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Blisworth Tunnel – The Navigation, Stoke Bruerne loop from Rothersthorpe

Bike touring routes & trails

Northamptonshire

South Northamptonshire

Blisworth Tunnel – The Navigation, Stoke Bruerne loop from Rothersthorpe

Easy

6

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Blisworth Tunnel – The Navigation, Stoke Bruerne loop from Rothersthorpe

01:19

19.8km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.23 km for 91 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.89 km

The Acorn Barn

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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2

6.11 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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3

6.73 km

Blisworth Tower

Highlight • Monument

4

8.55 km

Blisworth Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The magnificent Blisworth Tunnel is the longest on the Grand Union Canal and the third-longest navigable canal tunnel in the UK.

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5

9.28 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 …

Tip by

6

9.29 km

The Navigation, Stoke Bruerne

Highlight • Pub

Delightful little country pub on the canal situated in the heart of Stoke Bruerne.

Tip by

7

14.6 km

Trail to Blisworth Tunnel Towpath

Highlight • Natural

Great trail down to towpath, bit technical but great fun 👍

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8

17.0 km

Gayton Junction

Highlight • Structure

17.9 km

Sandlanding Wharf

Forest

B

19.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

4.49 km

223 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

3.72 km

2.43 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Thursday 3 September

21°C

13°C

36 %

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