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Miles of walk/run/cycleway in a beautiful area with lots to see & do. Lots of families out enjoying the sunshine today

Woodford Lock is located on the River Nene in Northamptonshire. The lock is set in a picturesque rural landscape surrounded by lush countryside. It's one of several locks along the River Nene, allowing boats to navigate the varying water levels of the river.

Slowly rusting away

There are not steps in the bridge so you can't walk up to the top unfortunately.

Definitely no canal in Cottersbrooke!

Beautiful old iron foot bridge over the old railway line, a lovely place to stop and chill

Great coffee and vegan cake options.

Stroll through the streets of this wonderful canal village deep in the Northamptonshire countryside.

a great traffic free segment with mostly well drained gravel, a link from a quiet road back to the Brampton Valley Way

The visitors centre is the hub of all the great things that take place at Stanwick Lake. Not only is there cycling, walking and running, but fishing, assualt courses and all manner of other adventures.

Part of the River Nene Regional Park, the lake is a lovely place to spin by or stop to admire the vies. There are loads of shared walking and biking paths to choose from, all good riding surface that is suitable for all tyre types.

Nice stone bridge on the edge of Thrapston spanning a nice section of the Nene. Some nice parkland and benches nearby to take a rest, or head into Thrapston for pubs and shops.

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.

it's a great break from the straight line route

From the direction we came from (railway path) there's a steep hill to get over, especially when fully laden, but the coffee and food is worth it. There's also a Co-op shop over the road for snacks!

Good coffee and selection of cakes and savoury, co-op opposite for ride snacks etc

Lovely garden out the back. Is at the bottom of quite a steep hill, so best served heading towards Ringstead once you have had your lunch.

Great coffee and cracking cake selection, now allowing sit in (covid).

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

The route takes you to Blue barns farm then right, then left, to ascend the hill the "easy way" - it is a bit of a climb but not too steep. If you want to make life difficult for yourself go straight on at Blue Barns Farm and directly up the hill on the Bridleway. You miss a bit out but get a good workout. Not only is the path steep in places it is also cut up by horses. In wet weather it is a very difficult ascent due to slippery mud. In summer, when it is baked hard your wheels drop into the indentations left by horse's hooves, providing a tiring, very slow stop-go progress. Of course you could do the ride the other way round and descend the steep bit but be careful, it is very bumpy and the adverse camber tends to steer you toward the big tree on the left, about halfway down. There are also longitudinal cracks in the trail which might trap narrow wheels. great views over the valley from the top.