Blisworth Tunnel – The Navigation, Stoke Bruerne loop from Milton Malsor

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South Northamptonshire

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Blisworth Tunnel – The Navigation, Stoke Bruerne loop from Milton Malsor

Moderate

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Blisworth Tunnel – The Navigation, Stoke Bruerne loop from Milton Malsor

03:05

11.7km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.93 km

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 is no towpath through the tunnel, though there is enough space for two narrowboats to pass each other.

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6.04 km

Blisworth Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The magnificent Blisworth Tunnel is the longest on the Grand Union Canal and the third-longest navigable canal tunnel in the UK.

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6.63 km

Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful little canal village in the west of Northamptonshire.

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6.67 km

Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum and Locks

Highlight • Cafe

This is an old village to the South of Northampton famous as a centre for the Grand Union Canal in the area. Popular with locals, there is a pub, cafe, Waterways Museum and public toilets.

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6.89 km

The Boat Inn, Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Pub

The Navigation Pub is actually behind the cameraman from this photograph, over the bridge and back down to the canal. The pub on the left of this photo (behind the blue and red canal boat) is The Boat Inn and boasts a great old english pub atmosphere, with skittles and an amazing old table with great old bench seating. They also have a much more modern bar on the opposite side (road entrance) and a full cafe and upstairs restaurant to the rear. Very welcoming and great for a quick pint and some food, during or after a long ride along the canal.

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