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Briar Hill Meadow Grassy Trail – Grand Union Canal at Hunsbury loop from Northampton

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Briar Hill Meadow Grassy Trail – Grand Union Canal at Hunsbury loop from Northampton

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Briar Hill Meadow Grassy Trail – Grand Union Canal at Hunsbury loop from Northampton

01:51

7.26km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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672 m

Briar Hill Meadow Grassy Trail

Highlight • Natural

Nice trail next to the Grand Union Canal Northampton Arm, a bit muddy in the winter months 👍

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912 m

Sixfields Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Handy parking at the far end of the Reservoir gives easy access from the sixfields leisure park where there are numerous food outlets. From here you can also connect with …

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1.08 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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4.28 km

Upton Mill

Highlight • Monument

Grade II listed farmhouse and former water mill with mill pond.
The mill was first built in the 11th century.
In the late 1700s, it was taken over by the …

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4.34 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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6.83 km

Northampton Arm, Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Trail

This picturesque stretch of gravel trail runs along the Northampton Arm of the Grand Union Canal, offering charming views of canal boats and historic bridges to admire along the way.

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7.26 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.50 km

917 m

530 m

256 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.37 km

1.02 km

256 m

240 m

142 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 30 June

24°C

13°C

21 %

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Briar Hill Meadow Grassy Trail – Grand Union Canal at Hunsbury loop from Northampton

Briar Hill Meadow Grassy Trail

Sixfields Reservoir

View of the Reservoir

Grand Union Canal at Hunsbury

Bridge Over the River Nene and Grand Union Canal

Upton Mill

River and Bridle Path near Northampton

Northampton Arm, Grand Union Canal

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