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Pulpit Bridge – Watford Locks loop from Long Buckby

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Pulpit Bridge – Watford Locks loop from Long Buckby

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Pulpit Bridge – Watford Locks loop from Long Buckby

05:09

19.7km

140m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.30 km

Footpaths from Long Buckby

Highlight • Trail

Well kept footpaths, your choice of footwear will depend on weather

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10.8 km

Pulpit Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

A local legend is that local clergymen used to preach from the bridge to local estate workers and hence its name. The bridge contains ornate ironwork, has been given Grade …

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11.8 km

The Wheelwrights Arms

Highlight • Other

11.9 km

Watford Village Highlights

Highlight • Settlement

Not to be confused with the major Hertfordshire town to the north of London, the Northamptonshire village of Watford is known for the nearby Watford Gap. The Gap is one …

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13.0 km

Watford Gap and Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

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, …

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13.3 km

Watford Locks

Highlight • Structure

Staircase locks

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15.3 km

View of Wigrams Turn Marina and Canal Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Great view but you will need to carry your bike over this bridge!

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19.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.01 km

7.80 km

1.43 km

1.28 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.01 km

5.33 km

3.08 km

1.83 km

1.32 km

125 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

27°C

14°C

0 %

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Pulpit Bridge – Watford Locks loop from Long Buckby

Footpaths from Long Buckby

Pulpit Bridge

The Wheelwrights Arms

Watford Village Highlights

Watford Gap and Grand Union Canal

Watford Locks

View of Wigrams Turn Marina and Canal Bridge

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