A Wave to Guy Fawkes – 16.8 Miles

A wave to guy fawkes

Start Date: 20 September 2026
Start Time: 08:45
Venue: Borough Hill Car Park (check W3W link) Admirals Way Daventry NN11 4NB
Location Link: What3Words

A 16.8-mile historic ramble through the Northamptonshire countryside, combining local history, rural scenery and a full day of walking. A rewarding Sunday adventure for experienced walkers with good walking fitness.

Walk Grade

🔴 Adventure
16.8 miles · Full-day walk · Mixed countryside terrain · Sustained effort

Price range: £0.00 through £6.00

Event Details

Welcome

Join us for a proper Sunday adventure on this 16.8-mile historic ramble through the Northamptonshire countryside. This is a full day on the trails, taking in local history, beautiful countryside and, of course, a wave to Guy Fawkes along the way! With the distance involved, this one is best suited to experienced walkers who are comfortable spending a full day on their feet.

Round Robin Question

Ever run a marathon, half marathon or long distance or maybe you walked one.

First Time?

If this is your first Adventure Geek walk, please arrive a little early and introduce yourself to the walk leader, who will be wearing a red “Walk Leader” pin badge.

Meeting Point – Borough Hill Car Park

https://what3words.com/robe.boring.replaying

We often meet where there isn’t a postcode, so we recommend using the free What3Words app to navigate to the exact meeting point.

Walk Leader

Annette Burgess

Dog Friendly

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What to Bring

  • Comfortable walking boots
  • Suitable clothing
  • Waterproof
  • Plenty of water
  • Packed lunch
  • Snacks
  • Any personal medication

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