Battlefields Trail

Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire

The Battlefields Trail runs through beautiful countryside in the heart of England. It links three of England's most important battlefields. Edgehill (Warwickshire, 1642) was the first major action of the Civil War in England. Cropredy Bridge (Oxfordshire, 1644) was a Civil War battle where the king temporarily rescued the royalist cause from total destruction. Edgcote (Northamptonshire, 1469) was a significant but largely forgotten battle in the Wars of the Roses. There are interpretation panels at both ends and on each battlefield, to add to your understanding of what happened there. You can tackle the Trail in three parts, or all in one go. The Edgcote walk is the easiest, and is fairly friendly to dogs and children (although it does include one steep climb and some stiles). The Cropredy Bridge and Edgehill routes contain many stiles and the Edgehill route includes steep climbs and descents.

Update 15th November 2022:
Construction of HS2 means that part of the Battlefields Trail south east of Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire, is closed between SP 511491 and SP 505489. The closure is reported to last until 2025. A diversion may be available along existing rights of way between SP 524465 and SP 499488.

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Details:

Path Type:	Other Paths
Waymark:	Black arrow in red/orange circle with name
Attributes:	Average Gradients Heritage Military Monarchy
Start:	SP499487 - Mill Lane, Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire
Finish:	SP335510 - Kineton, Warwickshire
Open Date:	2006

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Publications, Badges and Certificates:

External download

Battlefields Trail - Edgcote, Cropredy Bridge, Edgehill  (Battlefields Trust  - 2006 )

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