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The Acorn Barn – Blisworth Tower loop from West Hunsbury

Moderate

3.0

(1)

9

riders

The Acorn Barn – Blisworth Tower loop from West Hunsbury

02:17

37.1km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.54 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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2

6.04 km

The Acorn Barn

Highlight • Rest Area

Take a break, read or swap books at the Acorn Barn.

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3

7.25 km

This landmark is a ventilation tunnel for the Grand Union Canal, which passes under the field through the Blisworth Tunnel at this point.

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4

7.88 km

Blisworth Tower

Highlight • Monument

12.0 km

Blagden

Forest

29.4 km

Gayton View

Peak

B

37.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.6 km

2.93 km

2.52 km

761 m

320 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

8.31 km

1.52 km

124 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 3 November

11°C

6°C

17 %

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