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Nene Valley Way – Lock gate on the River Nene loop from Old Brick Pit NR

Bike touring routes & trails

Northamptonshire

South Northamptonshire

Nene Valley Way – Lock gate on the River Nene loop from Old Brick Pit NR

Moderate

4.7

(3)

16

riders

Nene Valley Way – Lock gate on the River Nene loop from Old Brick Pit NR

02:29

35.4km

180m

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 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 21.6 km for 30 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.71 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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2

8.65 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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3

10.8 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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4

12.7 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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5

16.0 km

Nene Valley Way

Highlight • Trail

6

21.4 km

Lock gate on the River Nene

Highlight • Bridge

7

32.3 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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8

32.9 km

Blisworth Tower

Highlight • Monument

B

35.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

11.3 km

5.21 km

2.64 km

1.24 km

259 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

10.9 km

1.93 km

1.22 km

210 m

207 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Friday 15 May

13°C

3°C

53 %

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