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Four Counties loop from Stamford

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Four Counties loop from Stamford

Moderate

4.5

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Four Counties loop from Stamford

02:34

9.80km

80m

Hiking

Embark on the Four Counties loop from Stamford, a moderate hike spanning 6.1 miles (9.8 km) with an elevation gain of 259 feet (79 metres), typically completed in 2 hours and 34 minutes. You will traverse varied terrain, from riverside paths along the River Welland to higher ground at Easton…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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866 m

The Roman Ford

Highlight • Historical Site

The Roman Ford marks Ermine Street's crossing point of the River Welland. This was one of the most important Roman Roads heading North from London, to Lincoln and York. Thankfully …

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5.63 km

Easton on the Hill Village

Highlight • Settlement

A beautiful village, Easton on the Hill stands proud above the Welland Valley. It is on the Jurassic Way long-distance trail, as the last village before the finish line at …

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7.50 km

Wothorpe Towers

Highlight • Historical Site

Wothorpe Towers were built between 1615 and 1623 as a detached lodge (dowager house) for Burghley House. It's not currently open to the public as it is undergoing renovation.

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9.12 km

Burghley House Bottle Lodges

Highlight • Historical Site

The Bottle Lodges were built in 1801 to celebrate the Earl’s elevation to the title of 1st Marquess of Exeter.

They are based on the surviving lodges for Old Campden Manor, Chipping Campden, built around 1613.

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9.56 km

Fryers' Callis Almshouses

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Fryers' Callis almshouse, is dated 1833 and was built by the architect George Basevi, from bequests in the will of Henry Fryer, a surgeon. It originally provided accommodation for six poor widows.

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9.80 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.31 km

2.74 km

1.94 km

1.32 km

269 m

206 m

Surfaces

2.29 km

1.94 km

1.80 km

1.42 km

1.31 km

969 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

4°C

42 %

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Four Counties loop from Stamford

The Roman Ford

Easton on the Hill Village

Wothorpe Towers

Burghley House Bottle Lodges

Fryers' Callis Almshouses

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