In several places I had to cross ploughed fields where the path line was yet to be restored, and the section west of Oundle golf course could do with more walkers and better waymarking - in particular the right turn east of Bearshank Wood could very easily be missed as there is no footpath sign or waymark here. The path from the new road east of Willow Lane is not signposted, but there is only one place between the houses where it can be, and on further investigation you will see a small gate on the left before the private sign on the larger gate into the field. Note that I have plotted the actual waymarked and cut lines on the path to Brigstock, and in places this takes us quite some distance off the right of way line, notably in the wood above Harper's Brook. Approaching Brigstock, there is a choice of the more direct right of way line (which crosses close to the square of a cricket field) or the path the local dog walkers seem to prefer which stays by the brook....

Hugh Hudson

This is not a bad route, but for me the GPX plotting is lazy and confusing at times, so I have submitted a more accurate version as CorOun three, and posted a detailed review with pictures there....

Hugh Hudson

We go straight across - the path through the next field is constrained by electric fences and takes a slightly wider line than the right of way line. The path left from Ashley Road is signposted, but in some of the fields the path line is not well marked, though you can't go too far wrong by following the left edges of the fields. On the far side the line through the wheat field was well cut and it was easy to reach the meadow at the top of the field, but the direct line across it looked untrodden and arduous so I opted to follow the edge of the field to another path in the left corner, which is what I plotted on the GPX. More quiet back street pavements take us to Main Street, where we turn left onto Gunnsbrook Close then take the signposted path to the right almost immediately, following the fenced path through gardens into a park where a cricket match was in progress on a summer Saturday afternoon....

Hugh Hudson

A sound route mostly on good paths and pavements, but the GPX plotting is very loose, it looks slightly better on and was probably drawn from the 1:50000 map, but some of the long straight lines are just lazy....

Hugh Hudson

The route through Bearshank Wood is also not particularly clear....

John Scott

Market Harborough is delightful and the route out of town features a wonderful stone built bridge over the railway line.....

John Scott

You must then follow the route carefully through a number of residential streets until leaving the edge of Kettering. There the next section is a nice riverside walk along the River Ise before crossing Pipe Lane and approaching the pretty stone village of Weekley with its thatched cottages, ancient school and almshouse and church. After a short walk along Stanford Road on the roadside path, the route crosses over to pass through a number of wildflower meadows, full of buttercups and daisies at this time of year. I would recommend passing directly through the village, for the path around the edge was again difficult to follow and seemed to bring no benefit, other than missing another nice village....

JurassicWayfarers

You get to walk past pretty villages and fields which farmers have cleared the paths....

Joe Reilly

It was a good walk however we got lost at Stole Albany and ended up in Dingle and took another path in to Little Bowden. This was our fault, there are many paths that cross this area and not all are clearly marked on the ground or on a map. Still a good day out and better than watching hours of coronation stuff on the tv....

Joe Reilly

I had been looking for a route to link Corby and Kettering for a while and this is a good route. Walked with two friends and apart from the Little Oakley to Geddington stage, there are a lot of faint paths on this section, it was a great day out. This is one I'd walk again....

Joe Reilly

There are plenty of places to stop for a break and it is ideal for walkers who like a route a bit longer and more of a challenge....

Joe Reilly

Little road walking and few stiles, and its always a treat to visit Geddington. No navigation challenges, but I recommend taking Featherbed Lane between Little Oakley and the A43 crossing, and keeping eyes peeled for deer in Boughton Park....

KB

This route visits some of Northamptonshire's prettiest villages with very little road walking, a variety of terrains and a well-placed cafe in Fineshade Woods. Navigation is easy, as the Jurassic Way is well signed, and the only "hazard" is crossing and re-crossing the A43. The section between Corby tunnel (signs that it may get muddy in winter) and the housing estate is a bit bleak, but soon traversed....

KB