Sanders Lodge Trading Estate began in the 1970s, and was expanded into the two fields opposite. When a further extension was needed, the area behind the railway track, was sanctioned in the 1990s to become Crown Park. The railway track was lifted, and this now forms part of The Greenway footpath linking the town out to Rushden Lakes and access to the Nene Valley Way, or back into town towards the old railway station.

The Greenway

The bridge across the road at the railway station had been demolished in 1973. From the station, turning north, further access to the next section of the old branch line railway north up into Higham Ferrers, where the footpath returns to other pathways on into Stanwick Lakes Country Park. There is access from there along another disused railway line on the old Peterborough - Northampton line close to the river and back into Rushden Lakes.

Another footpath from there means ramblers can access Ditchford, and on to the surrounding villages via older footpath networks.

With other footpaths joining the old railway trackways, ramblers much more access to the villages of the area without mixing with traffic. Some sections are also used as cycleways, bridleways, and all is used by runners, keeping them away from traffic fumes.

The Wildlife Trust has done much work in the area to preserve the flora and fauna.

Access from the town is at Paddocks Road, John Clark Way, alongside Asda with a branch into Spencer Park via the old Sidney Brook, Crown Park, and in progress from Washbrook Road.

Lots of maps are available online!