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Gayton Junction – Blisworth Tunnel loop from Milton Malsor

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Gayton Junction – Blisworth Tunnel loop from Milton Malsor

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Gayton Junction – Blisworth Tunnel loop from Milton Malsor

01:40

6.46km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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65 m

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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495 m

Gayton Junction

Highlight • Structure

2.39 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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2.98 km

The Old Bench

Highlight • Rest Area

2.99 km

Trail to Blisworth Tunnel Towpath

Highlight • Natural

Great trail down to towpath, bit technical but great fun 👍

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3.13 km

Blisworth Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Built in 1805, Blisworth Tunnel is the longest navigable canal tunnel in the country at 1.7 miles (2.8 km). This also makes it the ninth longest in the world.

There …

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6.46 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.19 km

2.33 km

680 m

250 m

Surfaces

2.97 km

1.61 km

936 m

680 m

217 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

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Gayton Junction – Blisworth Tunnel loop from Milton Malsor

Horse Bridge North of Gayton Junction

Gayton Junction

Blisworth Canal and Railway Viaduct

The Old Bench

Trail to Blisworth Tunnel Towpath

Blisworth Tunnel

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