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Blisworth

The Acorn Barn – Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Blisworth

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South Northamptonshire

Blisworth

The Acorn Barn – Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Blisworth

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The Acorn Barn – Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Blisworth

01:41

25.9km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.2 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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386 m

The Acorn Barn

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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2.97 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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4.72 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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5.66 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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9.58 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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13.7 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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14.4 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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25.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

7.35 km

5.43 km

2.05 km

222 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

5.75 km

3.71 km

913 m

229 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Saturday 16 May

14°C

7°C

39 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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The Acorn Barn – Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Blisworth

The Acorn Barn

Grand Union Canal Towpath

Northampton Locks on the Grand Union Canal

Grand Union Canal Lock at M1 Underpass

Northampton Arm, Grand Union Canal

River and Bridle Path near Northampton

Bridge Over the River Nene and Grand Union Canal

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