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Gayton Junction – Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Storton's Pits

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Gayton Junction – Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Storton's Pits

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Gayton Junction – Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Storton's Pits

00:58

13.2km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.10 km

River and Bridle Path near Northampton

Highlight • Viewpoint

free car park and numerous paved routes for bikes and wheels of all kinds. beautiful space.

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4.87 km

Northampton Locks on the Grand Union Canal

Highlight • River

Opened on 1st May 1815, the Northampton Arm of the Grand Union Canal includes 17 locks and connects the canal with the River Nene in Northampton.

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6.36 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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9.54 km

Grand Union Canal Lock at M1 Underpass

Highlight • Bridge

Might not be much to look at to the uninitiated, but it's an interesting piece of engineering going on here to cram everything in... as well as the canal lock …

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11.7 km

Bridge Over the River Nene and Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

This bridge spans both the River Nene and the Grand Union Canal on Northampton's southeastern side. The area is surrounded by lush greenery, and they are plenty of connecting cycle paths making it an ideal spot for scenic rides.

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13.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.39 km

2.40 km

1.62 km

547 m

222 m

Surfaces

6.09 km

5.29 km

1.40 km

252 m

118 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 27 May

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Gayton Junction – Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Storton's Pits

River and Bridle Path near Northampton

Northampton Locks on the Grand Union Canal

Gayton Junction

Grand Union Canal Towpath

Grand Union Canal Lock at M1 Underpass

Bridge Over the River Nene and Grand Union Canal

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