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Great Oxendon Tunnel – View of Pitsford Reservoir loop from Market Harborough

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Great Oxendon Tunnel – View of Pitsford Reservoir loop from Market Harborough

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Great Oxendon Tunnel – View of Pitsford Reservoir loop from Market Harborough

05:33

67.4km

440m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 31.5 km for 307 m

After 41.7 km for 81 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.44 km

Great Oxendon Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

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

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2

9.20 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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9.81 km

Johnsons Covert

Forest

4

20.8 km

Brampton Valley Way

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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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5

21.6 km

View from Merry Tom Lane Summit

Highlight • Summit

Great views from the top of Merry Tom Lane

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6

24.8 km

View of Pitsford Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Get up close to the Pitsford Water dam and enjoy expansive views over the glassy waters.

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7

27.4 km

View of Pitsford Arm

Highlight • Lake

Great spot to take in the views across Pitsford Arm.

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31.7 km

Pitsford Water

Lake

9

33.3 km

Pitsford Water Woodland Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Steep slippery sections at each end. Watch out for dog walkers.

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10

36.2 km

Merry Tom Lane

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B

67.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.3 km

14.0 km

10.6 km

3.78 km

3.56 km

152 m

101 m

Surfaces

39.2 km

10.5 km

8.24 km

7.76 km

1.77 km

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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