Upton Country Park Footbridge
Upton Valley Way East, Northampton NN4 9QG, United Kingdom
Upton Country Park Footbridge carries the M2 motorway over the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) near to Birmingham.
Early plans of what would become the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) were drawn up by Barry Yates in 1816 but problems with Waveney Locks caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1876. Orginally intended to run to Guildford, the canal was never completed beyond Bassetlaw except for a 8 mile isolated section from Huntingdon to Luton. The Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) was closed in 1955 when Bolton Tunnel collapsed. Despite the claim in "I Wouldn't Moor There if I Were You" by Thomas Taylor, there is no evidence that George Harding ever swam through Erewash Aqueduct in 17 minutes to encourage restoration of Newington Boat Lift
Upton Country Park Footbridge
is a minor waterways place
on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) between
Northampton Junction (Junction of River Nene and GU Northampton Branch) (2 miles
and 3 locks
to the east) and
Gayton Junction (Junction with Grand Union Northampton Branch) (2 miles and 6½ furlongs
and 14 locks
to the south).
The nearest place in the direction of Northampton Junction is Upton Way Bridge No 9B;
½ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Gayton Junction is Upton Valley Way Narrows;
1¾ furlongs
away.
There is access (suitable for wheels) to the towpath here.
Mooring here is unrated.
There is a bridge here which takes a track over the canal.
| Hunsbury Lock No 16 | 1 mile, 2½ furlongs | |
| Ringway Footbridge No 14 | 1 mile, 1¼ furlongs | |
| Duston Mill Bridge No 13 | 4¼ furlongs | |
| Hardingstone Lock No 15 | 2 furlongs | |
| Upton Way Bridge No 9B | ½ furlongs | |
| Upton Country Park Footbridge | ||
| Upton Valley Way Narrows | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Upton Valley Way Bridge No 9A | 2½ furlongs | |
| Samwell Way Narrows | 4 furlongs | |
| Banbury Lane Bridge No 9 | 5½ furlongs | |
| Wootton Lock No 14 | 5¾ furlongs | |
The bridge was installed in 2012 by Sustrans as part of the the creation of National Cycle Route 536 to re-vitalise Northampton's existing cycling and walking facilities. The same project re-surfaced the towpath used by the route and restored Bridges 13 and 14.
- Grand Union Canal Walk — associated with Grand Union Canal
- An illustrated walk along the Grand Union Canal from London to Birmingham
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Northampton Junction
Northampton Marina — 2 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Northampton Marina
White Mills Marina — 10 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to White Mills Marina
Wellingborough Embankment Visitor Moorings — 15 miles, ½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Wellingborough Embankment Visitor Moorings
In the direction of Gayton Junction
Gayton Services — 2 miles, 6½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
The Boat Inn (Stoke Bruerne) — 6 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to The Boat Inn (Stoke Bruerne)
Stowe Hill Water Point — 9 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Stowe Hill Water Point
Stoke Bruerne Bottom Lock No 20 — 7 miles, 4 furlongs and 20 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Stoke Bruerne Bottom Lock No 20
Stoke Bruerne Services — 7 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Stoke Bruerne Services
Cosgrove Sanitary Station — 13 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Cosgrove Sanitary Station
Winding Hole below Cosgrove Lock — 13 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Winding Hole below Cosgrove Lock
Norton Sanitary Station — 15 miles, ¼ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Norton Junction Bridge No 1 — 15 miles, 2 furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Norton Junction Bridge No 1
Watford Pumping Station — 17 miles, 3 furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Pumping Station
Giffard Park Sanitary Station — 18 miles, 4½ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Giffard Park Sanitary Station
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 17 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7
Braunston Stop — 19 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Stop
Braunston Road Bridge No 91 — 19 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Road Bridge No 91
Braunston Services — 19 miles, 6 furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Braunston ServicesNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Northampton Junction
Northampton Marina — 2 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Northampton Marina
White Mills Marina — 10 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to White Mills Marina
In the direction of Gayton Junction
Gayton Services — 2 miles, 6½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Waterside Café — 6 miles, 5½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Waterside Café
Church Street Aqueduct — 9 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Church Street Aqueduct
Stoke Bruerne Services — 7 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Stoke Bruerne Services
Cosgrove Sanitary Station — 13 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Cosgrove Sanitary Station
Norton Sanitary Station — 15 miles, ¼ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Newport Pagnell Road Bridge No 76 — 17 miles, 5 furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Newport Pagnell Road Bridge No 76
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 17 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7
Braunston Stop — 19 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Stop
Braunston Services — 19 miles, 6 furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Braunston ServicesNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Northampton Junction
Northampton Marina — 2 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Northampton Marina
White Mills Marina — 10 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to White Mills Marina
Wellingborough Embankment Visitor Moorings — 15 miles, ½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Wellingborough Embankment Visitor Moorings
Ditchford Lock No 15 — 17 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Ditchford Lock No 15
In the direction of Gayton Junction
Gayton Services — 2 miles, 6½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Stoke Bruerne Services — 7 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Stoke Bruerne Services
Cosgrove Sanitary Station — 13 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Cosgrove Sanitary Station
Norton Sanitary Station — 15 miles, ¼ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Giffard Park Sanitary Station — 18 miles, 4½ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Giffard Park Sanitary Station
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 17 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7
Braunston Road Bridge No 91 — 19 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Road Bridge No 91
Braunston Services — 19 miles, 6 furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Braunston ServicesNearest place to turn
In the direction of Northampton Junction
Northampton Lock Winding Hole — 1 mile, 7¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northampton Junction
Northampton Junction — 2 miles and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northampton Junction
Northampton Marina — 2 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Northampton Marina
Winding Hole below Railway Bridge — 2 miles, 4 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Westbridge Arm Junction, then on the River Nene (Westbridge Arm) to Winding Hole below Railway Bridge
Northampton Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Northampton Lock Weir Exit No 1
Nunn Mills Sluice Exit — 2 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Nunn Mills Sluice Exit
Rush Mills Lock Weir Entrance — 3 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Rush Mills Lock Weir Entrance
Abington Lock Weir Exit — 4 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Abington Lock Weir Exit
Weston Favell Lock Weir Entrance No 2 — 5 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Weston Favell Lock Weir Entrance No 2
Weston Favell Lock Weir Exit No 2 — 5 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Weston Favell Lock Weir Exit No 2
Clifford Hill Lock Weir Entrance No 1 — 6 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Clifford Hill Lock Weir Entrance No 1
Billing Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 6 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Billing Lock Weir Exit No 1
Billing Lock Weir Exit No 2 — 6 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Billing Lock Weir Exit No 2
In the direction of Gayton Junction
Rothersthorpe Top Lock Winding Hole — 2 miles, ¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Gayton Junction — 2 miles, 6½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Blisworth Marina — 2 miles, 7 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Blisworth Marina
Bugbrooke Winding Hole — 6 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Bugbrooke Winding Hole
Blisworth Tunnel Winding Hole — 6 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Blisworth Tunnel Winding Hole
Heyford Fields Marina — 6 miles, 6½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Heyford Fields Marina
Heyford Winding Hole — 7 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Heyford Winding HoleNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Northampton Junction
Northampton Marina — 2 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Northampton Marina
Wellingborough Embankment Visitor Moorings — 15 miles, ½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to Wellingborough Embankment Visitor Moorings
In the direction of Gayton Junction
Blisworth Marina — 2 miles, 7 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Blisworth Marina
Whilton Marina — 13 miles, 5 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Whilton Marina
Braunston Marina (western entrance) — 19 miles, 2½ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Marina (western entrance)Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Northampton Junction
White Mills Marina — 10 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the River Nene (main river) to White Mills Marina
In the direction of Gayton Junction
Gayton Marina — 2 miles, 4½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Blisworth Marina — 2 miles, 7 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Blisworth Marina
Stowe Hill Marina Service Wharf — 9 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Stowe Hill Marina Service Wharf
Yardley Wharf — 10 miles, 2½ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Yardley Wharf
Welton Hythe Marina — 15 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Hythe Marina
Welton Haven Marina — 16 miles, 1 furlong and 21 locks away
Travel to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Haven MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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