Toddington to Harlington Circular Walk

Introduction

Starting in Toddington or Harlington this is a 4¾ mile (8 km) walk largely over arable fields so it is good when the ground is dry, but difficult after recent ploughing. The first part is over land managed by Heathcote Farms who normally keep the paths clear of crops, some fields later in the route are in ‘set aside' which can make the path more difficult to negotiate. The first half of the route has five kissing gates, the second half has eight kissing gates, and may have some fields with sheep or horses grazing. In good weather with firm ground allow about 2 hours for the walk.

How To Get There By Passenger Transport

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How To Get There By Car

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 & Harlington. Other parking is available at the Toddington Village Hall, off Leighton Road, subject to functions. Parking at Harlington station is chargeable

Start/Finish Point

At the old pump on Toddington village green or Harlington Station

Access and General Information

Length: 4.75 miles (8 km)
Time: 2 hours

Access Information:

Surface Types: A full range of surfaces is encountered on this walk
Linear Gradient: Some gradients are steeper than 1:6
Cross Falls: Some cross falls are steeper than 1:9
Width Restriction: There are no restrictions less than 1000mm.
Steps: None recorded.
Barriers: There are no stiles, 13 kissing gates and one 1-way and one 2-way opening gate on the walk.
Refreshments: There are pubs and shops in Toddington and Harlington.
Public Toilets: None recorded
Picnic Tables: None recorded.
Seats: There are seats at Toddington Village Green.

Route Description

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