The Brampton Valley Bash

The Brampton Valley Bash returns for 2026 after a successful opener last season. This was the only route I couldn’t ride last year due to illness so I’m really keen to return and give it the go it deserves so I’ve selfishly left the route unchanged. Routemaster Ed has conjured up a gravel classic in an area he knows well. Spanning two counties, this one packs in a real mixed bag of terrain to enjoy.

Gravelton Events are not official or sanctioned. They are self-supported group rides. Same route, same day. It’s just you, your bike and your mates having fun.

All riders who wish to join me on a ride agree to adhere to my code of conduct. Have fun and share your ride with everyone else in the community afterwards.

How to Enter

Entry is FREE. Just turn up but I do recommend you subscribe to my newsletter to receive the latest route and event info.

The Route

There aren’t any serious climbs on here therfore the distance is more manageable so no short course for this one.

The route initially heads out of Brixworth Country Park along the banks of Pitsford Water to Halcot then it’s northbound via Walgrave and Old to pick up The Brampton Valley Way to Market Harborough

**IMPORTANT**
Lights required for two tunnels you’ll be riding through

Riders have refreshment opportunities before they jump on the Grand Union Canal on the otherside of town. It’s off at Debdale Wharf then westbound through Gumley to Laughton. From here riders turn southbound for home enjoying a curated selection of byways en-route back onto The Brampton Valley Way southbound skirting Blixworth before a detour NW back to the start.

You can download GPS files from the Gravelton GPS Folder in any format you want or use the Komoot link below

Need to Know

1. Invite your mates. Tell everyone about the ride.
2. Remind yourself of my code of conduct
3. Park considerately on the day.
4. Always take your litter home.
5. Be self-sufficient. Make sure you have the route, your phone, spares, food, drink, money.
6. Shut any gates.
7. Ride within your capabilities and the rules of the road.
8. Be courteous to other trail users and share your space nicely. A bell is highly recommended.
9. Remember it’s a ride not a race.
10. Share your ride afterwards.

Parking

Parking is available at Brixworth Country Park and is pay & display. Please note: there is a 3.0 metre height restriction barrier

Refreshments

Pre and post-ride refreshments are availble from the Brixworth Country Park Bistro. En-route there are options in Market Harborough town centre.