Angling Lake and Golf Course
Leaving the Abbey grounds at the north east corner there is a choice of routes.
- The path angling to the northeast leads past the end of Ransome Road and on to the University of Northampton Riverside Campus and the River Nene running through Becket’s Park.
- Heading west will take you to the Abbey car park.
- Heading east brings you to Delapré Angling Lake which is occasionally used by water skiers.
- The final option being a footpath heading south past the Abbey grounds and golf course on to Hardingstone woods where turning right and heading west leads to the south end of the spinney at Queen Eleanor Cross.
Just outside the north east end of the gardens there is a choice of routes
Just outside the north east end of the gardens there is a choice of routes
The middle path is a double avenue of trees leading to the Angling Lake
The middle path is a double avenue of trees leading to the Angling Lake
The path on the left runs past this great tree for climbing and on to Ransome Road
The path on the left runs past this great tree for climbing and on to Ransome Road
The right hand path heads south back past the Abbey grounds.
The right hand path heads south back past the Abbey grounds.
Eventually leading to Hardingstone woods
Eventually leading to Hardingstone woods
Angling Lake
Angling Lake
Angling Lake
Angling Lake
Here are some pictures of the golf course while wandering around it was possible thanks to the lockdown.
South end of the course looking north. Bit busy this day - as you can see we were not entirely alone on our wanders.
South end of the course looking north. Bit busy this day - as you can see we were not entirely alone on our wanders.
Another view over the course towards town. I didn't spot the raptor at the time and certainly can't identify it from this picture.
Another view over the course towards town. I didn't spot the raptor at the time and certainly can't identify it from this picture.
A glipse of the Abbey.
A glipse of the Abbey.
A telephoto view of the Abbey and town.
A telephoto view of the Abbey and town.
From the south boudary of the golf course wher the spinney meets Hardingstone woods.
From the south boudary of the golf course wher the spinney meets Hardingstone woods.
Near the course entrypoint from the footpath.
Near the course entrypoint from the footpath.
Plenty more bunkers.
Plenty more bunkers.
Bunkers and ditches to enhace the golfing experience.
Bunkers and ditches to enhace the golfing experience.