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

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

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

05:11

20.2km

80m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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After 5.21 km for 8.81 km

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Start point

Bus stop

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728 m

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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841 m

The Willow Tree Café at Pitsford Water

Highlight • Cafe

A great little cafe to fuel up before your walk. You can also hire bikes here if you'd prefer to cycle around the water.

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1.04 km

Picnic area at Pitsford Water Country Park

Highlight • Lake

An idyllic spot to pull up a picnic blanket and enjoy the views.

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5.12 km

Pitsford Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

The reservoir circuit winds through grasslands, meadows, and woodlands and remains flat and paved almost entirely all the way around.

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16.5 km

View of Pitsford Arm

Highlight • Lake

Great spot to take in the views across Pitsford Arm.

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19.1 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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19.3 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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19.5 km

Pitsford Dam

Highlight • Lake

Pitsford Dam is an expansive reservoir surrounded by countryside. It was completed in the 1950s and serves as a vital water supply for the region. There are walking and cycling …

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20.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.51 km

9.26 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.73 km

8.69 km

1.38 km

766 m

317 m

305 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

28°C

14°C

0 %

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

Pitsford Water at Brixworth Country Park

The Willow Tree Café at Pitsford Water

Picnic area at Pitsford Water Country Park

Pitsford Reservoir

View of Pitsford Arm

View of Pitsford Reservoir

View of Pitsford Water

Pitsford Dam

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