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Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from West Northamptonshire

South Northamptonshire

Bugbrooke

Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from West Northamptonshire

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Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from West Northamptonshire

01:04

18.6km

60m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel 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

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.28 km for 215 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.38 km

River and Bridle Path near Northampton

Highlight • Viewpoint

free car park and numerous paved routes for bikes and wheels of all kinds. beautiful space.

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7.90 km

Bridge Over the River Nene and Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

This bridge spans both the River Nene and the Grand Union Canal on Northampton's southeastern side. The area is surrounded by lush greenery, and they are plenty of connecting cycle paths making it an ideal spot for scenic rides.

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10.1 km

Grand Union Canal Lock at M1 Underpass

Highlight • Bridge

Might not be much to look at to the uninitiated, but it's an interesting piece of engineering going on here to cram everything in... as well as the canal lock …

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10.3 km

Northampton Arm Lock and Sculptures Picnic Area

Highlight • Structure

Look out for the small seating area under the trees and join the local sculptures for a picnic. You may even be lucky enough to find the small drawbridge down …

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10.8 km

Grand Union Canal Northampton Arm

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views of the locks going down to Northampton in the distance.
Great ride from Gayton Junction to the River Nene

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11.0 km

Northampton Locks on the Grand Union Canal

Highlight • River

Opened on 1st May 1815, the Northampton Arm of the Grand Union Canal includes 17 locks and connects the canal with the River Nene in Northampton.

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12.8 km

Grand Union Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

This continues for many many miles and although rather bumpy in places it is, as you would expect, really flat. Surprisingly hard going along the less than smooth more rural parts of the canal.

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12.8 km

Horse Bridge North of Gayton Junction

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful bridge north of Gayton Junction, used by horse to cross the canal without releasing the tow rope on the canal boat

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18.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.58 km

2.70 km

2.68 km

2.45 km

1.16 km

Surfaces

4.88 km

3.76 km

3.70 km

3.64 km

2.60 km

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

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Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from West Northamptonshire

River and Bridle Path near Northampton

Bridge Over the River Nene and Grand Union Canal

Grand Union Canal Lock at M1 Underpass

Northampton Arm Lock and Sculptures Picnic Area

Grand Union Canal Northampton Arm

Northampton Locks on the Grand Union Canal

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