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Historic bridges Β· East Midlands

Hardwater Road

In or near Grendon.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Hardwater Road is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

River Nene, navigation channel from the foot of Doddington Lock - geograph.org.uk - 4132845

Christopher Hilton β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Wellingborough Β· 5.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Hardwater Road is a historic bridge in the West Midlands. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Daventry parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 5.2 km away. Postcode area NN29.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2026

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Hardwater Road is a bridge located in Great Doddington, within the West Midlands. It is designated as part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI, highlighting its significance in the region's natural habitat.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.2648, -0.7175
Parish
Great Doddington
Postcode
NN29 7TD
Parliamentary constituency
Daventry
Nearest railway station
Wellingborough β€” 5.2 km

Sources

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Grendon Lake Camping

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Where to eat & stay near Hardwater Road

Places to stay

Pylons by the road to the watersports centre - geograph.org.uk - 6144007πŸ“· 3

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Grendon Lake Camping

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Hostels Β· East Midlands

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Places to eat & drink

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hardwater Road?
Hardwater Road is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN29 7TD), in the parish of Great Doddington.
What is Hardwater Road?
Hardwater Road is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Hardwater Road?
The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN29 7TD.
Is Hardwater Road a protected site?
Yes β€” Hardwater Road is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Hardwater Road free to visit?
Yes, Hardwater Road is free to enter.
How do I get to Hardwater Road?
The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN29 7TD.