Leaving Ashton, the path follows part of the Nene Way via Elmington Ranges to the old Polebrook Aerodrome Road which is now a byway; follow its course over the crossroads and beyond aerodrome monument to Hemmington; beyond the village is an egg farm where walkers will take the arable route on the right to Polebrook (inn). These routes are marked with scallop shells and yellow tape around the appropriate footpath signs.