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Blisworth Tower – Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Blisworth

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South Northamptonshire

Blisworth Tower – Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Blisworth

Moderate

5

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Blisworth Tower – Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Blisworth

01:58

32.8km

220m

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: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.16 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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2

1.78 km

Blisworth Tower

Highlight • Monument

3

5.59 km

The Peach

Highlight • Cafe

Very friendly staff. Good price for a delicious coffee. They have a wood burner if you're looking to warm up.

Tip by

29.0 km

Sandlanding Wharf

Forest

5

29.8 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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6

32.4 km

The Acorn Barn

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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B

32.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.2 km

4.41 km

802 m

753 m

567 m

Surfaces

26.9 km

4.57 km

828 m

366 m

123 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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8°C

76 %

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