The Brampton Valley Way is a 14 mile long linear park running from Little Bowden Crossing, Market Harborough, through attractive rolling countryside to Boughton Crossing, Northamptonshire.

The route follows the track bed of a disused railway and therefore there are no hills to climb along the way. Don't forget to take your lights though because there are two tunnels to venture through. If cycling in a straight line is not your cup of tea there are circular routes off the railway which can be taken.

For further information on the Brampton Valley Way, and other cycle routes in the Brampton Valley contact The Station House, Lamport, Northampton, NN6 9HA, (tel. 01604 237220) or Brixworth Country Park, (tel 01604 883920) or click here to go to the Northampton County Council web site

For more information on the Brampton Valley Way through Northamptonshire, contact Northamptonshire County Council.

Cycling is one of the simplest and most effective ways of getting fit, riding to school or work means physical activity can form part of a daily routine. (BMA 1997)

Road transport is responsible for over 25% of the UK's Carbon Dioxide emissions, affecting the global climate and consequently a major public health threat (WHO 1996)

Brampton Valley Way is part of the National Cycle Network.

Contact your local map shop or tourist information centre or ring Sustrans at 0845 1130065 to ask for a copy of their South Midlands route map.

Why not visit www.sustrans.org.uk