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Salcey Forest – Northampton Arm Locks Loop from Semilong

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Salcey Forest – Northampton Arm Locks Loop from Semilong

garry wells planned a mountain bike ride

May 30, 2021

Salcey Forest – Northampton Arm Locks Loop from Semilong

Moderate

03:20

47.1km

14.1km/h

270m

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.54 km for 60 m

After 16.9 km for 1.27 km

After 20.7 km for 1.42 km

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7.32 km

View of the National Lift Tower from Brackmills Country Park

Highlight • Forest

A lot of the paths through the top of Brackmills Country Park are quite hidden and often just grass so take care on wet or muddy days, but they're great …

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9.27 km

River at Preston Deanery

Highlight • Bridge

Small bridge over the river entering the village gives a lovely view along the shallow river

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9.33 km

Preston Deanery Hall

Highlight • Monument

Very impressive old building sitting behind ornate iron gates and situated in very well kept gardens containing many very old trees, you can see the building on crossing the river into the village.

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9.42 km

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Preston Deanery

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful old church and small but well kept graveyard and grounds, looked great in the sunshine and I'm sure the stained glass would be very impressive from the inside on a day like today.

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15.0 km

Salcey Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

Plenty of parking though it is expensive, on-site cafe serving coffee, teas, lunches and ice creams. lots of walking routes for all abilities with many surfaced well enough for disabled …

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19.5 km

Salcey Forest — Family-friendly Cycle Loop

Highlight • Forest

Great little family 5 mile gravel loop 👍

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28.3 km

The Boat Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Nice little pub for a pint or bite to eat, right next to the canal.

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37.0 km

Northampton Arm Lock and Sculptures Picnic Area

Highlight • Structure

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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47.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

9.45 km

6.95 km

6.94 km

4.05 km

2.58 km

Surfaces

19.4 km

8.32 km

7.79 km

5.24 km

3.55 km

2.69 km

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Salcey Forest – Northampton Arm Locks Loop from Semilong

View of the National Lift Tower from Brackmills Country Park

River at Preston Deanery

Preston Deanery Hall

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Preston Deanery

Salcey Forest

Salcey Forest — Family-friendly Cycle Loop

The Boat Inn

Northampton Arm Lock and Sculptures Picnic Area

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