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River at Preston Deanery – Salcey Forest loop from Stoke Bruerne

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South Northamptonshire

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River at Preston Deanery – Salcey Forest loop from Stoke Bruerne

Moderate

4.0

(5)

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River at Preston Deanery – Salcey Forest loop from Stoke Bruerne

02:36

42.4km

240m

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: April 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.06 km

Trail to Blisworth Tunnel Towpath

Highlight • Natural

Great trail down to towpath, bit technical but great fun 👍

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9.19 km

Grand Union Canal Northampton Arm

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views of the locks going down to Northampton in the distance.
Great ride from Gayton Junction to the River Nene

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9.65 km

Northampton Arm Lock and Sculptures Picnic Area

Highlight • Structure

Look out for the small seating area under the trees and join the local sculptures for a picnic. You may even be lucky enough to find the small drawbridge down …

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24.6 km

River at Preston Deanery

Highlight • Bridge

Small bridge over the river entering the village gives a lovely view along the shallow river

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24.7 km

Preston Deanery Hall

Highlight • Monument

Very impressive old building sitting behind ornate iron gates and situated in very well kept gardens containing many very old trees, you can see the building on crossing the river into the village.

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24.8 km

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Preston Deanery

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful old church and small but well kept graveyard and grounds, looked great in the sunshine and I'm sure the stained glass would be very impressive from the inside on a day like today.

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30.3 km

Salcey Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

Plenty of parking though it is expensive, on-site cafe serving coffee, teas, lunches and ice creams. lots of walking routes for all abilities with many surfaced well enough for disabled …

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34.8 km

Salcey Forest — Family-friendly Cycle Loop

Highlight • Forest

Great little family 5 mile gravel loop 👍

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42.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

11.5 km

9.43 km

3.40 km

863 m

221 m

Surfaces

25.1 km

9.58 km

3.57 km

3.37 km

696 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

32°C

17°C

0 %

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River at Preston Deanery – Salcey Forest loop from Stoke Bruerne

Trail to Blisworth Tunnel Towpath

Grand Union Canal Northampton Arm

Northampton Arm Lock and Sculptures Picnic Area

River at Preston Deanery

Preston Deanery Hall

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Preston Deanery

Salcey Forest

Salcey Forest — Family-friendly Cycle Loop

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