Brampton Valley Way

#1619 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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The Brampton Valley Way is a 14-mile rail trail built on the way of the former Northampton to Market Harborough Railway in Northamptonshire, England. It forms what trail managers, Northamptonshire County Council, describe as a linear park. ()

Length: 13.98 miCoordinates: 52°21'44"N, 0°54'20"W

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Brampton Valley Way – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kelmarsh Hall, Cottesbrooke Hall, All Saints' Church, Lamport Hall.

3.3 miN
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Kelmarsh Hall
84 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside, Kelmarsh Hall stands as a testament to the elegance and grandeur of English country house living. This Grade I listed building, constructed in the 1730s, is more than just a sumptuous stately home; it is a...
2.2 miW
Museum, History museum, Garden
Cottesbrooke Hall, Northampton
56 min walk • Cottesbrooke Hall and the Cottesbrooke estate in Northamptonshire, England is a Grade I listed country house and estate.
1.9 miS
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Church
All Saints' Church, Brixworth
50 min walk • All Saints' Church, Brixworth, now the parish church of Brixworth, Northamptonshire, England, is a leading example of early Anglo-Saxon architecture. In 1930 the British architectural historian Sir Alfred Clapham called it "perhaps the most imposing architectural memorial of the 7th century yet surviving north of the Alps".
0.8 miE
Museum, History museum
Lamport Hall
20 min walk • Lamport Hall in Lamport, Northamptonshire is a fine example of a Grade I Listed House. It was developed from a Tudor Manor but is now notable for its classical frontage. The Hall contains an outstanding collection of books, paintings and furniture. The building includes The High Room with a magnificent ceiling by William Smith.
6.5 miSE
Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum
Sywell Aviation Museum
166 min walk • Sywell Aviation Museum is based at Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire, England. It is sited in the aircraft viewing car park at the Aerodrome. It documents the history of flying in Northamptonshire from the early days to the present day with particular emphasis on the Second World War.
3.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Pitsford Water
81 min walk • Pitsford Water or Pitsford Reservoir is a 413 hectare reservoir and biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Brixworth in Northamptonshire. It is owned by Anglian Water, which manages it as a water park for walking, cycling, fishing, sailing and birdwatching.
0.7 miE
Church
Church of All Saints
20 min walk • The Church of All Saints is an Anglican Church and the parish church of Lamport, Northamptonshire. It is a Grade I listed building and stands on the north side of the High Street. There is no reference to a church or priest in the entry for the parish in the Domesday Book, which was compiled in 1086.
1.8 miNE
Church
St Catherine's Church
47 min walk • St Catherine's Church is an Anglican Church and the parish church of Draughton. It is a Grade II* listed building and stands in the village of Draughton.
5.3 miS
Church
St John the Baptist's Church, Northampton
135 min walk • St John the Baptist's Church is an Anglican Church and the parish church of Boughton. It is a Grade II listed building and stands on the east side of Church Street.
4.3 miNW
Church
All Saints Church
109 min walk • All Saints' Church is an Anglican Church and the parish church of Naseby in Northamptonshire, England. It is a Grade II* listed building and stands at the southern corner of Church Street and Newlands.
3.9 miS
Church
All Saints' Church
99 min walk • All Saints' Church is an Anglican Church and the parish church of Pitsford. It is a Grade II* listed building and stands on the west side of Church Lane on the northern edge of the village.