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East Northamptonshire

River Nene Path – Stanwick Lakes loop from Thrapston

Mountain biking trails

Northamptonshire

East Northamptonshire

River Nene Path – Stanwick Lakes loop from Thrapston

Moderate

5

riders

River Nene Path – Stanwick Lakes loop from Thrapston

02:48

46.7km

230m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 497 m for 310 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.59 km

Water Mill Tearooms

Highlight • Cafe

Nice stop off for coffee, cake and meals set in a restored watermill. Plenty of outdoor seating by the river, bike-friendly!

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2

8.50 km

View of the Lake at Sunset

Highlight • Lake

3

9.34 km

River Nene Path

Highlight • Cycleway

it's a great break from the straight line route

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4

10.0 km

Stanwick Lakes Bird Hide

Highlight • Lake

5

10.3 km

Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre and Café

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitors centre is the hub of all the great things that take place at Stanwick Lake. Not only is there cycling, walking and running, but fishing, assualt courses and all manner of other adventures.

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6

10.5 km

Stanwick Lakes

Highlight • Lake

Lovely, easy gravel paths. Can get busy at weekends with walkers etc, so can be a bit slow going. But early morning, weekdays etc usually all pretty good.

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14.0 km

Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

8

16.9 km

Higham Ferrers Church Spire

Highlight • Religious Site

9

17.0 km

Higham Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice cafe for a cycling stop friendly staff 👍

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B

46.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

10.7 km

3.25 km

1.87 km

1.31 km

295 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

17.1 km

10.1 km

1.26 km

566 m

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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