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View of Pitsford Reservoir – View of Pitsford Water loop from Mawsley

View of Pitsford Reservoir – View of Pitsford Water loop from Mawsley

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View of Pitsford Reservoir – View of Pitsford Water loop from Mawsley

02:12

41.8km

250m

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 27, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.85 km

Pitsford Water Shared Access Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great well maintained path round the reservoir. Be aware of other users on the tighter bends.

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10.2 km

View of Pitsford Arm

Highlight • Lake

Great spot to take in the views across Pitsford Arm.

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12.8 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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13.0 km

View of Pitsford Water

Highlight • Lake

Watch out for the strong crosswind coming up the valley on a blustery day

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13.9 km

Pitsford Water at Brixworth Country Park

Highlight • Lake

Brixworth Country Park offers a range of activities in beautiful nature. You can ride your bike around the lake, swim, fish, walk, dine at the restaurant and learn more about …

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18.2 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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20.1 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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31.1 km

Johnsons Covert

Forest

31.2 km

Kelmarsh Tunnels

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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38.8 km

Faxton Corner

Forest

41.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

15.6 km

1.90 km

1.23 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

20.7 km

12.9 km

5.56 km

1.60 km

1.04 km

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

32°C

15°C

63 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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View of Pitsford Reservoir – View of Pitsford Water loop from Mawsley

Pitsford Water Shared Access Track

View of Pitsford Arm

View of Pitsford Reservoir

View of Pitsford Water

Pitsford Water at Brixworth Country Park

Pitsford and Brampton Old Station

Brampton Valley Way

Kelmarsh Tunnels

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