Another Day, Another Walk

One of my favourite walks around Northampton takes just over an hour and circles around the town centre and along the River Nene.

Leaving home, I walk south along the A508 until I get to St Peters Way. I leave the busy road and walk along the footpath that leads me towards the River Nene with Carlsberg to my left.

I carry on walking and bear left, so the river is on my right-hand side.

Further along, I see South Bridge – which, in the 19th century, was the main entrance to Northampton from London (South Bridge – Far Cotton History Group (fchg.org.uk).

Across South Bridge, I see the entrance to Northampton Waterside with the former Latimer and Crick building next to it. The building has been converted into flats since then.

I continue to walk along the tow path and see the narrow boats moored up along the river.

At the end of the tow-path, I walk along the path into Beckett’s Park..

Under University Bridge..

And follow the path around Midsummer Meadow.

Until I see The Ark – a floating cafe serving coffee on the river.

Here, the path goes to the left and to the right. If you bear right and cross the river, you can keep following the path if you fancy a longer walk, but today I cross just to take a couple of photos from the other side of the river.

I walk back over the river and see an old Victorian chimney.

Then, I am back on a busy road again and walking away from nature, up passed the hospital until I get to the Wellingborough Road with The Spread Eagle pub on the corner of Market Street.

I cut through the houses to Kettering Road, up Clare Street, and passed The Swan and Helmet.

I’m always happy when I go out and about with my camera and even happier I’ve made the effort to get out into the fresh air – there is nothing better! Peace and Love 🙂