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View of Pitsford Reservoir – View of Pitsford Arm loop from Guilsborough

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Northamptonshire

View of Pitsford Reservoir – View of Pitsford Arm loop from Guilsborough

Hard

5.0

(2)

11

riders

View of Pitsford Reservoir – View of Pitsford Arm loop from Guilsborough

03:29

45.5km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

14.9 km

Brampton Valley Way

Highlight • Trail

The Brampton Valley Way is a 14-mile (22 km) traffic-free trail between Northampton and Market Harborough, following a disused railway line. It’s popular with cyclists, walkers, and horse riders thanks to its mostly flat, scenic route through countryside and woodland.

Tip by

2

15.6 km

Merry Tom Lane and Brampton Valley Way Crossroads

Highlight • Trail

3

16.1 km

View from Merry Tom Lane Summit

Highlight • Summit

Great views from the top of Merry Tom Lane

Tip by

4

16.2 km

Merry Tom Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

5

18.8 km

Pitsford Water at Brixworth Country Park

Highlight • Lake

Brixworth Country Park offers a range of activities in beautiful nature. You can ride your bike around the lake, swim, fish, walk, dine at the restaurant and learn more about …

Tip by

6

20.1 km

View of Pitsford Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Get up close to the Pitsford Water dam and enjoy expansive views over the glassy waters.

Tip by

7

22.8 km

View of Pitsford Arm

Highlight • Lake

Great spot to take in the views across Pitsford Arm.

Tip by

8

39.7 km

Cottesbrooke Hall and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Built around 1702, a great example of Queen Anne architecture. Supposedly the inspiration for Jane Austen's Mansfield Park, the house and grounds are well worth stopping by. The award winning gardens in particular are spectacular.

Tip by

B

45.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.2 km

12.2 km

7.20 km

1.25 km

1.11 km

569 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

14.3 km

11.2 km

2.18 km

766 m

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