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Northamptonshire

Pitsford Dam – View of Pitsford Reservoir loop from Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve

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Northamptonshire

Pitsford Dam – View of Pitsford Reservoir loop from Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve

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Pitsford Dam – View of Pitsford Reservoir loop from Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve

07:05

27.2km

180m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

892 m

Tree Swing by the River Nene

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pretty crossing over the River Nene with opportunities to deter from the path slightly and get closer to the river. The spot under the tree is a great place for a picnic during the warmer months.

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2

2.82 km

Abandoned Train Cars

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3

5.70 km

View from Merry Tom Lane Summit

Highlight • Summit

Great views from the top of Merry Tom Lane

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4

8.48 km

Pitsford Dam

Highlight • Lake

Pitsford Dam is an expansive reservoir surrounded by countryside. It was completed in the 1950s and serves as a vital water supply for the region. There are walking and cycling …

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5

8.85 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

18.6 km

Picnic area at Pitsford Water Country Park

Highlight • Lake

An idyllic spot to pull up a picnic blanket and enjoy the views.

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7

18.8 km

The Willow Tree Café at Pitsford Water

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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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8

25.7 km

Millennium Milepost

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B

27.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

1.78 km

1.61 km

Surfaces

18.7 km

3.28 km

2.80 km

1.46 km

876 m

142 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

12°C

5°C

79 %

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