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Northamptonshire

Brampton Valley Way – Brampton Valley Way loop from Duston

Bike touring routes & trails

Northamptonshire

Brampton Valley Way – Brampton Valley Way loop from Duston

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4.0

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Brampton Valley Way – Brampton Valley Way loop from Duston

02:08

29.0km

170m

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: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.19 km for 305 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.44 km

Start of the Brampton Valley Way

Highlight • Cycleway

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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9.16 km

Brampton Valley Way

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

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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3

9.89 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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4

11.7 km

View from Merry Tom Lane Summit

Highlight • Summit

Great views from the top of Merry Tom Lane

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5

11.9 km

Merry Tom Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

6

17.7 km

Brampton Valley Way

Highlight • Trail

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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19.6 km

Pitsford and Brampton Old Station

Highlight • Historical Site

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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8

25.0 km

View of the Open Fields

Highlight • Natural

B

29.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

7.52 km

4.39 km

3.89 km

750 m

610 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

10.7 km

4.97 km

2.18 km

116 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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8°C

12 %

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