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Brixworth Country Park & Althorp House loop from Northampton

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Brixworth Country Park & Althorp House loop from Northampton

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Brixworth Country Park & Althorp House loop from Northampton

03:06

47.2km

460m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 5, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.7 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 the park's diverse nature at the visitor centre. There's also a gnome trail from a famous local author, a brass rubbing trail, and a scavenger hunt.

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14.9 km

The Workhouse Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good coffee and excellent selection of cakes and savoury bits. Currently only take away available (COVID19).

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19.6 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.

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35.5 km

Althorp House

Highlight • Historical Site

Althorp is a stunning Grade-1 listed stately home that has belonged to the Spencer family for more than 500 years. Lady Diana Spencer lived here before marrying Prince Charles. The house dates back to the end of the 17th century when a redbrick Tudor castle would have stood here. The house you see today was built at the end of the 18th century by architect Henry Holland. The grand entrance hall was considered to be one of the noblest Georgian rooms in the UK at the time.

Princess Diana was interred on the grounds and there is a memorial to her. You can visit the house and grounds, and learn more about this fascinating family. Tickets for adults cost £20. For more information, see: spencerofalthorp.com

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47.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.6 km

8.08 km

5.54 km

2.94 km

2.87 km

2.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.1 km

17.8 km

3.39 km

1.92 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 25 May

32°C

16°C

59 %

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Brixworth Country Park & Althorp House loop from Northampton

Pitsford Water at Brixworth Country Park

The Workhouse Café

Cottesbrooke Hall and Gardens

Althorp House

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