Walking Around King’s Sutton
The King’s Sutton area is blessed with some of the most beautiful rural landscapes in England. What’s more, courtesy of the county council, local landowners and our own parish council’s energetic footpaths wardens, the entire area is criss-crossed with a wonderful network of well marked, and very well maintained paths and bridleways. There is no finer way to explore the lovely, undulating countryside that surrounds our village than to walk these ancient byways and take in some breathtaking views that simply can’t be seen in any other way.
In summer 2020, King’s Sutton Parish Council published two new guides to replace its (popular but outdated) map of local rights of way from 1996. Printed copies of these guides have been distributed to every home in the village. Additional copies are available free of charge from the pubs, the Post Office and the Millennium Memorial Hall, and can also be viewed, printed and/or downloaded from this page:
Circular Walks Around King’s Sutton – featuring maps and directions for six walks of varying duration and difficulty.
Introducing King’s Sutton and its Footpaths– featuring a potted village history, sites of architectural and/or historic interest, a village street plan, and a map showing rights of way throughout the entire parish.
Using Rights of Way Responsibly
What you are allowed to do on public rights of way
You have a right to “pass and repass” along public rights of way. You may take a pram, pushchair or wheelchair if the path is suitable. If you come across an illegal obstruction then you have a right to take a short deviation around it or remove as much as is necessary to get past.
When using public rights of way, please remember:
- Have the correct maps or literature with you to find your way accurately along the route
- Follow the countryside code
- The countryside is where farmers, foresters and others earn their living. Please exercise your rights with courtesy and consideration for their livelihood
- Cyclists and horseriders must not use footpaths
- Cyclists are allowed on bridleways, but they should give way to horseriders and walkers. Horseriders should give way to walkers
- Wherever possible use public transport to get out into the countryside
- If you use a car, do not park where it could cause obstruction to local residents or access to a field
- If you go as a group, please walk or ride in single file where necessary (for example through crops) and do not spread out beyond the width of the path
- If you come across problems such as locked gates, dangerous animals, obstruction by crops, or fallen or overhanging trees, please help your fellow rights of way users by reporting these things to Fix My Street under Rights of Way
- Keep dogs in sight, under close control and on the lead around livestock. Do not let your dog foul a public right of way and show respect by putting dogs on leads when you meet other walkers.
Click here for more information about how to manage your dog in the countryside.
King’s Sutton Health Walkers
Health walks are part of the national “Walking for Health” programme, which has been developed to provide opportunities for people to take advantage of this free, easy and highly beneficial activity. Health walks are fun, safe and don’t cost a penny.
King’s Sutton Health Walkers meet at the Millennium Memorial Hall every Friday morning at 09:45. The routes taken are Grade 3 – of 45-90 minutes duration with slopes, steps and uneven surfaces – and are led by trained volunteer walk leaders. You don’t need any special equipment, just dress sensibly for the weather and wear appropriate footwear for the conditions. And there’s no need to book – just turn up on the day. (Please note that children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.)
After the walk, everyone’s invited to stay on for refreshments at the Hall Coffee Shop and there is a small charge for these.
Click here to view a map showing the location of King’s Sutton Millennium Memorial Hall.
Walking Further Afield
Ramblers Association
Local Ramblers Association groups conduct a number of different “Group Walks” in the wider area around King’s Sutton. Click here for full details.
Jurassic Way
This 88-mile path follows the Jurassic limestone ridge from the nearby town of Banbury to Stamford in Lincolnshire, passing through some of the most scenic countryside in Northamptonshire for most of its length. The route passes through a series of picturesque towns and villages including Wardington, Catesby, Braunston, Ashby St Ledgers,West Haddon and Middleton.
Click on the three links below for handy guides to the walk.
Jurassic Way section 1
Jurassic Way section 2
Jurassic Way section 3
Accommodation in the King’s Sutton Area
Bed & Breakfasts and Guest Houses
Self-catering Accommodation: Spring Cottage and Tudor End
Camping, Caravan Parking and Canal Boat Moorings at Twyford Wharf