Quiet paths start minutes from the door: canal towpath, river meadows, and the Flore Circular Trail from the church.
About 5 minutes to the church · 6 km loop
A village loop that starts at All Saints’ Church, about five minutes from The Old Vicarage. It takes in fields, canal and country lanes, and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. Easy to pair with coffee at Café de Flore.
5 minutes on foot
A Grade II listed church of architectural and historic interest, and the starting point for local walks. It was the workplace of the vicars who lived at The Old Vicarage in the 1800s.
About 5 minutes on foot to the trail · 2–2½ hours
Towpath walking near Flore: steady water, boats, and a change of pace from the A45. The Wharf at Flore was the village’s former coal yard, and there are a few places to stop for refreshments. The full canal walk is a longer outing than the Circular Trail, about 2 to 2½ hours.
From the door
Guests often notice red kites and birds around the house garden. Further afield, meadows and quieter lanes reward a slow afternoon.
10 minutes by car
A big park with a reservoir, meadows and wooded areas, good for walks and feeding the ducks. There is a small café on site.
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Every day, 08:00 to 17:00. No need to book a table — it is walk-in.
At All Saints’ Church, about five minutes on foot from The Old Vicarage. The loop is about 6 km and takes around 1 hour 20 minutes. There is also towpath walking on the canal near Flore — ask Patricia for a stretch that suits your day. Coffee afterwards is at Café de Flore back at your base in The Old Vicarage.
Guests often notice wild birds’ tweeting including the distinct sound of red kites. There are many varieties of birds in the garden. In season you may also see hedgehogs and its not uncommon to spot a deer (monk jacks). We cannot promise sightings. The paddock is being developed into a wildlife and nature garden, so watch this space for new developments in the garden.
