Objective: take train from Rugby to Leamington Spa, and cycle back along the Grand Union and Oxford canals via Napton Junction to Rugby. Trip Type: solo cycle Distance: 26 miles Time to complete: 3.5 hrs, 7.4 mph Nicholson Guide: Guide 3, pp 119-124, 141-143 Costs: free parking at Rugby. Train from Rugby to Leamington Spa… Read More Leamington Spa to Rugby
Objective: cycle from the River Nene end of the Northampton arm to Braunston. Trip Type: 2 cars required Distance: 23 miles Time to complete: 4 hours, 6.9 mph Nicholson Guide: Guide 1, pp 84-92 Costs: free parking at both ends of the ride. There is no convenient train station at the Braunston end. Difficulty: hard… Read More Northampton to Braunston
Objective: cycle from Norton Junction on the Grand Union, to Foxton Locks on the Leicester branch Trip Type: 2 cars required Distance: 28 miles Time to complete: 4.5 hours, 6.5 mph Nicholson Guide: Guide 3, pp 89-95 Costs: pay & display parking at Foxton Locks, free parking on track / pub at Norton Junction Difficulty:… Read More Norton Junction to Foxton Locks
Objective: cycle from Lock 1 of the Grand Union Northampton arm to Milton Keynes, return by train back to Northampton Trip Type: solo cycle Distance: 26 miles cycling Time to complete: 3.25 hours cycling, 8.0 mph, plus train journey (20 minutes) Nicholson Guide: Guide 1, pp 82-85, 72-73, 76-77 Costs: free parking at Northampton, £10.40… Read More Northampton to Milton Keynes