Little Brington Church Spire – Dymock Downhill Trail loop from Northampton

Little Brington Church Spire – Dymock Downhill Trail loop from Northampton

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Little Brington Church Spire – Dymock Downhill Trail loop from Northampton

02:28

36.5km

170m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.05 km for 120 m

After 5.58 km for 205 m

After 6.05 km for 170 m

After 19.1 km for 61 m

After 32.1 km for 215 m

After 35.3 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.0 km

Little Brington Church Spire

Highlight • Monument

13.2 km

Dymock Downhill Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Great down hill section leading to some fun tractor tracks, great for practicing your pumping technique. Big smiles from me 🤙

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27.7 km

Horse Bridge North of Gayton Junction

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful bridge north of Gayton Junction, used by horse to cross the canal without releasing the tow rope on the canal boat

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27.8 km

Grand Union Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

This continues for many many miles and although rather bumpy in places it is, as you would expect, really flat. Surprisingly hard going along the less than smooth more rural parts of the canal.

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29.5 km

Northampton Locks on the Grand Union Canal

Highlight • River

Opened on 1st May 1815, the Northampton Arm of the Grand Union Canal includes 17 locks and connects the canal with the River Nene in Northampton.

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29.8 km

Grand Union Canal Northampton Arm

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views of the locks going down to Northampton in the distance.
Great ride from Gayton Junction to the River Nene

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30.2 km

Northampton Arm Lock and Sculptures Picnic Area

Highlight • Structure

Look out for the small seating area under the trees and join the local sculptures for a picnic. You may even be lucky enough to find the small drawbridge down …

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30.5 km

Grand Union Canal Lock at M1 Underpass

Highlight • Bridge

Might not be much to look at to the uninitiated, but it's an interesting piece of engineering going on here to cram everything in... as well as the canal lock …

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