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.

Length	4.8 miles
Locks	17

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This arm of the Grand Union Canal is heavily locked, with 17 single locks along its short length.

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