Holly Lodge Gatehouse – Pitsford Water loop from Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve

Holly Lodge Gatehouse – Pitsford Water loop from Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve

Moderate

4.0

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Holly Lodge Gatehouse – Pitsford Water loop from Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve

01:27

30.5km

340m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.92 km

Church Ruins and St John's Well

Highlight • Religious Site

3.28 km

There is a cafe, public toilets and bike shop providing bike hire at the top of the main carpark, with open grassed areas (perfect for picnics) leading down to a childrens play area and then the main walking/cycle path around the water. To the left of the grass beside the other footpath is an accessible garden with raised beds.

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14.1 km

The Workhouse Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good coffee and excellent selection of cakes and savoury bits. Currently only take away available (COVID19).

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22.5 km

Holdenby Archway

Highlight • Historical Site

26.1 km

Sandy Lane Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Short challenging climb that can sting the legs. Starts steep, eases off, then kicks up again.

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28.0 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.

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30.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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