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Going West from the main road the bridleway crosses a Motocross track. This is best avoided at weekends when the motocross crowd is zipping about. Also, the route is badly rutted and can be difficult to negotiate. The last part of the route through the park is badly overgrown but you can avoid that by going to the right of the path and rejoining it just before it goes through the hedge - the fence has been removed there. This section is also pretty bad when wet; it gets pretty boggy and rutted.

it's really overgrown but short...

Ravensthorpe reservoir and weir was built in 1890 to supply water to Northampton. Today you can wander around the beautiful water source and enjoy bird-watching, fishing, or just an opportunity to get some fresh air.

Idyllic spot for a picnic as well as a regular hang-out spot for some of our feathered friends such as geese and swans, and some rarer species such as the ring-necked duck and common crane.

Where maps and the British landscape are concerned, Cold Ashby has something of a claim to fame. It was here, on 18 April 1936, that the Ordnance Survey's first trig pillar was erected, starting the Retriangulation of Great Britain, which saw over 11,000 pillars installed in order to accurately map the land. Unsurprisingly, given Cold Ashby's selection as a trig point venue, it occupies high ground. In fact, this is the highest village in Northamptonshire, at 656 feet (200 m) above sea level.

You won't find many grander locations for your mid ride pit stop! A lovely terrace to sit out on and refresh before continuing on your way.

Stunning views across the heart of England await from Honey Hill, one of the most beautiful spots – as well as the highest point – on the Jurassic Way long-distance trail. In fact, it was here the trail was launched in 1994. On a clear day, it's possible to see five different counties from the top. After periods of rainfall, the trails can be boggy here, so decent hiking footwear is recommended.

This section from the A5199 is narrow at first and then meets an area that was very wet when we passed by, this was after an extensive dry period, so could be a bit difficult to negotiate when wet or in winter.

Slight detour from the route to have a look at Naseby Reservoir. Access via rough track, also accessible by car from the A5199 or Naseby via Carvells lane. Appears to be open all hours.

This is a great place to eat and recharge. They do fabulous lunches and cakes. If you arrive on bikes as you enter place your bikes on the left hand side - you can tuck them behind the hedge.