Blisworth Tower – Salcey Forest loop from Blisworth

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South Northamptonshire

Blisworth

Blisworth Tower – Salcey Forest loop from Blisworth

Moderate

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Blisworth Tower – Salcey Forest loop from Blisworth

02:36

44.0km

290m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.02 km for 91 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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386 m

The Acorn Barn

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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1.61 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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2.23 km

The Boat Inn, Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Pub

The Navigation Pub is actually behind the cameraman from this photograph, over the bridge and back down to the canal. The pub on the left of this photo (behind the …

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21.5 km

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Preston Deanery

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful old church and small but well kept graveyard and grounds, looked great in the sunshine and I'm sure the stained glass would be very impressive from the inside on a day like today.

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27.1 km

Grounds Café & Cycle Centre, Salcey Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

Fairly popular cafe for Salcey Forest walkers and wheelers alike. Plenty of outdoor seating for nice days (or if you're a bit muddy from the forest!) and there's a bike hire centre too.
groundscafe.uk/salcey

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27.3 km

Salcey Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

Plenty of parking though it is expensive, on-site cafe serving coffee, teas, lunches and ice creams. lots of walking routes for all abilities with many surfaced well enough for disabled …

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39.2 km