Long Buckby, a region in the heart of Northamptonshire, England, presents a varied landscape suitable for outdoor pursuits. The area is characterized by undulating mixed farmlands, diverse topography, and notable river valleys, which contribute to its appeal for active exploration. These features provide a setting for several sports like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, jogging, and more.
Long Buckby offers more than 100 routes for outdoor activities, catering to various interests and skill levels.…
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4.5
(113)
Average rating
1025
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3.0
(2)
49
riders
42.5km
01:55
350m
350m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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33
riders
50.1km
02:22
520m
520m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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33
riders
55.6km
02:45
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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34
riders
35.8km
01:42
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.7
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43
hikers
13.1km
03:28
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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38
hikers
6.59km
01:46
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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17
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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12
hikers
19.7km
05:14
210m
210m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
15
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
riders
23.5km
01:29
220m
220m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
45.3km
02:54
480m
480m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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7
riders
54.7km
03:31
470m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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19
runners
9.50km
01:10
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
runners
7.48km
00:49
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
runners
6.59km
00:45
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
8.17km
00:53
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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3
riders
20.8km
01:39
250m
260m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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3
riders
48.8km
02:45
360m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
4
riders
39.7km
02:36
360m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
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4
riders
28.7km
01:56
230m
230m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Long Buckby offers a variety of outdoor activities, including road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, jogging, and mountain biking. The region provides more than 140 routes for different interests and skill levels. These routes have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 11,000 visitors.
Long Buckby features undulating mixed farmlands with varied topography. The landscape includes exposed and elevated areas offering sweeping panoramas, as well as intimate, enclosed landscapes in valleys and below steep scarp slopes. River valleys with meadows and waterside trees are also prominent features.
Yes, Long Buckby's rural roads and varied terrain are well-suited for road cycling, with 92 routes available. These routes traverse open agricultural areas. Further details can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Long Buckby guide.
Long Buckby offers a range of hiking trails, including routes across fields and bridleways. A suggested route is a roughly 2-mile (3.2 km) walk behind the church towards Mill Park Reserve. There are 5 hiking routes listed on komoot, with more information in the Hiking around Long Buckby guide.
Cotton End Park is suitable for active families, featuring a wildlife wetland area, an orchard, and an assault course for younger teenagers. Picnic areas are also available. Mill Park Reserve offers varied natural habitats and points of interest for walkers and nature enthusiasts.
Notable natural features include Cotton End Park and Mill Park Reserve, which offer diverse ecosystems. Honey Hill provides extensive views across the heart of England. The Grand Union Canal and the West Coast Main Line railway also pass through the area, offering unique perspectives.
Long Buckby's rural roads and varied terrain are conducive to touring cycling, with 35 routes available. The wider landscape features gently undulating landforms and open agricultural areas. A dedicated resource is the Cycling around Long Buckby guide.
Yes, Long Buckby offers mountain biking opportunities. There are 4 mountain biking routes available in the region. More details can be found in the MTB Trails around Long Buckby guide.
Komoot offers several guides for Long Buckby, including Road Cycling Routes around Long Buckby, Hiking around Long Buckby, and Cycling around Long Buckby. Guides for running, MTB, and easy hikes are also available.
Outdoor routes in Long Buckby are popular on komoot, with over 11,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The 144 available routes have received an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
For more information, the Long Buckby Parish Council website is a useful resource. Their official website is longbuckbyparishcouncil.org.uk. You can also contact them by phone at +441327362496.

