One of a series of circular walks around Toddington. A 4¾ mile (7½ km) walk largely over arable with some grazing and ‘set-aside' fields so it is good when the ground is dry, but can be difficult after recent ploughing. Much of the land is managed by Heathcote Farms who normally keep the paths clear of crops. There are eleven stiles and three kissing gates on this route, some fields may have grazing horses or sheep. In good weather with firm ground allow over 2 hours for the walk. There is a length of about 50m which can get very wet.
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The A5120 passes through Toddington which is just under a mile south west of junction 12 of the M1.
There is restricted and unrestricted on-street parking around the centre of Toddington. Other parking is available at the Village Hall, off Leighton Road, subject to functions.
The walk starts at the old pump on the village green down Conger Lane past the Oddfellows Arms,
Length: 4¾ mile (7½ km)
Time: Allow 2 hours
Access Information:
Surface Types: You will walk across cultivated farmland.
Linear Gradients: The steepest linear gradient is steeper than 1:6.
Cross Falls: You will encounter cross falls 1:9 and steeper.
Width Restrictions: None recorded.
Steps: There is a maximum step height of 400mm at the steps on and off the bridge over the River Flit.
Barriers: There is one 1-way and one 2-way opening gate with a width of greater than 750mm, nine kissing gates with a restriction of less than 1000mm, one 1-step stiles and three staggered barriers with a minimum width restriction of greater than 950mm.
Refreshments: There are pubs, shops and cafes in Toddington.
Public Toilets: None recorded.
Picnic Tables: None recorded.
Seats: There are seats around Toddington Village Green.
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Updated: 4 Dec 2010