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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.

Places to visit near the Northampton Arm

Blisworth Tunnel

Visit one of the longest tunnels in Britain

Braunston

This busy, but splendid rural setting has lots of amenities available at Braunston Marina and at the pretty village of Braunston

Cosgrove & Wolverton

Cosgrove is an historic village with an attractive church lying to the north of Milton Keynes on the Grand Union Canal

The Canal Museum, Stoke Bruerne

A historic Grade II listed corn mill, it offers three floors of rich waterway heritage and panoramic views

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