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Northamptonshire
Northampton
Kingsthorpe

Tree Swing by the River Nene – Boughton Signal Box loop from Boughton

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Northamptonshire
Northampton
Kingsthorpe

Tree Swing by the River Nene – Boughton Signal Box loop from Boughton

Moderate

5.0

(1)

16

hikers

Tree Swing by the River Nene – Boughton Signal Box loop from Boughton

03:17

12.6km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

861 m

Tree Swing by the River Nene

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Pretty crossing over the River Nene with opportunities to deter from the path slightly and get closer to the river. The spot under the tree is a great place for a picnic during the warmer months.

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2

2.13 km

Green Fields Near Northampton

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3

3.56 km

Harlestone Firs

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Watch out for the ants in summer!

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5.02 km

Harlestone Firs

Forest

5.72 km

Harlestone Heath

Nature Reserve

6

6.16 km

Brick Arch Railway Bridge

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This area allways seems to be very muddy - even in summer

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7

10.3 km

Abandoned Train Cars

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8

10.4 km

Boughton Signal Box

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Part of the Northampton and Lamport Heritage Railway

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9

10.9 km

The Windhover Pub

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Lovely country pub with a large garden & plenty of outdoor seating for warm summer days. Great place to stop for a pint and a bite to eat if traversing the Brampton Valley Way.

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10

11.7 km

Millennium Milepost

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B

12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.04 km

4.31 km

1.24 km

789 m

180 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.58 km

2.90 km

2.40 km

2.03 km

845 m

835 m

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Saturday 23 May

27°C

12°C

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