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Far Cotton And Delapre

The Ark Floating Restaurant – Briar Hill Meadow Grassy Trail loop from Northampton

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Northamptonshire
Northampton
Far Cotton And Delapre

The Ark Floating Restaurant – Briar Hill Meadow Grassy Trail loop from Northampton

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6

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The Ark Floating Restaurant – Briar Hill Meadow Grassy Trail loop from Northampton

01:38

27.4km

170m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.5 km for 171 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1.33 km

The Ark Floating Restaurant

Highlight • Other

Northampton's first and only floating restaurant!
'Commissioned' for build by Jack Patel in 2006, the boat was completed and moored at its current location in 2014. The boat covers 2 …

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2

4.08 km

Poo Hanger Trail

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Green trail climb

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3

8.12 km

Field of Ponies

Highlight • Natural

look out for the field of ponies to the right, if you're lucky you may just see the latest members of the herd. On a hot day you'll see the little ones lounging around.

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4

15.6 km

Grand Union Canal Northampton Arm

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views of the locks going down to Northampton in the distance.
Great ride from Gayton Junction to the River Nene

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5

16.0 km

Look out for the small seating area under the trees and join the local sculptures for a picnic. You may even be lucky enough to find the small drawbridge down …

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6

20.4 km

Briar Hill Meadow Grassy Trail

Highlight • Natural

Nice trail next to the Grand Union Canal Northampton Arm, a bit muddy in the winter months 👍

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23.2 km

London Road Wood

Forest

B

27.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

4.44 km

3.80 km

2.77 km

1.60 km

927 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

6.16 km

2.40 km

1.99 km

476 m

436 m

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Highest point (110 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

29°C

12°C

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