North Northamptonshire Council will continue its work on the popular Greenway with works starting on a new section on the Ise Lodge in Kettering. The new section will run from Deeble Road to Grantown Close connecting into the already surfaced route through to Barton Road and works are due to start in Autumn 2025.

The North Northamptonshire Greenway is an off-road route for walkers, wheelers and cyclists to access work, education, recreation and leisure. 

The overall plan will see sections of safe routes connecting across the North Northamptonshire area. A major branch will be the Ise Valley Greenway linking up communities from Corby to Wellingborough through Kettering – with this work being the first phase. 

George Candler, North Northamptonshire Council’s Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director of Place & Economy, said:

“The Greenway is much loved and used by residents from across North Northamptonshire, as well as visitors from further afield. News that this work is due to start is excellent and will really help with connecting the various sections of the Greenway into a green thread of off-road routes that weave their way across beautiful North Northamptonshire.

“North Northamptonshire is an amazing place, and we are extremely proud of our countryside, open spaces and our ever growing Greenway network. We must do all we can to grow it and make sure the Greenway is enjoyed for many years to come.“

As part of the works, a butterfly bank will be created from a large mound of earth excavated during the construction of this new stretch of Greenway. Crescent in shape, the bank will be planted with wildflower seeds to support local winged insects.

The stretch of the Greenway is funded through Homes England capacity funding for the Hanwood Park development to help facilitate or alleviate congestion and encourage active travel in and around the area.

(Pic: North Northamptonshire Council)