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Grand Union Canal Towpath – Gayton Junction loop from Rothersthorpe

Bike touring routes & trails

Northamptonshire

South Northamptonshire

Grand Union Canal Towpath – Gayton Junction loop from Rothersthorpe

Moderate

3

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Grand Union Canal Towpath – Gayton Junction loop from Rothersthorpe

01:18

21.0km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.93 km

Sandlanding Wharf

Forest

2

2.78 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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3

3.27 km

Gayton Junction

Highlight • Structure

4

5.97 km

Tiffield Viaduct

Highlight • Structure

5

17.5 km

Gayton Manor

Highlight • Historical Site

Gayton is a lovely hilltop village that enjoys splendid views of the Northamptonshire countryside. It is not far from the Grand Union Canal and the remarkable Blisworth Tunnel, one of …

Tip by

6

17.9 km

View of the Countryside from Gayton

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice view from the town of Gayton - worth a quick stop to take it in (or more likely take a photo).

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7

18.2 km

View of the Rural Landscape Near Northampton

Highlight • Natural

B

21.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

1.94 km

577 m

528 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

9.17 km

366 m

245 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (140 m)

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Friday 4 September

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