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Gayton Junction – Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Blisworth

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South Northamptonshire

Blisworth

Gayton Junction – Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Blisworth

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Gayton Junction – Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Blisworth

02:04

7.76km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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2.52 km

Gayton Junction

Highlight • Structure

3.01 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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3.08 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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4.26 km

View of the Rural Landscape Near Northampton

Highlight • Natural

7.29 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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7.76 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.71 km

426 m

419 m

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.68 km

2.46 km

383 m

134 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Sunday 17 May

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Gayton Junction – Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Blisworth

Gayton Junction

Grand Union Canal Towpath

Horse Bridge North of Gayton Junction

View of the Rural Landscape Near Northampton

Blisworth Canal and Railway Viaduct

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