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East Northamptonshire

Rushden

View of Woodford Lock – River Nene Path loop from Rushden

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Mountain biking trails

East Northamptonshire

Rushden

View of Woodford Lock – River Nene Path loop from Rushden

Moderate

riders

View of Woodford Lock – River Nene Path loop from Rushden

03:33

52.3km

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: August 5, 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 311 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.20 km

Higham Ferrers Church Spire

Highlight • Religious Site

29.3 km

Vicarage Spinney

Forest

32.4 km

View of Woodford Lock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Woodford Lock is located on the River Nene in Northamptonshire. The lock is set in a picturesque rural landscape surrounded by lush countryside. It's one of several locks along the …

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38.0 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!

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41.5 km

River Nene Path

Highlight • Cycleway

it's a great break from the straight line route

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43.3 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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44.2 km

Brightwater

Lake

44.7 km

Sprite

Lake

47.1 km

Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

52.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

13.8 km

9.40 km

3.97 km

3.82 km

2.78 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

14.2 km

10.7 km

10.3 km

1.93 km

417 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Monday 31 August

22°C

11°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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View of Woodford Lock – River Nene Path loop from Rushden

Higham Ferrers Church Spire

River Path

View of Woodford Lock

Water Mill Tearooms

View of the Lake at Sunset

River Nene Path

Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre and Café

Stanwick Lakes

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