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South Northamptonshire

Lock gate on the River Nene – Upton Country Park Gravel Path loop from Bugbrooke Meadow

Bike touring routes & trails

Northamptonshire

South Northamptonshire

Lock gate on the River Nene – Upton Country Park Gravel Path loop from Bugbrooke Meadow

Moderate

4.3

(3)

32

riders

Lock gate on the River Nene – Upton Country Park Gravel Path loop from Bugbrooke Meadow

02:39

41.8km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.1 km for 160 m

After 18.0 km for 233 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

10.5 km

Northampton Arm, Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Trail

This picturesque stretch of gravel trail runs along the Northampton Arm of the Grand Union Canal, offering charming views of canal boats and historic bridges to admire along the way.

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2

11.9 km

Lock gate on the River Nene

Highlight • Bridge

3

16.4 km

River Nene Path

Highlight • Trail

4

19.6 km

Northampton Washlands Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

You can ride a full loop of the Washlands by following the path to the left or right of the information board. If you cycle to the other side (around …

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5

27.9 km

Nene Valley Way

Highlight • Trail

6

28.1 km

The Outpost Café

Highlight • Restaurant

This has changed and only opens occasionally

Tip by

7

29.6 km

South Bridge

Highlight • Other

8

34.3 km

Upton Country Park Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

B

41.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

7.07 km

6.30 km

2.43 km

1.88 km

1.52 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.8 km

5.20 km

5.05 km

3.60 km

645 m

515 m

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Sunday 5 July

29°C

15°C

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