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A calm canal with a series of lock gates in the distances is lined with large green trees, and reflects the blue sky on its surface.

Northampton Arm (Grand Union Canal)

The Northampton Arm leaves the Grand Union Canal mainline at Gayton Junction and joins the River Nene in the centre of Northampton.

This 4.8 mile stretch of canal which sits in our East Midlands region, has an impressive 17 locks. Running from Gayton Junction where it joins the Grand Union Canal to where it joins the River Nene.

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