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Lock gate on the River Nene – Upton Country Park Gravel Path loop from Upton

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Northamptonshire

Lock gate on the River Nene – Upton Country Park Gravel Path loop from Upton

Easy

4.0

(3)

20

riders

Lock gate on the River Nene – Upton Country Park Gravel Path loop from Upton

00:49

13.9km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.30 km for 30 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

735 m

Genevieve's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little cafe for a mid-ride stop. There are bike racks but they're around the side of the cafe out of sight when you're inside, so bring bike locks if intending to eat/drink inside.

Tip by

2

1.73 km

Bridge Over the River Nene and Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

This bridge spans both the River Nene and the Grand Union Canal on Northampton's southeastern side. The area is surrounded by lush greenery, and they are plenty of connecting cycle paths making it an ideal spot for scenic rides.

Tip by

3

4.08 km

Northampton Arm, Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Trail

This picturesque stretch of gravel trail runs along the Northampton Arm of the Grand Union Canal, offering charming views of canal boats and historic bridges to admire along the way.

Tip by

4

5.54 km

Lock gate on the River Nene

Highlight • Bridge

5

6.05 km

South Bridge

Highlight • Other

6

6.40 km

Canal Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

7

11.2 km

Upton Country Park Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

B

13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.85 km

3.31 km

2.19 km

485 m

122 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

3.02 km

381 m

317 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 3 November

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17 %

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