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Bridge 68, Grand Union Canal – Binleys Bridge (Bridge 67) loop from Smeeton Westerby

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Bridge 68, Grand Union Canal – Binleys Bridge (Bridge 67) loop from Smeeton Westerby

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Bridge 68, Grand Union Canal – Binleys Bridge (Bridge 67) loop from Smeeton Westerby

03:06

11.9km

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 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.97 km

Millennium Wood

Forest

5.41 km

Saddington Tunnel

Highlight • Historical Site

This slightly crooked Leicester Canal tunnel was constructed in 1797 and is 808 metres long and available for two way working for boats of 3.96 metres or less beam and …

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5.93 km

Saddington Tunnel (Grand Union Canal)

Highlight • Bridge

From this viewpoint you can see ( just) the far end of the tunnel near to the village of Fleckney.

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6.52 km

Stone Arch Bridge Over Canal Near Leicester

Highlight • River

You cannot get from the Canal towpath to the footpath on the bridge and vice-versa, as the fences are very much intact and laced with barbed wire.

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7.30 km

Long Hill Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Look closely - the sign on the bridge says "Long Hill bridge"!

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7.97 km

Grand Junction Canal Company Mile Marker 68

Highlight • Structure

This recreated mile marker on the Grand Union Canal was donated by the Old Union Canals Society.

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8.13 km

Bridge 68, Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Bridge 68 of the Grand Union Canal.

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8.67 km

Binleys Bridge (Bridge 67)

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge is Grade II listed.

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9.30 km

Gravel Path from Debate Wharf to Smeaton Westerby

Highlight • Cycleway

11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.97 km

1.71 km

1.54 km

673 m

Surfaces

5.34 km

2.90 km

2.11 km

1.19 km

359 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

24°C

15°C

44 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Bridge 68, Grand Union Canal – Binleys Bridge (Bridge 67) loop from Smeeton Westerby

Saddington Tunnel

Saddington Tunnel (Grand Union Canal)

Stone Arch Bridge Over Canal Near Leicester

Long Hill Bridge

Grand Junction Canal Company Mile Marker 68

Bridge 68, Grand Union Canal

Binleys Bridge (Bridge 67)

Gravel Path from Debate Wharf to Smeaton Westerby

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