Great Oxendon Tunnel – View of Pitsford Water loop from Loddington

Great Oxendon Tunnel – View of Pitsford Water loop from Loddington

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Great Oxendon Tunnel – View of Pitsford Water loop from Loddington

03:09

58.9km

400m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Route includes tunnels

Check you’ve got lights. Your GPS will likely drop out inside.

After 21.7 km for 417 m

After 25.9 km for 477 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.36 km

Faxton Corner

Forest

11.2 km

Harrington Hill Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

This climb is a leg-burner, perfect for a serious workout. In reverse, it’s a scenic, enjoyable downhill, offering sweeping views of the countryside - so a rewarding ride in either direction.

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22.1 km

Great Oxendon Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

How often do you get to cycle through a disused railway tunnel?

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25.9 km

The Kelmarsh Tunnels are disused railway tunnels. The original tunnel was single-track, and when the line was doubled a second single-track tunnel was built. Due to the small bore, the tunnels were known as "the rat-holes" by train drivers.

The former "up" line tunnel at Kelmarsh is open as part of the Brampton Valley Way, running along the former railway trackbed.

The tunnel is unlit and the tunnel length is 480 metres (1,570 ft). You will need lights!

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26.5 km

Johnsons Covert

Forest

38.3 km

View from Merry Tom Lane Summit

Highlight • Summit

Great views from the top of Merry Tom Lane

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41.3 km

View of Pitsford Water

Highlight • Lake

Watch out for the strong crosswind coming up the valley on a blustery day

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41.5 km

View of Pitsford Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Get up close to the Pitsford Water dam and enjoy expansive views over the glassy waters.

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44.1 km

View of Pitsford Arm

Highlight • Lake

Great spot to take in the views across Pitsford Arm.

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49.2 km

Walgrave Park Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

Take a moment to enjoy the view

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58.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

24.2 km

4.54 km

1.58 km

1.17 km

Surfaces

21.2 km

20.0 km

10.5 km

6.39 km

793 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Great Oxendon Tunnel – View of Pitsford Water loop from Loddington

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View from Merry Tom Lane Summit

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