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Brampton Valley Way – View of Pitsford Reservoir loop from Boughton

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Running trails & routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Northamptonshire
Northampton
Kingsthorpe

Brampton Valley Way – View of Pitsford Reservoir loop from Boughton

Hard

16

runners

Brampton Valley Way – View of Pitsford Reservoir loop from Boughton

04:21

41.4km

230m

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: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.97 km

Martin Moore Wood

Forest

2

2.43 km

Gravel Path by the Railway

Highlight • Trail

3

3.27 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.

Tip by

4

7.84 km

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 …

Tip by

5

7.96 km

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.

Tip by

6

9.13 km

Pitsford Water Dam

Highlight • Structure

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

Tip by

7

9.16 km

View of Pitsford Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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

Tip by

8

14.9 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.

Tip by

16.1 km

Pitsford Water

Lake

10

26.7 km

Brampton Valley Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Well maintained shaded path, good for walking, running, cycling.

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B

41.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.6 km

1.98 km

995 m

847 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.7 km

3.11 km

1.72 km

1.70 km

1.18 km

1.08 km

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Thursday 23 July

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