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Kislingbury Syndicate Lakes – Drovers Return loop from Storton's Pits

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Kislingbury Syndicate Lakes – Drovers Return loop from Storton's Pits

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5.0

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Kislingbury Syndicate Lakes – Drovers Return loop from Storton's Pits

01:19

19.2km

100m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.88 km

River and Bridle Path near Northampton

Highlight • Viewpoint

free car park and numerous paved routes for bikes and wheels of all kinds. beautiful space.

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2.37 km

Kislingbury Syndicate Lakes

Highlight • Cycleway

Nicely updated gravel paths run between the fishing lakes and form part of the updated walking and cycles paths of Upton Country Park.

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8.46 km

The Wharf Pub & Restaurant

Highlight • Pub

Pub and restaurant right on the Grand Union Canal, serves great food a little on the pricier side and has a large garden looking out onto the canal and towpath

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13.9 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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15.5 km

Staircase Locks on the Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Structure

Series of descending locks travelling towards Northampton (or ascending if you're going the other way towards Stoke Bruerne). Fairly wide in places so it's easy to build up a fair …

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16.0 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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16.5 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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18.8 km

Drovers Return

Highlight • Cafe

Nice cafe, conveniently placed at the top of the gravel climb up from the Grand Union Canal! Indoor space isn't huge but there's plenty of outdoor seating.

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19.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

3.70 km

2.41 km

2.12 km

491 m

Surfaces

5.66 km

4.49 km

3.71 km

2.39 km

1.62 km

1.34 km

Elevation

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Monday 29 June

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Kislingbury Syndicate Lakes – Drovers Return loop from Storton's Pits

River and Bridle Path near Northampton

Kislingbury Syndicate Lakes

The Wharf Pub & Restaurant

Horse Bridge North of Gayton Junction

Staircase Locks on the Grand Union Canal

Grand Union Canal Northampton Arm

Northampton Arm Lock and Sculptures Picnic Area

Drovers Return

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