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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Northamptonshire
Northampton
Duston

Harlestone Firs – Harlestone Firs loop from Duston

Easy

4.0

(1)

16

riders

Harlestone Firs – Harlestone Firs loop from Duston

00:47

10.9km

50m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.35 km for 85 m

After 9.24 km for 103 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.48 km

Harlestone Firs

Highlight • Trail

Watch out for the ants in summer!

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2

4.91 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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3

4.94 km

Great looking coffee stop but unfortunately it was closed when I passed

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4

5.22 km

Harlestone Firs

Highlight • Forest

5

7.32 km

Harlestone Heath Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Covering 2.6 hectares Harlestone Heath is a beautiful nature reserve to the north-west of Northampton. The reserve flanks the Northampton railway line. A network of footpaths takes you through the rare heathland where you might spot green woodpeckers, siskins, and various butterflies.

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6

7.89 km

Harlestone Firs Forest Bluebells

Highlight • Natural Monument

7

8.73 km

Refreshments Van

Highlight • Cafe

B

10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.58 km

3.29 km

1.43 km

868 m

683 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.97 km

3.56 km

2.28 km

< 100 m

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