The Three Locks – Stone Bridge Over Canal loop from Leighton Buzzard

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The Three Locks – Stone Bridge Over Canal loop from Leighton Buzzard

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The Three Locks – Stone Bridge Over Canal loop from Leighton Buzzard

01:50

17.1km

40m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.51 km

Picnic bench and bridge over the River Ouzel

Highlight • Bridge

You can cross the River Ouzel here on a wooden bridge by cycle or rest as the Picnic Bench and if you are very lucy see a Kingfisher

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8.40 km

Soulbury Three Locks on the Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

t’s a great place to admire the canal and boaters as they use the flight of three locks. Thirsty or fancy a bite to eat? The Three Locks Pub has …

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8.60 km

The Three Locks

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice pub near Stoke Hammond and Soulbury that sits next the canal. Great food and very friendly staff. Lots of outside seating available and a bike rack out the …

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8.63 km

Three Locks and The Three Locks pub

Highlight • Bridge

A picturesque scene along the Grand Union Canal of three locks stacked behind one another. This is a great place to stop and admire the view, you may even be …

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8.84 km

The Three Locks, Grand Union Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

We travelled approximately 1.5 miles along the Grand Union Canal (Lengt 137 miles from the Thames to Birmingham) starting from The Three Locks to the east. After a loop we …

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11.3 km

Grand Union Canal: Old Linslade to Globe Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This segment of the canal is quite rural in character despite being close to Linslade/Leighton Buzzard. You will often see Heron's waiting patiently and if you approach quietly you stand a good chance of getting close.

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17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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