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Grand Union Canal Towpath – Gayton Manor loop from Rothersthorpe

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South Northamptonshire

Rothersthorpe

Grand Union Canal Towpath – Gayton Manor loop from Rothersthorpe

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Grand Union Canal Towpath – Gayton Manor loop from Rothersthorpe

00:34

9.04km

90m

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: July 18, 2026

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2.78 km

Grand Union Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

This continues for many many miles and although rather bumpy in places it is, as you would expect, really flat. Surprisingly hard going along the less than smooth more rural parts of the canal.

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2.84 km

Horse Bridge North of Gayton Junction

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful bridge north of Gayton Junction, used by horse to cross the canal without releasing the tow rope on the canal boat

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4.02 km

View of the Rural Landscape Near Northampton

Highlight • Natural

4.32 km

View of the Countryside from Gayton

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice view from the town of Gayton - worth a quick stop to take it in (or more likely take a photo).

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4.70 km

Gayton Manor

Highlight • Historical Site

Gayton is a lovely hilltop village that enjoys splendid views of the Northamptonshire countryside. It is not far from the Grand Union Canal and the remarkable Blisworth Tunnel, one of …

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7.01 km

Stone Arch Bridge Over the Canal

Highlight • Bridge

In order to get from the canal to the footpath over the hill you have to cross the West Coast Main Line via the road bridge. There is no direct …

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9.04 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.18 km

459 m

391 m

Surfaces

6.71 km

1.94 km

247 m

134 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Friday 4 September

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Grand Union Canal Towpath – Gayton Manor loop from Rothersthorpe

Grand Union Canal Towpath

Horse Bridge North of Gayton Junction

View of the Rural Landscape Near Northampton

View of the Countryside from Gayton

Gayton Manor

Stone Arch Bridge Over the Canal

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