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Grand Union Canal Lock – Canal Path loop from Oadby and Wigston

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Grand Union Canal Lock – Canal Path loop from Oadby and Wigston

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Grand Union Canal Lock – Canal Path loop from Oadby and Wigston

02:32

9.90km

40m

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: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.85 km

Kilby Bridge Canal Crane

Highlight • Monument

The main canal side building (middle of the three) is the oldest dating back to circa 1800, with the other two more modern. There is also a traditional working canal …

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2

4.77 km

Scenic Path

Highlight • Trail

Thorns are abundantly scattered along the path, probably due to trimming. Punctured both tyres, and met a family who had suffered the same fate on all their bikes.

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3

5.02 km

Grand Union Canal Lock

Highlight • Structure

4

5.23 km

Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

still fun on a hard tail but definitely better suited to full suspension bikes.
Make sure you have plenty of water, rough 7th gear on a 21 speed Carrera Kraken.

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B

9.90 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.09 km

2.48 km

1.58 km

558 m

203 m

Surfaces

2.49 km

2.45 km

1.98 km

1.62 km

1.37 km

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Friday 16 October

12°C

4°C

11 %

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