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King'S Cliffe

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins – Fotheringhay Castle Ruins loop from King's Cliffe

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East Northamptonshire

King'S Cliffe

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins – Fotheringhay Castle Ruins loop from King's Cliffe

Moderate

5.0

(1)

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Fotheringhay Castle Ruins – Fotheringhay Castle Ruins loop from King's Cliffe

02:28

42.2km

190m

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 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.99 km for 73 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.04 km

The White Swan, Woodnewton

Highlight • Pub

Country pub with stone walls, modern decor and a stylish garden terrace, plus a gastropub menu.

Plenty of room for bikes, serves tea and coffee, excellent Sunday lunches. Toilets immaculate and staff friendly and helpful.

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8.79 km

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Fotheringhay Castle is where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned before being executed and was an important stronghold during the Wars of the Roses!

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9.02 km

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Standing tall above the serene River Nene sits the ruins of this fascinating historic site, Fotheringay Castle. Explore medieval history and enjoy beautiful landscape views as you wander around.

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9.30 km

St Mary and All Saints Church, Fotheringhay

Highlight • Historical Site

Started in 1411, Completed in 1434 at a cost of £300

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15.2 km

Rectory Farm Kitchen

Highlight • Cafe

Great little café with a good selection!

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16.5 km

Miriam's Cover

Forest

25.3 km

Empty Spinney

Forest

26.6 km

The Boxwood Café

Highlight • Cafe

Open until 3.30 on a Sunday. Plenty of space for bikes in view of the cafe. Lovely red pepper and tomato soup with tasty soft granary bread.

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29.6 km

Beans, Oundle

Highlight • Cafe

This Coffee Shop - run by a veteran cyclist, Phil - is a must stop if exploring the gorgeous Northants/Rutland/Lincolnshire/Leicestershire countryside around Oundle. He has locks, multi tools, pumps, etc …

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39.6 km

St Leonard's Church, Apethorpe

Highlight • Other

Very nice village and quiet roads coming down from King's Cliffe and beyond

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42.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.2 km

824 m

689 m

467 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.6 km

12.9 km

705 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

22°C

13°C

14 %

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Fotheringhay Castle Ruins – Fotheringhay Castle Ruins loop from King's Cliffe

The White Swan, Woodnewton

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins

St Mary and All Saints Church, Fotheringhay

Rectory Farm Kitchen

The Boxwood Café

Beans, Oundle

St Leonard's Church, Apethorpe

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