As I had to collect my son from Higham ferrers we decided it was a good  opportunity to go and do some walking in Northamptonshire.

I especially like walking in this area with its nice rolling countryside.

We parked the car in Thrapston and picked up the Nene way along to Aldwinkle and Wadenhoe.

We stopped at The Kings Head in Wadenhoe for a pint by the river Nene, before picking up the Lyveden way footpath.Which is Northamptonshire smallest country path.

We then walked along to Lyveden new Bield  an intriguing Elizabethan lodge and moated garden, before making our way back to Islip and on to Thrapston.

A total of 14 miles in glorious sunshine.