Just south of Northampton, Blisworth is a pleasant village on the Grand Union Canal. It has long been associated with rail travel and a station was built here for the London to Birmingham line, as well as a majestic arched bridge, designed by Robert Stephenson. The station has since gone but the West Coast Mainline passes close to the village.

As well as the canal's towpath, nearby Salcey Forest will also interest walkers. There are a range of facilities and three waymarked walking trails that explore the woodland.

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1. Gayton Manor – Gayton Junction loop from Blisworth

7.97km

02:06

70m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Blisworth Tunnel – The Navigation, Stoke Bruerne loop from Milton Malsor

11.8km

03:06

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. The Old Bench – Blisworth Tunnel loop from Blisworth

8.69km

02:15

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Blisworth, South Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Blisworth Canal and Railway Viaduct

1. Gayton Manor – Gayton Junction loop from Blisworth

2. Blisworth Tunnel – The Navigation, Stoke Bruerne loop from Milton Malsor

3. The Old Bench – Blisworth Tunnel loop from Blisworth

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