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Harringworth

View of Blatherwycke Lake – Fotheringhay Castle Ruins loop from Harringworth

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East Northamptonshire

Harringworth

View of Blatherwycke Lake – Fotheringhay Castle Ruins loop from Harringworth

Moderate

5.0

(3)

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View of Blatherwycke Lake – Fotheringhay Castle Ruins loop from Harringworth

02:48

46.5km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.3 km for 73 m

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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5.22 km

View of Blatherwycke Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

That road is packed with cyclists over the weekend, best enjoyed from South to North.

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13.1 km

St Leonard's Church, Apethorpe

Highlight • Other

Very nice village and quiet roads coming down from King's Cliffe and beyond

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15.5 km

Country pub with stone walls, modern decor and a stylish garden terrace, plus a gastropub menu.

Plenty of room for bikes, serves tea and coffee, excellent Sunday lunches. Toilets immaculate and staff friendly and helpful.

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23.1 km

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Fotheringhay Castle is where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned before being executed and was an important stronghold during the Wars of the Roses!

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23.3 km

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Standing tall above the serene River Nene sits the ruins of this fascinating historic site, Fotheringay Castle. Explore medieval history and enjoy beautiful landscape views as you wander around.

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23.6 km

St Mary and All Saints Church, Fotheringhay

Highlight • Historical Site

Started in 1411, Completed in 1434 at a cost of £300

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24.9 km

12 Miles in One Gear

Highlight • Cycleway

31.2 km

Beans, Oundle

Highlight • Cafe

This Coffee Shop - run by a veteran cyclist, Phil - is a must stop if exploring the gorgeous Northants/Rutland/Lincolnshire/Leicestershire countryside around Oundle. He has locks, multi tools, pumps, etc …

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46.5 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.6 km

758 m

126 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.9 km

21.8 km

804 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 5 July

29°C

17°C

0 %

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View of Blatherwycke Lake – Fotheringhay Castle Ruins loop from Harringworth

View of Blatherwycke Lake

St Leonard's Church, Apethorpe

The White Swan, Woodnewton

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins

St Mary and All Saints Church, Fotheringhay

12 Miles in One Gear

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