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Northamptonshire

View of Pitsford Reservoir – Pitsford Dam loop from Mawsley

Hiking trails & Routes

Northamptonshire

View of Pitsford Reservoir – Pitsford Dam loop from Mawsley

Hard

5.0

(1)

6

hikers

View of Pitsford Reservoir – Pitsford Dam loop from Mawsley

07:07

27.4km

180m

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: February 27, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 18.1 km for 294 m

Permit required

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

9.43 km

Cricket Ground Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Lovely memorial next to the cricket ground

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2

10.8 km

View of Pitsford Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

11.1 km

Fairy Doors

Highlight • Structure

Keep an eye out its difficult to spot

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4

12.9 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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5

13.3 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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6

14.0 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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7

18.9 km

View of the Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

26.1 km

Boggy Swamp

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Very boggy.

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B

27.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

7.07 km

6.82 km

3.25 km

Surfaces

6.78 km

5.77 km

5.29 km

4.80 km

4.21 km

469 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Thursday 14 May

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4°C

16 %

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