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: October 24, 2025

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 78 m for 13 m

After 51.2 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.45 km

Start of the Brampton Valley Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Park across the road in the small car park (or cycle here!) and set off along this lovely route (Sustrans Route 6) that goes all the way to Market Harborough. …

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7.18 km

Brampton Valley Way

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

The Bampton Valley Way is a 14-mile (22.5km) disused railway trail between Northampton and Market Harborough. It's a well surfaced multi-user trail, perfect for easy rides, families or as part …

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7.91 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.

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9.74 km

View from Merry Tom Lane Summit

Highlight • Summit

Great views from the top of Merry Tom Lane

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21.5 km

Johnsons Covert

Forest

25.9 km

Great Oxendon Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

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

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29.7 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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41.3 km

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.

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43.2 km

Pitsford and Brampton Old Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Some old trains are stationed on this old train station. the nearby pub is very nice and it's just a short stroll from there...

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51.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.8 km

6.82 km

4.95 km

1.67 km

Surfaces

29.7 km

9.65 km

7.87 km

3.30 km

522 m

195 m

Elevation

Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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