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Grand Union Canal Towpath – The Globe Inn loop from Leighton Buzzard

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Grand Union Canal Towpath – The Globe Inn loop from Leighton Buzzard

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Grand Union Canal Towpath – The Globe Inn loop from Leighton Buzzard

01:04

9.76km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.50 km

Grand Union Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Often busy with children feeding ducks, walkers enjoying the canalscape or moored boats heading to Tesco Supermarket or the town. If you want a quicker route take Vimy Road or …

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2.16 km

Grand Union Canal and Twelve Arches Weir

Highlight • Cycleway

The Grand Union Canal was once one of the most important waterways in Britain, carrying goods between London and Birmingham. The canal travels 137 miles (220 km) in total, with …

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2.20 km

Globe Inn to Twelve Arches Weir

Highlight (Segment) • Pub

This scenic section with a lock segment is popular with walkers and cyclists heading from Leighton Buzzard Town to the Globe Inn.

Twelve Arches Weir (originally built with 12 arches, …

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3.49 km

The Globe Inn

Highlight • Cafe

Popular with walkers and cyclists and well as Canal Boats during the season. Sit outside in summer or hunker down next to the fire in winter. I have enjoyed food, …

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4.60 km

Grand Union Canal: Old Linslade to Globe Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This segment of the canal is quite rural in character despite being close to Linslade/Leighton Buzzard. You will often see Heron's waiting patiently and if you approach quietly you stand a good chance of getting close.

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9.76 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.96 km

3.38 km

1.05 km

265 m

Surfaces

4.28 km

3.69 km

1.03 km

509 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

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Grand Union Canal Towpath – The Globe Inn loop from Leighton Buzzard

Grand Union Canal Towpath

Grand Union Canal and Twelve Arches Weir

Globe Inn to Twelve Arches Weir

The Globe Inn

Stone Bridge Over Canal

Grand Union Canal: Old Linslade to Globe Bridge

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