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Central Bedfordshire
Leighton-Linslade

The Globe Inn – Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Linslade

Moderate

60

runners

The Globe Inn – Grand Union Canal Towpath loop from Linslade

01:12

11.0km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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114 m

St Mary the Virgin's Church, Linslade

Highlight • Historical Site

There's a Holy Well just a few hundred yards north of this church. The well's waters are known for their miraculous healing powers, so get down there if your legs need a quick pick-me-up!

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999 m

The Globe Inn

Highlight • Cafe

Popular with walkers and cyclists and well as Canal Boats during the season. Sit outside in summer or hunker down next to the fire in winter. I have enjoyed food, …

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1.10 km

Globe Inn to Twelve Arches Weir

Highlight (Segment) • Pub

This scenic section with a lock segment is popular with walkers and cyclists heading from Leighton Buzzard Town to the Globe Inn.

Twelve Arches Weir (originally built with 12 arches, …

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2.34 km

Grand Union Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Often busy with children feeding ducks, walkers enjoying the canalscape or moored boats heading to Tesco Supermarket or the town. If you want a quicker route take Vimy Road or …

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7.05 km

The Grand Union Canal was once one of the most important waterways in Britain, carrying goods between London and Birmingham. The canal travels 137 miles (220 km) in total, with …

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6

8.50 km

Part of the Greensand Ridge Walk you cross the floodplain with views of fields, woods and farms. Its a lovely walk but the floodplain part can be wet enough to …

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7

10.9 km

Stone Bridge Over Canal

Highlight • Structure

B

11.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.03 km

3.97 km

415 m

241 m

157 m

139 m

Surfaces

4.54 km

2.85 km

2.72 km

554 m

289 m

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