Discover Crick: Canal, Heritage and Walking Trails

Crick combines a distinctive Ice Age landscape with village history, waterways and a variety of opportunities for days outdoors. Those planning a trip with different interests will find ways to combine nature exploration, historical discoveries and events here. When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday cottage in Crick, it is therefore worth first considering whether the trip should focus more on the landscape, local history, walking trails or life along the canal.

Landscape between Moraine and Canal

A prominent natural landmark is Cracks Hill. Covering 22 acres, this glacial moraine was formed during the last Ice Age and therefore plays an important part in the area's landscape history. From Cracks Hill, there are 360-degree panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and the Grand Union Canal. This broad outlook is a distinctive reference point for anyone who wants to experience their stay through more than just buildings and events, and to appreciate the landscape as well.

The Leicester Arm of the Grand Union Canal runs to the east of Crick. Crick Marina is also associated with this waterway: it is located on the Grand Union Canal along a 21-mile lock-free stretch. Those who want the waterway to be an important part of their trip can take these details into account when planning their days. Free parking for cars is available at the entrance to Jubilee Wood.

Discover Historic Crick

Crick has a surviving collection of buildings dating from the 16th century onwards, including almost 50 listed buildings. St Margaret's Church incorporates elements from the 12th century and has a Romanesque sandstone font. These historical connections give the village several specific themes for a walk, without limiting its history to a single building.

The Crick Historic Village Trail is a circular walk through the village that highlights historical points of interest. Information boards about the village's history, provided by the Crick History Society, are also available around the village. Those travelling with different age groups can use this to create a cultural focus and discover the area's history at their own pace.

Walking Trails, Woodland and Events

For longer stays outdoors, the circular walking routes in Crick pass through more than 40 acres of publicly accessible parkland and woodland. At Crick Woodlands, visitors can walk through wildflower meadows. Footpaths EM10 and EM13 can be walked in Crick and roughly follow the route of the Oxford Way. The approximate route should be taken into account precisely as such when planning; it describes the course of the path, not automatically a specific distance or walking time.

Another side of village life is showcased by the annual Crick Scarecrow and Music Festival. More than 50 creative scarecrows made by villagers can be seen, each featuring a different imaginative theme. The Crick Boat Show adds seminars and masterclasses on boating and boat ownership to the events programme. In the Food and Craft Marquee, artists, craftspeople and gourmet food producers offer tastings and product demonstrations.

The Right Accommodation for Your Trip

When choosing holiday accommodation in Crick, the desired balance of nature, culture and events is a useful starting point. A trip focused on Cracks Hill, Crick Woodlands and the circular walking routes calls for different day planning from a stay centred on the Historic Village Trail, the church or the Crick Boat Show.

If you would like to compare other places, you can also look at Maidwell, Wootton, Rothwell, Weedon Bec, Maidford, Ringstead, East Haddon and Quinton.

For the wider travel overview: Northamptonshire.