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Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Leighton Buzzard

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Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Leighton Buzzard

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Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Leighton Buzzard

01:15

16.5km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.13 km

Grand Union Canal Railway Bridge Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Tarmacked cycle path and footpath that crosses the Grand Union Canal via a repurposed railway bridge. Also with access to the cycle friendly Grand Union Tow path.

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2.46 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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3.11 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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3.15 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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8.22 km

Soulbury Three Locks on the Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

t’s a great place to admire the canal and boaters as they use the flight of three locks. Thirsty or fancy a bite to eat? The Three Locks Pub has …

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10.7 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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16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.37 km

6.22 km

2.35 km

426 m

117 m

Surfaces

8.71 km

7.74 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 4 July

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Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Leighton Buzzard

Grand Union Canal Railway Bridge Cycle Path

Grand Union Canal Towpath

Grand Union Canal and Twelve Arches Weir

Globe Inn to Twelve Arches Weir

Soulbury Three Locks on the Grand Union Canal

Grand Union Canal: Old Linslade to Globe Bridge

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