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Iron Trunk Aqueduct – Grand Union Canal loop from Blisworth

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Blisworth

Iron Trunk Aqueduct – Grand Union Canal loop from Blisworth

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Iron Trunk Aqueduct – Grand Union Canal loop from Blisworth

03:54

52.7km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.6 km for 146 m

After 21.6 km for 128 m

After 26.0 km for 171 m

After 48.0 km for 110 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.16 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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1.78 km

Iron Trunk Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

Also known as Cosgrove aqueduct, the Iron Trunk Aqueduct was built in 1811 to carry the Grand Union Canal over the River Great Ouse. Two cast iron trough spans cross …

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18.4 km

Wolverton Castle (site of)

Ruins

21.8 km

Bradwell Windmill

Highlight • Historical Site

Bradwell Windmill is the second mill to built in the local parish and replaced a previous post mill, it is thought to be the oldest tower mill in the whole …

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25.5 km

Newport Pagnell to Wolverton Railway Walk

Highlight • Cycleway

Old railway line that runs from Newport Pagnell to Wolverton

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25.5 km

Stretching 137 miles (220 km) from London to Birmingham, the Grand Union Canal was once an important waterway carrying trade to and from the capital. Today, narrowboats slowly cruise the waters, whilst cyclists and walkers enjoy the towpath.

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26.0 km

The Canal Pond

Lake

31.9 km

Joan's Piece

Forest

35.8 km

Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

37.9 km

Horse Tunnel Under the Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Bridge

A delightfully charming and practical tunnel under the Grand Union Canal which is on an embankment along here. The tunnel was built just wide enough for horses to get through, which accounts for its distinctive shape.

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48.0 km

Old Brick Pit NR

Nature Reserve

52.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

13.1 km

12.8 km

4.01 km

1.55 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

13.9 km

11.1 km

5.42 km

5.14 km

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Iron Trunk Aqueduct – Grand Union Canal loop from Blisworth

Blisworth Tunnel Ventilation Shaft

Blisworth Tower

Iron Trunk Aqueduct

Bradwell Windmill

Newport Pagnell to Wolverton Railway Walk

Grand Union Canal

Grand Union Canal

Horse Tunnel Under the Grand Union Canal

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