Mountain biking around Northampton is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Northamptonshire. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, we’ve …

Last updated: October 9, 2025

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1. Northampton to Grand Union Canal loop

36.1km

02:20

200m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Merry Tom Lane – View of Pitsford Water loop from Northampton

35.8km

02:36

200m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. River at Preston Deanery – Salcey Forest loop from Northampton

42.7km

02:46

240m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Phoenix Train Buffet – Ornate Iron Footbridge loop from Spring Park

30.7km

02:29

110m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Phoenix Train Buffet – Merry Tom Lane loop from Northampton

61.0km

04:22

290m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Briar Hill Meadow Grassy Trail – Northampton Bike Park loop from Sunnyside

33.3km

01:57

250m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Hunsbury Iron Age Hill Fort – Kislingbury Syndicate Lakes loop from St James' End

29.7km

01:43

100m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. The Ark Floating Restaurant – Briar Hill Meadow Grassy Trail loop from Duston

23.3km

01:24

70m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Phoenix Train Buffet – Gravel Farm Track loop from Sunnyside

28.5km

02:06

140m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Dirt Path – River at Preston Deanery loop from Northampton

94.1km

06:16

620m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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The best MTB trails around Northampton

1. Northampton to Grand Union Canal loop

2. Merry Tom Lane – View of Pitsford Water loop from Northampton

3. River at Preston Deanery – Salcey Forest loop from Northampton

4. Phoenix Train Buffet – Ornate Iron Footbridge loop from Spring Park

5. Phoenix Train Buffet – Merry Tom Lane loop from Northampton

6. Briar Hill Meadow Grassy Trail – Northampton Bike Park loop from Sunnyside

7. Hunsbury Iron Age Hill Fort – Kislingbury Syndicate Lakes loop from St James' End

8. The Ark Floating Restaurant – Briar Hill Meadow Grassy Trail loop from Duston

9. Phoenix Train Buffet – Gravel Farm Track loop from Sunnyside

10. Dirt Path – River at Preston Deanery loop from Northampton

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