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Northamptonshire

Brampton Valley Way – View of Pitsford Reservoir loop from Northampton

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Northamptonshire

Brampton Valley Way – View of Pitsford Reservoir loop from Northampton

Hard

5.0

(1)

29

runners

Brampton Valley Way – View of Pitsford Reservoir loop from Northampton

03:55

37.1km

250m

Running

Hard run. 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: August 1, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

8.11 km

Brampton Valley Way

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The tunnels are very dark and uneven so lights are a good idea, we managed with phone torches.

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2

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 …

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3

12.8 km

The Willow Tree Café at Pitsford Water

Highlight • Cafe

A great little cafe to fuel up before your walk. You can also hire bikes here if you'd prefer to cycle around the water.

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4

14.1 km

Pitsford Water Dam

Highlight • Structure

Long, flat, and paved section of running along the magnificent Pitsford dam wall.

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5

14.1 km

View of Pitsford Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Get up close to the Pitsford Water dam and enjoy expansive views over the glassy waters.

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6

19.8 km

Pitsford Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

The reservoir circuit winds through grasslands, meadows, and woodlands and remains flat and paved almost entirely all the way around.

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7

29.6 km

Gravel Path by the Railway

Highlight • Trail

8

30.8 km

Wildflowers

Highlight • Natural

B

37.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.9 km

5.94 km

1.84 km

776 m

677 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

8.34 km

4.82 km

2.26 km

1.86 km

1.11 km

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Saturday 29 August

23°C

14°C

93 %

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