Higham Ferrers Footpath Group

DEFRA Conservation Walks

A resource for walk leaders. Can Defra paths be included in our walks? For full details follow links to the Defra website.
Note: on this page "Path" means a permitted path under the Defra Countryside Stewardship scheme. "Public path" means a public right of way, i.e. a public footpath or public bridleway. Permitted paths may be withdrawn. Termination date for each scheme is stated on the Defra website.

1. Northamptonshire east of Northampton

Village Grid Ref Comment
Aldwinkle TL010821 A path through traditional riverside grassland from Brancey Bridge north to the Nene Way
Arthingworth SP740805 A loop around attractive country off the Brampton Valley Way to the south-west of Arthingworth
Arthingworth SP748812 A loop on the Arthingworth side of the Brampton Valley Way
Ashley (Harborough) SP804902 Path linking public paths south of Ashley
Benefield SP983877 A path on the north-west side of Banhaw Wood, off the road from Lower Benefield to Brigstock, and linking with the public bridleway to Lyveden. Avoids a road walk.
Benefield SP991875 Path on the south side of Banhaw wood linking public paths
Benefield SP955876 A path along the edge of Blackthorns SSSI. It starts near Fermyn Woods Hall on the road from Lower Benefield to Brigstock, and goes north to a public path
Benefield SP992904 A path to the north-east of Upper Benefield, joining with a Public Bridleway at Far Provost Lodge. Avoids a road walk.
Benefield SP979893 A semi-circular path around Upper Benefield linking four Public Paths
Brixworth SP745695 A dog-walkers loop around a field on the south side of Brixworth. No link to public paths
Brixworth SP738706 Permitted path avoiding a road walk alongside the Spratton Road to the Brampton Valley Way
Clipston SP718814 Traditional grassland, with ridge and furrow, on the east side of Clipston. Links with public paths mean it can be used to avoid a bit of road walking
Denford SP997768 Unimproved grassland east of Denford with a public paths: can be used as a link between the paths
East Farndon SP711858 The Judith Stone field. Public paths pass through site
East Farndon SP720850 Unimproved grassland with ridge and furrow, and good views. Links two public paths. On the edge of Market Harborough
East Farndon SP721853 Unimproved grassland with ridge and furrow. Can be used to link public paths to the east of East Farndon
East Farndon SP721853 Grassland with part of the former medieval village - buried earthworks, remains of buildings, holloways, old enclosures.
Ecton SP832615 Walks around the gravel pits between Ecton and Cogenhoe
Fineshade SP978981 Permitted field-edge path avoiding crossfield public path
Fotheringhay TL055928 The classic view of the Church is enjoyed from this dead-end path on the south bank of the river
Great Addington SP963757 A path from the Woodford road, east to the Nene Way
Great Addington SP965746 A gravel pit near the River Nene adjacent to public paths
Great Oxenden SP746818 Paths linking public paths, and three fields adjacent to the Brampton Valley Way between Great Oxenden and Arthingworth
Great Oxendon SP726847 The site of the deserted medieval village of Little Oxendon, and paths linking public paths
Grendon SP864615 A loop around a gravel pit from a public path
Haselbech SP723765 A path linking public paths between Haselbech and Maidwell
Irchester SP930645 A network of paths between Irchester and Farndish
Kings Cliffe TL008965 A path through part of an historic metalworking site. Links two public footpaths south of Kings Cliffe.
Kings Cliffe TL016969 A path linking public footpaths to the south-east of Kings Cliffe
Kings Cliffe TL002965 Paths through possible Roman or later iron workings. Links public paths to the south-west of Kings Cliffe.
Kings Cliffe SP992968 A path through grassland managed to encourage native plants. It is north-west of Kings Cliffe. It links with, and provides an alternative to, public paths.
Little Oakley SP893851 Path linking public paths to the south of Little Oakley
Maidwell SP727750 Path through land managed for wildlife. Links public paths. Near Blueberry Lodge south-west of Maidwell.
Maidwell SP729747 A loop from a public path through land managed for wildlife. Near Blueberry Lodge south-west of Maidwell
Orton SP809790 Path looping around a field from a public path
Oundle TL050880 Riverside meadows with public path running through
Oundle TL038908 Riverside field with public path adjacent, and a path linking the public path with the Cotterstock road
Rothwell SP811827 Path along the River Ise linking Shotwell Mill Lane with a public path and the old A6
Southwick TL020916 A path linking Southwick with the Short Wood public path, avoiding a road walk
Thorpe Waterville TL037801 Farm Road from Thorpe Waterville eastward to the road from Titchmarsh to Clopton which also links public paths, and a path along Thorpe Brook linking public paths
Thorpe Waterville TL021817 Path along old railway north-east to just below the Clopton Road, with a linking path to the Wigsthorpe-Titchmarsh bridleway
Thorpe Waterville TL021817 Bills Paddock in Thorpe Waterville for picnics, dog-walking &c
Wadenhoe TL008833 Grass fields with public paths between the Aldwinkle Road and the village & Church. Contains earthworks of ancient settlements, ridge and furrow, abandoned quarries, etc.
Walgrave SP805718 A site to the south of Walgrave with remains of medieval village, fish ponds, hollow way, ridge and furrow. Links public paths
Walgrave SP790710 A further site with remains of medieval village, hollow way, ridge and furrow, south-west of Walgrave
Walgrave SP805718 Another field on the south side of Walgrave
Weekley SP890817 Circular walk across historic pasture on the east side of Weekley. Can be used to link public paths.
Yardley Hastings SP880560 Path linking public paths east of Yardley Hastings
Yarwell TL074985 Relatively unimproved riverside grassland north of Yarwell with public path through or adjacent
Yarwell TL077977 Traditional riverside meadow east of Yarwell

2. West Cambridgeshire: under construction
3. North Bedfordshire: under construction


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