis, newly remodelled as a public park. With Lucy, Hetty and Ellie at a rally trial at Abbots Ripton just north of Huntingdon, it was a good opportunity to return to the River Great Ouse, which I last visited on a circular walk west from Houghton Mill, so that's where I started today, heading downriver past St Ives as far as Earith. Local Routes. With viewpoints from the top of the Offham Chalk Pit and on the approach from the Ouse Valley, these two walks are an ideal way to explore the industrial heritage of the chalk and lime industry in and around the parish of Hamsey. If interested, there are churches in both Southease and Rodmell however the one in Southease is a smaller 12th century church. Whilst there were many miles of riverside walking, thre were also some extesnive less than pleasant stretches, for instance alongside the A1. Details. From lovely Lewes in East Sussex along the River Ouse valley, then up onto the South Downs for a bracing downland stretch with views across the Weald, gorgeous South Downs Way and the sea, ending up in the delightful village of Alfriston, where there are afternoon buses back to Lewes. The walk starts from St Neots Bridge and follows the waymarked Ouse Valley Way north through the attractive Lammas Meadows on the eastern side of the river. Length Winter Walk : 16.2km (10 miles). Walk 1 of Bedford's Riverside Walks gives a 5 mile walk upstream of Bedford. A circular walk leaflet giving 3 circular walks along the Ouse from Bedford is available from Bedford Tourist Office, St Pauls Square, Bedford. Details. Mayor of St Neots completes epic walk along Ouse Valley Way. Back to footpaths index . A number of way-marked walks can be enjoyed around the aqueduct and surrounding parkland. Ouse Valley Way - Long distance ... Inkpen Wild Walk -This 17 km circular walk includes ancient heathland, woods and downs, and spectacular views. A 26 mile section of the Ouse Valley Way runs through Huntingdonshire, winding its way from St Neots to Earith. The route. For the more adventurous there are footpath links to other parts of the parish and further afield. The trail passes through diverse and beautiful scenery, including the High Weald and Sussex Downs Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Time 3 hours) Stagsden (West) (either 4.5 miles/ 7km or 9 miles/ 14.5km.