Brampton Valley Way and Tunnels WAMMble - 10 miles

Name: Brampton Valley Way and Tunnels WAMMble - 10 miles
Start: 2026-01-03T10:45:00+00:00
Location: Memorial cross, Market Harborough

Schedule

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 10:45 am

UTC+00:00

Location

Memorial cross, Market Harborough | Market Harborough, EN

Distance: 10 miles
Terrain: Disused railway, short stretch on pavement through town, quiet lane. Mainly flat.
Join WAMM in heading along the Brampton Valley Way, which used to form the railway line between Market Harborough and Northampton. The route takes in two significant underground stretches through the Kelmarsh Tunnel (480m) and the Oxendon Tunnel (453m). I recommend bringing a torch with you as it can get very dark in the middle!
This is a linear walk. We are meeting at Market Harborough and catching the bus to Hanging Houghton and the start of our walk. We walk from there down a quiet lane to the Brampton Valley Way and follow that back to the start.
Bus journey £3. Pay by contactless on the bus.
Bring a packed lunch and a drink.
Toilets and parking in The Commons car park, 2 minutes walk from the start point.
Start time: 10:45am. Make sure you are there on time, we have a bus to catch!
Meetpoint: Memorial Cross, The Square, Market Harborough (2 minute walk from car park)
Google Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hGAeWPMFN8jeZaXa6
W3W: https://w3w.co/branched.monopoly.towns
Parking: Commons Car Park, Market Harborough. Pay and Display. Has toilets.
Bring: A torch or headtorch for the tunnels. Packed lunch and a drink.
Dogs: Welcome. Will need to be on a lead through town and on the quiet lane at the start.
Disclaimer:
You are responsible for your own safety. Please ensure you are fit enough to walk the distance, are wearing suitable clothing and have the food and drink supplies that you need.