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Nether Heyford

Lock gate on the River Nene – Upton Country Park Gravel Path loop from Bugbrooke Meadow

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South Northamptonshire

Nether Heyford

Lock gate on the River Nene – Upton Country Park Gravel Path loop from Bugbrooke Meadow

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Lock gate on the River Nene – Upton Country Park Gravel Path loop from Bugbrooke Meadow

02:19

36.3km

190m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16.3 km for 30 m

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10.1 km

Northampton Locks on the Grand Union Canal

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Opened on 1st May 1815, the Northampton Arm of the Grand Union Canal includes 17 locks and connects the canal with the River Nene in Northampton.

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11.1 km

Grand Union Canal Lock at M1 Underpass

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Might not be much to look at to the uninitiated, but it's an interesting piece of engineering going on here to cram everything in... as well as the canal lock …

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13.2 km

Bridge Over the River Nene and Grand Union Canal

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This bridge spans both the River Nene and the Grand Union Canal on Northampton's southeastern side. The area is surrounded by lush greenery, and they are plenty of connecting cycle paths making it an ideal spot for scenic rides.

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15.1 km

Northampton Arm, Grand Union Canal

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This picturesque stretch of gravel trail runs along the Northampton Arm of the Grand Union Canal, offering charming views of canal boats and historic bridges to admire along the way.

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16.6 km

Lock gate on the River Nene

Highlight • Bridge

18.7 km

Nene Valley Way

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19.7 km

Nene Whitewater Centre

Lake

27.1 km

Upton Country Park Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

33.1 km

View from Glassthorpe Hill

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Follow the bridleway as it climbs up towards the long deserted hamlet of Glassthorpe. Nothing remains of Glassthorpe (it was depopulated by the early 18th century) but there are some …

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36.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

12.4 km

7.01 km

2.60 km

858 m

305 m

Surfaces

24.1 km

5.02 km

4.26 km

2.09 km

474 m

351 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

17°C

7°C

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Lock gate on the River Nene – Upton Country Park Gravel Path loop from Bugbrooke Meadow

Northampton Locks on the Grand Union Canal

Grand Union Canal Lock at M1 Underpass

Bridge Over the River Nene and Grand Union Canal

Northampton Arm, Grand Union Canal

Lock gate on the River Nene

Nene Valley Way

Upton Country Park Gravel Path

View from Glassthorpe Hill

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