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The Three Locks – Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Heath and Reach

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The Three Locks – Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Heath and Reach

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The Three Locks – Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Heath and Reach

01:50

27.2km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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4.48 km

The Three Locks

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice pub near Stoke Hammond and Soulbury that sits next the canal. Great food and very friendly staff. Lots of outside seating available and a bike rack out the …

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4.84 km

The Eight Lock Pub, Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Pub

This route offers a great way to enjoy the delights of the canal system.
The Grand Union Canal links Bletchley to the ancient market town of Leighton Buzzard.

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7.48 km

Grand Union Canal Near Milton Keynes

Highlight • Trail

Nice and quiet, but towpath partly very narrow and bumpy.

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19.4 km

Grand Union Canal: Old Linslade to Globe Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This segment of the canal is quite rural in character despite being close to Linslade/Leighton Buzzard. You will often see Heron's waiting patiently and if you approach quietly you stand a good chance of getting close.

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20.9 km

Globe Inn to Twelve Arches Weir

Highlight (Segment) • Pub

This scenic section with a lock segment is popular with walkers and cyclists heading from Leighton Buzzard Town to the Globe Inn.

Twelve Arches Weir (originally built with 12 arches, …

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22.1 km

Grand Union Canal and Twelve Arches Weir

Highlight • Cycleway

The Grand Union Canal was once one of the most important waterways in Britain, carrying goods between London and Birmingham. The canal travels 137 miles (220 km) in total, with …

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22.1 km

Grand Union Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Often busy with children feeding ducks, walkers enjoying the canalscape or moored boats heading to Tesco Supermarket or the town. If you want a quicker route take Vimy Road or …

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23.3 km

Leighton Buzzard Market Square and High Street

Highlight • Monument

Leighton Buzzard is a market town with a rich history and the high street is cycling friendly with restricted motor vehicle access. Lots of independent pubs, coffee shops and cafes …

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27.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

6.94 km

4.86 km

2.26 km

1.49 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.2 km

7.01 km

671 m

347 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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The Three Locks – Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Heath and Reach

The Three Locks

The Eight Lock Pub, Grand Union Canal

Grand Union Canal Near Milton Keynes

Grand Union Canal: Old Linslade to Globe Bridge

Globe Inn to Twelve Arches Weir

Grand Union Canal and Twelve Arches Weir

Grand Union Canal Towpath

Leighton Buzzard Market Square and High Street

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