Park across the road in the small car park (or cycle here!) and set off along this lovely route (Sustrans Route 6) that goes all the way to Market Harborough. Make sure you bring your lights if you plan on going through the Kelmarsh and Oxenden tunnels! And stop for a drink or bite to eat at the Windhover Pub (to the right of the entrance) before setting off or on your return.

Glynn Mitchell

August 18, 2025

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I stopped at Windmill Farm just past the Oxendon tunnel. Cafe serves full breakfast, cakes and snacks.

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1. Great Oxendon Tunnel – Brampton Valley Way loop from Market Harborough

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2. Brampton Valley Way – Great Oxendon Tunnel loop from Northampton

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3. View of Pitsford Reservoir – View of Pitsford Arm loop from Creaton

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Location: Boughton, Daventry, Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Start of the Brampton Valley Way

1. Great Oxendon Tunnel – Brampton Valley Way loop from Market Harborough

2. Brampton Valley Way – Great Oxendon Tunnel loop from Northampton

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