Pitsford Water Woodland Trail – Brampton Valley Way loop from Northamptonshire

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Pitsford Water Woodland Trail – Brampton Valley Way loop from Northamptonshire

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Pitsford Water Woodland Trail – Brampton Valley Way loop from Northamptonshire

01:24

18.3km

130m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 9.01 km for 4 m

After 9.18 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

45 m

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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2.61 km

Pitsford Water Woodland Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Steep slippery sections at each end. Watch out for dog walkers.

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4.39 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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7.16 km

View from Merry Tom Lane Summit

Highlight • Summit

Great views from the top of Merry Tom Lane

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9.09 km

Brampton Halt Country Pub and Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

well maintained path with some gates but beautiful pub 20 minutes from cr park

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9.20 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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11.9 km

Merry Tom Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

13.9 km

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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18.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

4.37 km

1.55 km

1.37 km

Surfaces

15.4 km

1.61 km

857 m

244 m

232 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 27 October

17°C

7°C

81 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Pitsford Water Woodland Trail – Brampton Valley Way loop from Northamptonshire

Pitsford Reservoir

Pitsford Water Woodland Trail

Pitsford Water at Brixworth Country Park

View from Merry Tom Lane Summit

Brampton Halt Country Pub and Restaurant

Brampton Valley Way

Merry Tom Lane

The Willow Tree Café at Pitsford Water

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