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Orton Longueville

Gunwade Trail – Fotheringhay Castle Ruins loop from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Orton Longueville

Gunwade Trail – Fotheringhay Castle Ruins loop from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve

Moderate

4.5

(2)

119

riders

Gunwade Trail – Fotheringhay Castle Ruins loop from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve

02:02

44.7km

210m

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: April 15, 2026

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1.76 km

Gunwade Trail

Highlight • Trail

This route is partly unmade and stretches are muddy after rain. It’s passable on a road bike but better on gravel tyres.

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2

23.2 km

Beans Café, Oundle

Highlight • Cafe

Quaint little cafe in Oundle. Well worth a stop in.

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3

24.2 km

Beans, Oundle

Highlight • Cafe

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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4

24.2 km

Brew Babu Café

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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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5

31.7 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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6

31.8 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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7

36.4 km

The Crown Inn, Duck Street, Elton

Highlight • Historical Site

Take a short walk down beautiful Duck Street to reach this historic thatched country-inn pub in the heart of Elton. Enjoy award-winning food and a great selection of beers and wine.

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44.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.2 km

4.82 km

4.28 km

190 m

156 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

15.7 km

190 m

< 100 m

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