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Brampton Valley Way – Harlestone Firs loop from Duston

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Brampton Valley Way – Harlestone Firs loop from Duston

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Brampton Valley Way – Harlestone Firs loop from Duston

01:39

22.9km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.32 km for 355 m

After 19.3 km for 355 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.67 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. Make sure you bring your lights if you plan on going through the Kelmarsh and Oxenden tunnels! And stop for a drink or bite to eat at the Windhover Pub (to the right of the entrance) before setting off or on your return.

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9.40 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 of a commute.

The trail follows a section of the old Northampton–Market Harborough railway line. It opened in 1859 and closed in 1981.

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10.3 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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11.5 km

Merry Tom Lane and Brampton Valley Way Crossroads

Highlight • Trail

12.3 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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13.1 km

Smiths Farm Shop Café

Highlight • Cafe

18.0 km

View of the Open Fields

Highlight • Natural

19.8 km

Harlestone Firs

Highlight • Forest

Great for a walk with the dog, with friends or just on your tod. There are miles of criss-crossing paths to explore with access to the golf course on the far side (away from main entrance).

There is roadside parking in front of the main entrance, though this can get full quickly on a nice day or at the weekend. An ice cream van parks here most busy days, selling the local Gallone's ice cream, along with all the classics.

You can also visit the garden centre 328 feet (100 m) down from the forest entrance, where there is a cafe, shops and toilets.

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22.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.27 km

8.46 km

2.31 km

1.52 km

719 m

658 m

Surfaces

9.65 km

7.41 km

5.68 km

185 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

28°C

14°C

0 %

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Brampton Valley Way – Harlestone Firs loop from Duston

Start of the Brampton Valley Way

Brampton Valley Way

Pitsford and Brampton Old Station

Merry Tom Lane and Brampton Valley Way Crossroads

Brampton Valley Way

Smiths Farm Shop Café

View of the Open Fields

Harlestone Firs

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