It's perhaps not the most scenic place you will ever walk but Watford Gap has a certain charm for transport enthusiasts. Here pass the historic Roman Watling Street, the A5, the Birmingham to London railway line, the Grand Union Canal and the M1 motorway.

The reason all these major transport arteries pass through here is because Watford Gap is a low-lying region between hills on the limestone escarpment that crosses the heart of England. It's a crucial link between the Midlands and the South East, with many citing it as the dividing line between Northern and Southern England.

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1. St Martin's Church, Welton – Watford Locks loop from Welton

10.3km

02:41

70m

60m

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

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2. Ashby St Ledgers Manor House – Watford Locks loop from Ashby St Ledgers

10.5km

02:44

60m

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

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3. Watford Village Highlights loop from Watford

4.86km

01:16

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 120 m

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Friday 20 February

11°C

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44 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Location: Watford, Daventry, Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Watford Gap and Grand Union Canal

1. St Martin's Church, Welton – Watford Locks loop from Welton

2. Ashby St Ledgers Manor House – Watford Locks loop from Ashby St Ledgers

3. Watford Village Highlights loop from Watford

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