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Northamptonshire

Honey Hill Trig Point – View from Honey Hill loop from Thornby

Hiking trails & Routes

Northamptonshire

Honey Hill Trig Point – View from Honey Hill loop from Thornby

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Honey Hill Trig Point – View from Honey Hill loop from Thornby

03:28

13.0km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

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1

152 m

Red Lion

Highlight • Pub

2

2.04 km

Cold Ashby Village

Highlight • Settlement

Where maps and the British landscape are concerned, Cold Ashby has something of a claim to fame. It was here, on 18 April 1936, that the Ordnance Survey's first trig pillar was erected, starting the Retriangulation of Great Britain, which saw over 11,000 pillars installed in order to accurately map the land.

Unsurprisingly, given Cold Ashby's selection as a trig point venue, it occupies high ground. In fact, this is the highest village in Northamptonshire, at 656 feet (200 m) above sea level.

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3

3.12 km

Cold Ashby Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

4

4.08 km

Honey Hill Summit and Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views across the heart of England await from Honey Hill, one of the most beautiful spots – as well as the highest point – on the Jurassic Way long-distance trail. In fact, it was here the trail was launched in 1994.

On a clear day, it's possible to see five different counties from the top. After periods of rainfall, the trails can be boggy here, so decent hiking footwear is recommended.

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5

4.09 km

View from Honey Hill Near Cold Ashby

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

4.15 km

Honey Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

7

4.20 km

View from Honey Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bit of a technical descent. Track very narrow in places, several gates, not too steep - better than trying it the other way, anyway. Watch out for pedestrians and horses - not much room to pass. Good views from the top.

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8

4.26 km

Honey Hill MTB Descent to Elkington on the Jurassic Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

B

13.0 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.28 km

5.22 km

385 m

149 m

Surfaces

6.03 km

5.14 km

1.41 km

451 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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