Brampton Valley Way
Saturday 27th October 2018 9:00am
Starting from - Brampton Valley Public Car Park
Brampton Lane, Chapel Brampton, Northampton
NN6 8GH
This is the car park for users of the BVW and is located opposite the Windhover Pub.
We will meet in this car park, brief and head across the road to the start of the track, heading off at 09:00, NN6 8GH
- 28 miles
- Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres)
- 3 hr 20 mins
- Challenging
- Daventry
- Adults 16+ only
Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. They are suitable for all levels of experience, so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, you can find a ride that is right for you.
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About the route
Starting point
Northamptonshire
NN6 8GH
Brampton Valley Way
Route Details
From - to: Northampton - Market Harborough
Distance: 14 miles each way
Terrain: Disused railway path, rolled stone surface.
Access: Various
National Cycle Network: National Route 6
Route Description
The relatively flat route follows one of the longest dismantled railway paths in the country and was opened for recreational use in 1993.
Starting in Northampton we will head north along the line, passing the Northampton & Pitsford Steam Railway.
The route passes the villages of:
Brixworth
Lamport
Maidwell
Kelmarsh
Great Oxenden
up to the half way point in Market Harborough
Remember to bring your lights, lamps or head torches, we will be going through the tunnels of Kelmarsh & Great Oxenden
This will be a steady ride with a non drop policy so we will all stick together throughout the journey.
Look forward to seeing you there!
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