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Holly Lodge Gatehouse – Brampton Valley Way loop from Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve

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Northamptonshire

Holly Lodge Gatehouse – Brampton Valley Way loop from Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve

Moderate

4

riders

Holly Lodge Gatehouse – Brampton Valley Way loop from Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve

02:38

41.7km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 39.0 km for 4 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.97 km

Church Ruins and St John's Well

Highlight • Religious Site

2

4.32 km

Holly Lodge Gatehouse

Highlight • Monument

3

39.4 km

Brampton Valley Way

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

The Bampton Valley Way is a 14-mile (22.5km) disused railway trail between Northampton and Market Harborough. It's a well surfaced multi-user trail, perfect for easy rides, families or as part of a commute.

The trail follows a section of the old Northampton–Market Harborough railway line. It opened in 1859 and closed in 1981.

Tip by

4

40.4 km

Start of the Brampton Valley Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Park across the road in the small car park (or cycle here!) and set off along this lovely route (Sustrans Route 6) that goes all the way to Market Harborough. Make sure you bring your lights if you plan on going through the Kelmarsh and Oxenden tunnels! And stop for a drink or bite to eat at the Windhover Pub (to the right of the entrance) before setting off or on your return.

Tip by

B

41.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.7 km

3.41 km

2.76 km

1.47 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.6 km

10.6 km

1.45 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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