Orlingbury is a village and civil parish located in Northamptonshire, England, characterized by its rolling countryside and historic parklands. Situated between Kettering and Wellingborough, the area offers a mix of natural features and established routes suitable for various outdoor pursuits. The landscape includes irregular field patterns, small road and track systems, and disused railway lines converted into multi-use trails, providing diverse terrain for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and more.
Orlingbury…
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16
hikers
10.7km
02:50
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
5.52km
01:27
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
hikers
6.30km
01:38
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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22
riders
28.4km
01:14
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

21
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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69.5km
02:55
490m
490m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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55.4km
02:29
410m
410m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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19
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32.0km
01:53
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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37.6km
02:16
280m
280m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
riders
39.8km
02:44
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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50.1km
03:00
350m
350m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
runners
10.6km
01:12
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.17km
00:57
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.55km
01:01
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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20
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39.2km
02:06
200m
200m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
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34.1km
01:47
160m
160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26.8km
01:28
220m
220m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
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48.4km
03:32
360m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
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34.6km
01:54
230m
230m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21.8km
01:27
170m
170m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
riders
42.8km
02:30
320m
320m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Orlingbury offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features rolling countryside, historic parklands, and disused railway lines converted into multi-use trails. These diverse landscapes provide options for various skill levels and preferences.
Yes, Orlingbury features hiking trails that traverse its rolling countryside and historic parklands. Pitsford Water offers walking paths, and the Brampton Valley Way provides a unique trail. For more information, consult the Hiking around Orlingbury guide.
Orlingbury and its surroundings are well-suited for cycling, with options for both road and touring cyclists. The Brampton Valley Way, a former railway trackbed, connects Northampton to Market Harborough and includes both tarmac and gravel sections. Pitsford Water also offers a scenic waterside cycling circuit. Explore options in the Road Cycling Routes around Orlingbury and Cycling around Orlingbury guides.
Yes, Orlingbury offers easy hiking options suitable for various fitness levels. The region's gentle rolling countryside and established paths provide accessible routes. Specific easy trails can be found in the Easy hikes around Orlingbury guide.
Orlingbury is characterized by rolling countryside, historic parklands, and irregular field patterns. Significant natural features include Pitsford Water, which offers expansive lake views, and the Brampton Valley Way, a multi-use trail built on a disused railway line. The area also features picturesque villages and preserved medieval ridge and furrow lines.
Yes, Orlingbury offers mountain biking opportunities. The landscape includes varied terrain suitable for MTB enthusiasts. For detailed routes and information, refer to the MTB Trails around Orlingbury guide.
The Brampton Valley Way is a notable multi-use trail in the Orlingbury area, following a former railway trackbed. It connects Northampton to Market Harborough and features the unlit Kelmarsh and Oxendon tunnels, each approximately 0.3 miles (480 meters) long. This route includes both tarmac and gravel sections, catering to different outdoor activities.
Orlingbury's outdoor routes are well-regarded on komoot, with more than 19,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes have an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars, based on over 1,600 ratings. There are 7 total routes available across various sports.
Orlingbury provides suitable terrain for jogging and running, with paths through its countryside and parklands. The Brampton Valley Way offers a relatively flat route for runners. Detailed running options are available in the Running Trails around Orlingbury guide.
Yes, gravel biking routes are available in the Orlingbury area. The region's mix of tarmac and gravel sections, particularly along routes like the Brampton Valley Way, makes it suitable for gravel biking. Consult the Gravel biking around Orlingbury guide for specific routes.
The official website for the local governing body is the Orlingbury Parish Council website. It can be found at orlingbury.org.uk. This site provides information regarding the village and local services.
Komoot offers several guides for Orlingbury, covering various activities. These include Easy hikes around Orlingbury, Hiking around Orlingbury, Road Cycling Routes around Orlingbury, Cycling around Orlingbury, Running Trails around Orlingbury, MTB Trails around Orlingbury, and Gravel biking around Orlingbury.

