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Rushden

Higham Ferrers Church Spire – River Nene Path loop from Rushden

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Mountain biking trails

East Northamptonshire

Rushden

Higham Ferrers Church Spire – River Nene Path loop from Rushden

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Higham Ferrers Church Spire – River Nene Path loop from Rushden

03:32

52.1km

250m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 27.5 km for 67 m

After 32.2 km for 259 m

After 33.9 km for 310 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.20 km

Higham Ferrers Church Spire

Highlight • Religious Site

29.3 km

Vicarage Spinney

Forest

32.4 km

Water Mill Tearooms

Highlight • Cafe

Nice stop off for coffee, cake and meals set in a restored watermill. Plenty of outdoor seating by the river, bike-friendly!

Tip by

41.5 km

River Nene Path

Highlight • Cycleway

it's a great break from the straight line route

Tip by

43.0 km

Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre and Café

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitors centre is the hub of all the great things that take place at Stanwick Lake. Not only is there cycling, walking and running, but fishing, assualt courses and all manner of other adventures.

Tip by

43.5 km

Stanwick Lakes

Highlight • Lake

Lovely, easy gravel paths. Can get busy at weekends with walkers etc, so can be a bit slow going. But early morning, weekdays etc usually all pretty good.

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46.9 km

Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

52.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

13.8 km

9.21 km

3.97 km

3.82 km

2.78 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

14.2 km

10.6 km

10.3 km

1.95 km

232 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

30°C

18°C

38 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Higham Ferrers Church Spire – River Nene Path loop from Rushden

Higham Ferrers Church Spire

River Path

Water Mill Tearooms

View of the Lake at Sunset

River Nene Path

Stanwick Lakes Bird Hide

Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre and Café

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