Harringworth is a region in northeast Northamptonshire, situated near the Rutland border, characterized by its rolling countryside and tranquil village settings. The landscape is shaped by the River Welland and Fineshade Brook, featuring a mix of woodlands and gentle terrain. This area provides a suitable environment for several outdoor activities like road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, touring cycling, and more.
Harringworth offers more than 30 routes for outdoor enthusiasts, with more than 16,000 visitors having…
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Average rating
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4.0
(2)
2
riders
68.9km
04:29
540m
540m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.3
(9)
86
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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10
riders
22.4km
01:37
190m
190m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
riders
133km
09:44
960m
960m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.7
(20)
92
hikers
7.32km
01:58
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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91
hikers
7.33km
01:58
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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40
hikers
11.7km
03:07
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(4)
19
hikers
11.4km
03:02
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(5)
119
riders
46.3km
02:07
350m
350m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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80
riders
41.0km
01:52
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

75
riders
50.3km
02:24
350m
350m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

45
riders
67.2km
03:24
480m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
(11)
187
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
riders
8.83km
00:34
90m
90m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
riders
8.54km
00:31
60m
70m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(3)
45
riders
46.5km
02:48
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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19
riders
25.7km
01:38
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
6
riders
12.1km
00:45
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
6
riders
11.9km
00:44
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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12
runners
11.8km
01:14
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
runners
17.1km
01:50
220m
220m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
13.6km
01:30
180m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
5.04km
00:32
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Harringworth offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features rolling countryside and tranquil village settings suitable for various pursuits.
Harringworth features more than 30 routes on komoot. Over 16,000 visitors have shared their experiences, resulting in an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 stars.
Harringworth provides road cycling routes on quiet country roads through rolling countryside and tranquil villages. These routes often offer scenic views of local landmarks like the Welland Viaduct. A dedicated guide for road cycling is available: Road Cycling Routes around Harringworth.
While Harringworth is tranquil, mountain biking opportunities exist nearby. Rutland Water offers trails for various skill levels. Fineshade Woods and Wakerley Great Wood, a few miles away, provide dedicated blue-graded and family-friendly routes. Explore options with the MTB Trails around Harringworth guide.
Harringworth serves as a base for walkers, with numerous trails exploring the rural landscape of the Welland Valley. Hiking routes often focus on the Welland Viaduct and riverside paths. Find more information in the Hiking around Harringworth guide.
The most prominent landmark is the Welland Viaduct, also known as the Harringworth Viaduct or Seaton Viaduct. This Victorian-era railway viaduct spans nearly three-quarters of a mile (1.2 kilometers) with 82 arches and reaches 70 feet (21 meters) in height.
Rutland Water, a short distance from Harringworth, offers a popular 23-mile (37-kilometer) or 17-mile (27-kilometer) circular, mainly off-road route suitable for families. Fineshade Woods and Wakerley Great Wood also provide green family-friendly mountain bike routes.
Komoot offers several guides for the Harringworth region, including Road Cycling Routes around Harringworth, MTB Trails around Harringworth, and Hiking around Harringworth. Additional guides cover easy hikes, cycling, running, and gravel biking.
The region's quiet country roads, rolling countryside, and tranquil villages make it suitable for touring cyclists. Routes often include scenic views of local landmarks and rural villages. A guide for touring cycling is available: Cycling around Harringworth.
Notable natural features include the River Welland Valley, offering scenic views and riverside paths. The area also features rolling countryside, woodlands, and is in proximity to Rutland Water, Europe's largest man-made lake.
Official information about the village and local activities can be found on the Harringworth & Shotley community website. The official website is harringworth.org.

