Grafton Underwood Walks
This walk visits the pretty Northamptonshire village of Grafton Underwood. The small settlement is located just to the east of the town of Kettering.
It's a picturesque place with a noteworthy old church, quaint thatched dwellings and a pretty brook running through it.
The route visits the neighbouring villages of Warkton and Weekley where you can pay a visit to Boughton House. The grand stately home is surrounded by beautiful parkland and gardens. There's also wonderful collections of fine art and some fabulous architecture to admire here. You can access the estate on certain days with more details on the more information link below.
Postcode
NN14 3AA - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPlease click here for more information
Grafton Underwood Ordnance Survey Map 
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Grafton Underwood Open Street Map 
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Grafton Underwood OS Map 
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Grafton Underwood Open Street Map 
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Walks near Grafton Underwood
- Kettering - This walk from the Northamptonshire town of Kettering takes you along the River Ise to the nearby Boughton House.
- Thrapston - This walk from the Northamptonshire town of Thrapston takes you along the River Nene to the neighbouring village of Wadenhoe
- Titchmarsh Nature Reserve - Enjoy waterside walking in this nature reserve in Thrapston, near Kettering
- Barnwell Country Park - Enjoy lovely waterside walking trails in this country park in Oundle, Northamptonshire
- Nene Way - Follow the River Nene through the beautiful Nene Valley on this fabulous walk through Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
The long distance path runs for over 100 miles, passing Northampton, Wellingborough, Oundle, Peterborough and Wisbech.
There's much to enjoy on the way with rushing weirs, a series of historic villages and old mills - Stanwick Lakes - Explore 750 acres of parkland and nature reserve in the heart of Northamptonshire's beautiful Nene Valley
- Fermyn Woods - This country park and forest has a number of walking trails and two bridleways for cyclists
- Cransley Reservoir - This walk visits Cransley Reservoir from the village of Thorpe Malsor in Northamptonshire.
- Ringstead - This circular walk explores the countryside and neighbouring villages around the Northamptonshire village of Ringstead.
- Orlingbury - This Northamptonshire based village is located near the towns of Kettering and Wellingborough.
Pubs/Cafes
The Pig and Waffle is a nice place to relax in the village. The pub was converted from the old Post Office and now specialises in brunch including fresh fruit juices, locally sourced bacon, sausages and free-range eggs. There are two pleasant garden areas for warmer days. You can find them at 31 Grafton Rd, NN14 3AA. The pub is also dog friendly.
Photos
Grafton Underwood, brook and bridge. The village featured in Helen Fielding's Bridget Jones novels as her childhood home
St.James, Grafton Underwood, Northants. A Grade I listed building.
Grafton Underwood, south end of the main street
Boughton House, Northamptonshire. One of the Duke of Buccleuch's residences, it is a part of an estate with 4,451.5 ha (11,000 acres), and renowned for its beauty, its collections, and the fact that it has remained largely unaltered since the 17th century. Although it has a mediaeval interior, 'The English Versailles' has an exterior that is reminiscent of a lavish French chateau.
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Boughton House Lake. The furniture, tapestries, porcelain, and carpets at Boughton are abundant. El Greco's The Adoration of the Shepherds, Thomas Gainsborough's portrait of Mary Montagu, a renowned series of grisailles by Van Dyck, and John Wootton's Breaking Cover are just a few of the notable works in the art collection.
Cottages, Warkton