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Northamptonshire

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

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Northamptonshire

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

Moderate

4.8

(4)

8

hikers

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

03:23

12.7km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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3.81 km

Nursery Wood

Forest

2

5.74 km

Boughton Signal Box

Highlight • Monument

Part of the Northampton and Lamport Heritage Railway

Tip by

3

5.87 km

Abandoned Train Cars

Highlight • Structure

4

7.00 km

Brampton Halt Country Pub and Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

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

Tip by

5

7.11 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.

Tip by

6

8.94 km

View from Merry Tom Lane Summit

Highlight • Summit

Great views from the top of Merry Tom Lane

Tip by

7

11.7 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 paths surrounding the lake and lots of beautiful landscaps and wildlife.

Tip by

8

11.9 km

View of Pitsford Water

Highlight • Lake

Watch out for the strong crosswind coming up the valley on a blustery day

Tip by

9

12.1 km

View of Pitsford Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Get up close to the Pitsford Water dam and enjoy expansive views over the glassy waters.

Tip by

B

12.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.31 km

1.94 km

775 m

624 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.21 km

3.32 km

1.74 km

1.12 km

1.09 km

184 m

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Monday 15 June

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