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Towcester

Blisworth Tower – The Acorn Barn loop from Towcester

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South Northamptonshire

Towcester

Blisworth Tower – The Acorn Barn loop from Towcester

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Blisworth Tower – The Acorn Barn loop from Towcester

01:24

23.2km

170m

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: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.44 km

Towcester Racecourse

Highlight • Structure

Horse and more recently greyhound racing at the famous Towcester racecourse, you can glimpse the tracks and main building through the main gates and as you ride around the wall …

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5.45 km

Blagden

Forest

9.54 km

Blisworth Tower

Highlight • Monument

10.2 km

Blisworth Tunnel Ventilation Shaft

Highlight • Monument

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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11.4 km

The Acorn Barn

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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11.8 km

Blisworth Canal and Railway Viaduct

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Just south of Northampton, Blisworth is a pleasant village on the Grand Union Canal. It has long been associated with rail travel and a station was built here for the …

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16.4 km

Tiffield Viaduct

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23.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

1.65 km

1.31 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

6.92 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

41 %

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Blisworth Tower – The Acorn Barn loop from Towcester

Towcester Racecourse

Blisworth Tower

Blisworth Tunnel Ventilation Shaft

The Acorn Barn

Blisworth Canal and Railway Viaduct

Tiffield Viaduct

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