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Blisworth

Blisworth Tunnel – The Old Bench loop from Blisworth

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Blisworth Tunnel – The Old Bench loop from Blisworth

00:54

3.40km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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Bus stop

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1.23 km

Blisworth Tunnel

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Built in 1805, Blisworth Tunnel is the longest navigable canal tunnel in the country at 1.7 miles (2.8 km). This also makes it the ninth longest in the world.

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1.38 km

The Old Bench

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3

1.97 km

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 …

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2.41 km

Blisworth Canal and Bridge

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3.40 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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1.17 km

892 m

746 m

422 m

169 m

Surfaces

1.03 km

805 m

733 m

453 m

283 m

< 100 m

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