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Gayton Junction – Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Milton Malsor

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Northamptonshire

South Northamptonshire

Gayton Junction – Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Milton Malsor

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Gayton Junction – Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Milton Malsor

01:25

5.46km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

1.72 km

Blisworth Canal and Railway Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

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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2

3.61 km

Gayton Junction

Highlight • Structure

3

4.23 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

4.29 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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5.46 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.82 km

1.70 km

487 m

393 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.55 km

1.08 km

1.00 km

487 m

237 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

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8°C

76 %

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