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Blisworth

The Old Bench – Blisworth Tunnel loop from Blisworth

Moderate

5

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The Old Bench – Blisworth Tunnel loop from Blisworth

02:15

8.69km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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269 m

Blisworth Canal and Railway Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

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

859 m

The Old Bench

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3

871 m

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

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1.01 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.

There …

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1.20 km

Blisworth Tunnel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great off road trail over the Blisworth tunnel.

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8.69 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.75 km

1.96 km

637 m

189 m

169 m

Surfaces

4.23 km

1.96 km

1.42 km

659 m

336 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 7 November

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