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The Three Locks – Stone Bridge Over Canal loop from Leighton Buzzard

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The Three Locks – Stone Bridge Over Canal loop from Leighton Buzzard

Hard

4.0

(2)

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The Three Locks – Stone Bridge Over Canal loop from Leighton Buzzard

01:50

17.1km

40m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.51 km

Picnic bench and bridge over the River Ouzel

Highlight • Bridge

You can cross the River Ouzel here on a wooden bridge by cycle or rest as the Picnic Bench and if you are very lucy see a Kingfisher

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8.40 km

Soulbury Three Locks on the Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

t’s a great place to admire the canal and boaters as they use the flight of three locks. Thirsty or fancy a bite to eat? The Three Locks Pub has …

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8.60 km

The Three Locks

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice pub near Stoke Hammond and Soulbury that sits next the canal. Great food and very friendly staff. Lots of outside seating available and a bike rack out the …

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8.63 km

Three Locks and The Three Locks pub

Highlight • Bridge

A picturesque scene along the Grand Union Canal of three locks stacked behind one another. This is a great place to stop and admire the view, you may even be …

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8.84 km

The Three Locks, Grand Union Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

We travelled approximately 1.5 miles along the Grand Union Canal (Lengt 137 miles from the Thames to Birmingham) starting from The Three Locks to the east. After a loop we …

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11.3 km

Grand Union Canal: Old Linslade to Globe Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This segment of the canal is quite rural in character despite being close to Linslade/Leighton Buzzard. You will often see Heron's waiting patiently and if you approach quietly you stand a good chance of getting close.

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17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

4.37 km

459 m

336 m

123 m

Surfaces

8.32 km

8.04 km

316 m

213 m

115 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 4 July

27°C

14°C

6 %

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The Three Locks – Stone Bridge Over Canal loop from Leighton Buzzard

Picnic bench and bridge over the River Ouzel

Soulbury Three Locks on the Grand Union Canal

The Three Locks

Three Locks and The Three Locks pub

The Three Locks, Grand Union Canal

Stone Bridge Over Canal

Grand Union Canal: Old Linslade to Globe Bridge

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