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View of Blatherwycke Lake – Fotheringhay Castle Ruins loop from Elton

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View of Blatherwycke Lake – Fotheringhay Castle Ruins loop from Elton

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View of Blatherwycke Lake – Fotheringhay Castle Ruins loop from Elton

02:02

36.1km

190m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.2 km for 73 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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327 m

The Crown Inn, Duck Street, Elton

Highlight • Historical Site

Take a short walk down beautiful Duck Street to reach this historic thatched country-inn pub in the heart of Elton. Enjoy award-winning food and a great selection of beers and wine.

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9.10 km

St Leonard's Church, Apethorpe

Highlight • Other

Very nice village and quiet roads coming down from King's Cliffe and beyond

Tip by

14.2 km

View of Blatherwycke Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

That road is packed with cyclists over the weekend, best enjoyed from South to North.

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18.4 km

The Pickled Village

Highlight • Settlement

Cafe and shop in the lovely village of Bulwick.

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18.4 km

Bulwick Village Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

lovely village store and tea garden selling home made produce, cakes, breakfast and lunch. Open Tues-Sat, 10-1600. Very accommodating, plenty of space to park up bikes.

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31.0 km

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Fotheringhay Castle is where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned before being executed and was an important stronghold during the Wars of the Roses!

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31.2 km

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Standing tall above the serene River Nene sits the ruins of this fascinating historic site, Fotheringay Castle. Explore medieval history and enjoy beautiful landscape views as you wander around.

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31.5 km

St Mary and All Saints Church, Fotheringhay

Highlight • Historical Site

Started in 1411, Completed in 1434 at a cost of £300

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36.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.5 km

2.05 km

1.46 km

150 m

Surfaces

25.2 km

7.91 km

2.15 km

880 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

22°C

9°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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View of Blatherwycke Lake – Fotheringhay Castle Ruins loop from Elton

The Crown Inn, Duck Street, Elton

St Leonard's Church, Apethorpe

View of Blatherwycke Lake

The Pickled Village

Bulwick Village Shop

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins

St Mary and All Saints Church, Fotheringhay

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