So Corby is now 'officially' a Walkers are Welcome community.
Truth is, walkers and anyone else for that matter have always been
welcome in the town and the villages in the Borough :- Gretton,
Cottingham, Middleton, Rockingham, Great Oakley, Stanion and
Weldon. The people around here are friendly and - as you'd expect,
welcoming. When my family and I moved here from the home counties
in 1983, I think we knew more people within 24 hours than we had
got to know over all the previous years.
Friendly and generous too. My Rotary club, the Rotary Club of
Corby Phoenix, is often in and around the town collecting for all
sorts of things such as McMillan Nurses, the Rotary Shelterbox
Charity and others plus local charities and 'good causes'. We
know how the population here react to our pleas for help and
usually money be it pennies or more is forthcoming.
Now, if you are looking for a place to come to walk for a day, a
weekend or more, Corby and the surrounding area is a place to
seriously consider. The whole area is a mass of good public
footpaths and bridleways leading to and from the modern,
bustling town and the pretty surrounding villages. Walking
conditions are not what could be called challenging. Okay, there
are gradients. The Welland Valley, just to the north of the town
has steep sides but not so steep that they are impossible,
certainly if you are used to some walking.
However, should it be just a relaxing stroll or you are a
serious walker, there are lots of walks to do from just a few miles
up to 18 should you wish to have a go at the 'Around Corby' walking
route.
What ever your reason, you are very welcome Around Corby,
especially should you be a walker. Our Walking Festival in May is a
good time to visit and try us and our walks.