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National Cycle Routes

National Cycle Routes 536, 6, and 539 run through the Active Quarter, connecting residents to the town and surrounding green spaces.

National Cycle Routes 536, 6, and 539 run through the Active Quarter. This traffic-free route connects local residents to the town centre and surrounding green space.

Route 536 takes an off-road path along a picturesque area of the River Nene. It starts from National Route 6 at Becket’s Park and joins Upton to the west of the town centre. Meanwhile, Route 6 travels along the River Nene to Brackmills Industrial Estate, where it intersects with Route 539 before continuing on to Great Houghton.

These paths have links off to Nene Valley Retail Park, Sixfields Leisure Park, Briar Hill and Norbital – an 18-mile circular cycle route around Northampton.

Cost

Free.

Dates and times

Open year round.

Address

Across Northampton

Surfaces

The paths are made from tarmac.

Places to rest

There is limited seating along some sections of the route but benches can be found along the canal and parks.

Street lighting

The cycle route is street lit throughout.

External links

Find out more about the National Cycle Network via the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust website.

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