Easy gravel 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: November 16, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

215 m in total

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Bus stop

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8.28 km

Northampton Locks on the Grand Union Canal

Highlight • River

Opened on 1st May 1815, the Northampton Arm of the Grand Union Canal includes 17 locks and connects the canal with the River Nene in Northampton.

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8.53 km

Grand Union Canal Northampton Arm

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views of the locks going down to Northampton in the distance.
Great ride from Gayton Junction to the River Nene

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8.99 km

Northampton Arm Lock and Sculptures Picnic Area

Highlight • Structure

Look out for the small seating area under the trees and join the local sculptures for a picnic. You may even be lucky enough to find the small drawbridge down …

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9.23 km

Grand Union Canal Lock at M1 Underpass

Highlight • Bridge

Might not be much to look at to the uninitiated, but it's an interesting piece of engineering going on here to cram everything in... as well as the canal lock …

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11.4 km

Bridge Over the River Nene and Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

This bridge spans both the River Nene and the Grand Union Canal on Northampton's southeastern side. The area is surrounded by lush greenery, and they are plenty of connecting cycle paths making it an ideal spot for scenic rides.

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12.6 km

Kislingbury Syndicate Lakes

Highlight • Cycleway

Nicely updated gravel paths run between the fishing lakes and form part of the updated walking and cycles paths of Upton Country Park.

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17.4 km

Upton Country Park Gravel Path

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26.7 km

Field of Ponies

Highlight • Natural

look out for the field of ponies to the right, if you're lucky you may just see the latest members of the herd. On a hot day you'll see the little ones lounging around.

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29.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.39 km

9.19 km

8.08 km

2.04 km

599 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

4.79 km

4.22 km

3.19 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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