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Nene Whitewater Centre – Canal Gravel Path loop from Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve

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Nene Whitewater Centre – Canal Gravel Path loop from Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve

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Nene Whitewater Centre – Canal Gravel Path loop from Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve

02:48

44.3km

220m

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: May 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 23.6 km for 75 m

After 25.3 km for 230 m

After 38.2 km for 269 m

After 38.8 km for 162 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.14 km

The Outpost Café

Highlight • Restaurant

This has changed and only opens occasionally

Tip by

19.2 km

The Nene Whitewater Centre is the UK’s first pumped, artificial whitewater course, offering activities for all skill levels – from families to seasoned kayakers.

Located alongside the River Nene, the …

Tip by

24.9 km

Charter Wood

Forest

26.9 km

South Bridge

Highlight • Other

27.2 km

Canal Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

30.6 km

Bridge Over the River Nene and Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

This bridge spans both the River Nene and the Grand Union Canal on Northampton's southeastern side. The area is surrounded by lush greenery, and they are plenty of connecting cycle paths making it an ideal spot for scenic rides.

Tip by

34.1 km

Upton Heights

Peak

38.1 km

Harlestone Firs

Highlight • Trail

Watch out for the ants in summer!

Tip by

38.8 km

Harlestone Firs

Forest

44.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

6.38 km

6.22 km

3.98 km

2.97 km

498 m

Surfaces

32.8 km

4.05 km

3.59 km

2.95 km

800 m

134 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

27°C

14°C

0 %

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View of the Open Fields

The Outpost Café

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