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Blisworth Tower – Hiking: Oak in Salcey Forest loop from Blisworth

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Blisworth

Blisworth Tower – Hiking: Oak in Salcey Forest loop from Blisworth

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Blisworth Tower – Hiking: Oak in Salcey Forest loop from Blisworth

02:02

33.5km

220m

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: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.16 km

Blisworth Tunnel Ventilation Shaft

Highlight • Monument

This landmark is a ventilation tunnel for the Grand Union Canal, which passes under the field through the Blisworth Tunnel at this point.

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1.78 km

Blisworth Tower

Highlight • Monument

5.55 km

The Peach

Highlight • Cafe

Very friendly staff. Good price for a delicious coffee. They have a wood burner if you're looking to warm up.

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12.0 km

Hiking: Oak in Salcey Forest

Highlight • Natural Monument

Once a medieval hunting forest, Salcey Forest is home to some majestic veteran oaks, some over 600 years old.

There are three waymarked walking trails, a cafe and toilet facilities, …

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29.7 km

Sandlanding Wharf

Forest

30.6 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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33.1 km

The Acorn Barn

Highlight • Rest Area

Take a break, read or swap books at the Acorn Barn.

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33.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.4 km

4.12 km

1.32 km

830 m

753 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

4.37 km

1.58 km

366 m

123 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

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Blisworth Tower – Hiking: Oak in Salcey Forest loop from Blisworth

Blisworth Tunnel Ventilation Shaft

Blisworth Tower

The Peach

Hiking: Oak in Salcey Forest

Grand Union Canal Towpath

The Acorn Barn

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