Walk the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line) by Train
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There are 2 stations within reach of the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line): within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line) runs about 46 miles in our route data, including any river sections it follows. The stations below are in order along it.
Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line) train stations
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
There-and-back walks
No two stations share a walkable stretch of the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line), so these walks head out along the towpath and come back to the same station. The distance is the longest the towpath allows, up to 20 miles; turn round sooner for a shorter walk.
| Station | Out along the towpath | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Wigston | 9.5 mi and back | 20 to 20.5 mi | about 6.5 to 7 hours |
| Long Buckby | 3.8 mi and back | 11 to 11.5 mi | about 3.5 to 4 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
Canal routes and towpaths © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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