Canal Exploration from Bugbrooke

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Overview

Along the Grand Union Canal passing two marinas. Hopefully lots of water wildlife. Plus a chance to look at Antique Shop and excellent second hand Book Shop in the old Cavalry Barracks at Weedon Bec.

Sunday, 15 February 2026

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 22.5km / 14.0mi
Ascent:: 91.4m / 300ft
Type:: circular

Up near the top of the Northamptonshire Uplands we will return through both Church and Upper Stowe. If it's clear there should be great views.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SP 67443 57349
Nearest postcode:: NN7 3RG
what3words:: tables.festivity.shippers

Start time:: 9:30 am

The Public Car Park next to the Church in Bugbrooke Village.

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