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View of Pitsford Reservoir – View of Pitsford Arm loop from Hollowell

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View of Pitsford Reservoir – View of Pitsford Arm loop from Hollowell

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View of Pitsford Reservoir – View of Pitsford Arm loop from Hollowell

03:24

44.1km

450m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Parking

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14.2 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.

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14.9 km

Merry Tom Lane and Brampton Valley Way Crossroads

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15.4 km

View from Merry Tom Lane Summit

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Great views from the top of Merry Tom Lane

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15.5 km

Merry Tom Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

18.1 km

Pitsford Water at Brixworth Country Park

Highlight • Lake

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 …

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19.4 km

View of Pitsford Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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

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22.1 km

View of Pitsford Arm

Highlight • Lake

Great spot to take in the views across Pitsford Arm.

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39.0 km

Cottesbrooke Hall and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Built around 1702, a great example of Queen Anne architecture. Supposedly the inspiration for Jane Austen's Mansfield Park, the house and grounds are well worth stopping by. The award winning gardens in particular are spectacular.

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44.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

12.3 km

7.04 km

1.71 km

874 m

577 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

12.7 km

11.5 km

2.18 km

756 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Sunday 5 July

28°C

16°C

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View of Pitsford Reservoir – View of Pitsford Arm loop from Hollowell

Brampton Valley Way

Merry Tom Lane and Brampton Valley Way Crossroads

View from Merry Tom Lane Summit

Merry Tom Lane

Pitsford Water at Brixworth Country Park

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