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Great Oxendon Tunnel – View of Pitsford Reservoir loop from Wellingborough

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Northamptonshire

Great Oxendon Tunnel – View of Pitsford Reservoir loop from Wellingborough

Hard

5.0

(2)

26

riders

Great Oxendon Tunnel – View of Pitsford Reservoir loop from Wellingborough

05:57

78.1km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.3 km for 307 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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16.4 km

Pitsford Water

Lake

2

18.0 km

Pitsford Water Woodland Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Steep slippery sections at each end. Watch out for dog walkers.

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3

20.9 km

Merry Tom Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

4

22.5 km

View from Merry Tom Lane Summit

Highlight • Summit

Great views from the top of Merry Tom Lane

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34.3 km

Johnsons Covert

Forest

6

38.6 km

Great Oxendon Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

How often do you get to cycle through a disused railway tunnel?

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7

42.4 km

Kelmarsh Tunnels

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Kelmarsh Tunnels are disused railway tunnels. The original tunnel was single-track, and when the line was doubled a second single-track tunnel was built. Due to the small bore, the …

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8

54.0 km

Brampton Valley Way

Highlight • Trail

The Brampton Valley Way is a 14-mile (22 km) traffic-free trail between Northampton and Market Harborough, following a disused railway line. It’s popular with cyclists, walkers, and horse riders thanks to its mostly flat, scenic route through countryside and woodland.

Tip by

9

58.3 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

10

61.0 km

View of Pitsford Arm

Highlight • Lake

Great spot to take in the views across Pitsford Arm.

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B

78.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.1 km

23.7 km

4.71 km

4.55 km

1.12 km

939 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.9 km

27.8 km

13.2 km

2.29 km

743 m

156 m

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Highest point (140 m)

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Friday 28 August

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