Beans, Oundle – Fotheringhay Castle Ruins loop from Corby

Beans, Oundle – Fotheringhay Castle Ruins loop from Corby

Moderate

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Beans, Oundle – Fotheringhay Castle Ruins loop from Corby

02:56

65.4km

280m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 58.9 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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20.8 km

St Mary and All Saints Church, Fotheringhay

Highlight • Historical Site

Started in 1411, Completed in 1434 at a cost of £300

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28.3 km

Brew Babu Café

Highlight • Cafe

unpopular opinion: I prefer Brew Babu to Beans Cafe 🤭
home made cakes, lots of hot and cold drink options - their frappes and bubble tea are awesome!

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28.4 km

This Coffee Shop - run by a veteran cyclist, Phil - is a must stop if exploring the gorgeous Northants/Rutland/Lincolnshire/Leicestershire countryside around Oundle. He has locks, multi tools, pumps, etc …

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38.3 km

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Fotheringhay Castle is where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned before being executed and was an important stronghold during the Wars of the Roses!

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44.4 km

St Leonard’s Church and the Stocks, Apethorpe

Highlight • Religious Site

50.1 km

Blatherwycke

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely small village. Descents on both sides of the village. Bridge over the lake. If your lucky you may see a black swan. Very picturesque.

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53.7 km

Bulwick Village Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

lovely village store and tea garden selling home made produce, cakes, breakfast and lunch. Open Tues-Sat, 10-1600. Very accommodating, plenty of space to park up bikes.

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65.4 km

End point

Train Station

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