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Great Oxendon Tunnel – Brampton Valley Way loop from Market Harborough

Great Oxendon Tunnel – Brampton Valley Way loop from Market Harborough

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4.6

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Great Oxendon Tunnel – Brampton Valley Way loop from Market Harborough

02:37

48.6km

240m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 21, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 63 m for 14 m

After 48.6 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.43 km

Great Oxendon Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

How often do you get to cycle through a disused railway tunnel?

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9.19 km

Kelmarsh Tunnels

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The Kelmarsh Tunnels are disused railway tunnels. The original tunnel was single-track, and when the line was doubled a second single-track tunnel was built. Due to the small bore, the …

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9.80 km

Johnsons Covert

Forest

12.1 km

Ornate Iron Footbridge

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Beautiful old iron foot bridge over the old railway line, a lovely place to stop and chill

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20.8 km

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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22.7 km

Pitsford and Brampton Old Station

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Some old trains are stationed on this old train station. the nearby pub is very nice and it's just a short stroll from there...

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24.4 km

Start of the Brampton Valley Way

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Park across the road in the small car park (or cycle here!) and set off along this lovely route (Sustrans Route 6) that goes all the way to Market Harborough. …

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25.1 km

Brampton Valley Way

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The Bampton Valley Way is a 14-mile (22.5km) disused railway trail between Northampton and Market Harborough. It's a well surfaced multi-user trail, perfect for easy rides, families or as part …

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25.8 km

Brampton Valley Way

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The tunnels are very dark and uneven so lights are a good idea, we managed with phone torches.

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48.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.6 km

4.64 km

663 m

520 m

129 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.2 km

8.92 km

4.36 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

19°C

7°C

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Great Oxendon Tunnel – Brampton Valley Way loop from Market Harborough

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Ornate Iron Footbridge

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