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Lock gate on the River Nene – Nene Whitewater Centre loop from Northampton

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Lock gate on the River Nene – Nene Whitewater Centre loop from Northampton

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5.0

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Lock gate on the River Nene – Nene Whitewater Centre loop from Northampton

02:46

42.4km

260m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.55 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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967 m

Northampton Guildhall

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1864, the Northampton Guildhall is an attractive Gothic Revival style municipal building. The guildhall is a striking building on St Giles' Square in the centre of Northampton. Inside, …

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2.50 km

The Outpost Café

Highlight • Restaurant

This has changed and only opens occasionally

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4.69 km

The Nene Whitewater Centre is the UK’s first pumped, artificial whitewater course, offering activities for all skill levels – from families to seasoned kayakers.

Located alongside the River Nene, the …

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11.4 km

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Preston Deanery

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful old church and small but well kept graveyard and grounds, looked great in the sunshine and I'm sure the stained glass would be very impressive from the inside on a day like today.

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23.5 km

Grounds Café & Cycle Centre, Salcey Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

Fairly popular cafe for Salcey Forest walkers and wheelers alike. Plenty of outdoor seating for nice days (or if you're a bit muddy from the forest!) and there's a bike hire centre too.
groundscafe.uk/salcey

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42.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

8.18 km

6.80 km

2.79 km

2.11 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.5 km

5.49 km

3.30 km

1.55 km

905 m

563 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Thursday 13 August

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Lock gate on the River Nene – Nene Whitewater Centre loop from Northampton

Northampton Guildhall