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Braunston Tunnel (western entrance)

 
Towpath, Braunston NN11 7JG, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
Braunston Tunnel (western entrance) is a place on the waterways on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) between Braunston Visitor Moorings (marina end) (1 mile and 1½ furlongs and 6 locks to the west) and Welton Junction (proposed) (Proposed location of the Junction with the, as yet to be built, Daventry Canal) (1 mile and 7¾ furlongs to the east).
 
It is at one end of Braunston Tunnel.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Braunston Visitor Moorings (marina end) is Braunston Top Lock Visitor Moorings; 1¾ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Welton Junction (proposed) is Braunston Tunnel (eastern entrance); 1 mile and 1¼ furlongs away.

Mooring here is impossible (it may be physically impossible, forbidden, or allowed only for specific short-term purposes).

Braunston Lock No 43½ furlongs
Braunston Lock No 53 furlongs
Braunston Top Lock Bridge No 52½ furlongs
Braunston Top Lock No 62¼ furlongs
Braunston Top Lock Visitor Moorings 1¾ furlongs
Braunston Tunnel (western entrance)
Braunston Tunnel (eastern entrance)1 mile, 1¼ furlongs
Welton Wharf Bridge No 6 1 mile, 2¾ furlongs
Welton Wharf1 mile, 3 furlongs
Welton Junction (proposed)1 mile, 7¾ furlongs
Thrupp Covert Bridge No 72 miles, 1 furlong
 
 
Amenities

Amenities nearby at Braunston Tunnel (eastern entrance)

 Tesco
 Middlemore Farm
 Queen Of Hearts
 Boots Chemist
 Cashpoint
 
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Additional information

Interesting and useful video of the towpath walk from Braunston Tunnel (Western Entrance) to Braunston Marina https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nqJ6oPGMIw

 
Navigational Notes

All wide beam boat passage through Braunston Tunnel must be booked in advance so that the tunnel can be closed to other boat traffic. This is managed at either end of the tunnel by colleagues or volunteers to ensure safe passage.

Passage for wide beam boats can be accommodated on a Tuesday and Thursday only, with a maximum capacity for four boats, two in either direction.

Bookings can be made using our online booking system: Wide beam boats must be ready at the entrance of the tunnel for 7:45am prompt. On arrival please wait for instructions from the Trust representative before proceeding through the tunnel.

We kindly request a minimum of 24 hours’ notice for any cancellations.

 
Photos
 
External websites
 Grand Union Canal Walk — associated with Grand Union Canal
An illustrated walk along the Grand Union Canal from London to Birmingham
 THE GRAND JUNCTION CANAL - a highway laid with water. — associated with Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal)
An account of the Grand Junction Canal, 1792 - 1928, with a postscript. By Ian Petticrew and Wendy Austin.
 
Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

In the direction of Norton Junction

Norton Junction Bridge No 1 — 2 miles, 7½ furlongs away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Norton Junction Bridge No 1
Norton Sanitary Station — 3 miles, ½ furlongs away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Watford Pumping Station — 5 miles, ½ furlongs away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Pumping Station
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 5 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7
Crick Wharf — 7 miles, 6 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Crick Wharf
Stowe Hill Water Point — 8 miles, 4 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Stowe Hill Water Point
Yelvertoft Marina — 9 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Yelvertoft Marina
Yelvertoft Wharf — 10 miles and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Yelvertoft Wharf

In the direction of Braunston Turn

Braunston Stop — 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Road Bridge No 91 — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Services — 1 mile, 5 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Braunston Services
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 4 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Dunchurch Pools Marina
Wigrams Turn Marina — 6 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Calcutt Top Lock Winding Hole — 7 miles, 1 furlong and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Top Lock Winding Hole
Water Point at Bottom of Napton Locks — 8 miles, 5 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Water Point at Bottom of Napton Locks
Calcutt Marina — 7 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Hillmorton Water Point — 9 miles and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Hillmorton Water Point
Stockton Top Marina — 9 miles, 4 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Stockton Top Marina
Rugby Visitor Moorings — 11 miles, 3½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Rugby Visitor Moorings
Newbold Wharf — 12 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Newbold Wharf

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Norton Junction

Norton Sanitary Station — 3 miles, ½ furlongs away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 5 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7
Crick Wharf — 7 miles, 6 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Crick Wharf
Church Street Aqueduct — 8 miles, 1 furlong and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Church Street Aqueduct
Yelvertoft Wharf — 10 miles and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Yelvertoft Wharf
Gayton Services — 15 miles, 2½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Services
North Kilworth Marina — 19 miles and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Marina
Waterside Café — 19 miles, 1½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Waterside Café

In the direction of Braunston Turn

Braunston Stop — 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Services — 1 mile, 5 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Braunston Services
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 4 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Dunchurch Pools Marina
Wigrams Turn Marina — 6 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Napton Sanitary Station — 8 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Napton Sanitary Station
Calcutt Marina — 7 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Hillmorton Bridge No 71 — 8 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Hillmorton Bridge No 71
Newbold Wharf — 12 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Newbold Wharf
Bascote Bridge No 27 — 11 miles, 4½ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Bascote Bridge No 27
Fenny Compton Marina — 18 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Fenny Compton Marina
Radford Bottom Lock No 23 — 15 miles, 1½ furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Radford Bottom Lock No 23

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Norton Junction

Norton Sanitary Station — 3 miles, ½ furlongs away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 5 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7
Crick Wharf — 7 miles, 6 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Crick Wharf
Yelvertoft Marina — 9 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Yelvertoft Marina
Gayton Services — 15 miles, 2½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Services

In the direction of Braunston Turn

Braunston Road Bridge No 91 — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Services — 1 mile, 5 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Braunston Services
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 4 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Dunchurch Pools Marina
Wigrams Turn Marina — 6 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Napton Sanitary Station — 8 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Napton Sanitary Station
Calcutt Marina — 7 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Hillmorton Bridge No 71 — 8 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Hillmorton Bridge No 71
Clifton Wharf — 10 miles, 3 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Clifton Wharf
Rugby Visitor Moorings — 11 miles, 3½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Rugby Visitor Moorings
Fosse Wharf — 14 miles, 2 furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Fosse Wharf
Warwickshire Narrowboat Hire Base — 19 miles, 3 furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Warwickshire Narrowboat Hire Base

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Norton Junction

Norton Junction — 2 miles, 7¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Welton Hythe Marina — 3 miles, 2¾ furlongs away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Hythe Marina
Welton Haven Marina — 3 miles, 6½ furlongs away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Haven Marina
Watling Street Bridge Winding Hole — 4 miles, 1¾ furlongs away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watling Street Bridge Winding Hole Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Pumping Station Winding Hole
Whilton Marina — 4 miles, 4 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Whilton Marina
Ashby's Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, 3½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Ashby's Bridge Winding Hole
Crick Marina Entrance No 3 — 7 miles, 7 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Crick Marina Entrance No 3
Crick Marina Entrance No 2 — 7 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Crick Marina Entrance No 2
Crick Marina Entrance No 1 — 8 miles, ½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Crick Marina Entrance No 1

In the direction of Braunston Turn

Braunston Marina (western entrance) — 1 mile, 1¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Turn — 1 mile, 4¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Wolfamcote Winding Hole — 2 miles, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wolfamcote Winding Hole
Thick Thorne House Winding Hole — 5 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Thick Thorne House Winding Hole
Napton Junction — 6 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction
Napton Marina — 6 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Napton Marina
Calcutt Top Lock Winding Hole — 7 miles, 1 furlong and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Top Lock Winding Hole
Bridge Inn Winding Hole — 7 miles, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Bridge Inn Winding Hole
Wharf Farm Winding Hole — 7 miles, 4 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Wharf Farm Winding Hole
Napton Winding Hole — 8 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Napton Winding Hole

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Norton Junction

Whilton Marina — 4 miles, 4 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Whilton Marina
Blisworth Marina — 15 miles, 3 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Blisworth Marina

In the direction of Braunston Turn

Braunston Marina (western entrance) — 1 mile, 1¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 4 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Dunchurch Pools Marina

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Norton Junction

Welton Hythe Marina — 3 miles, 2¾ furlongs away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Hythe Marina
Welton Haven Marina — 3 miles, 6½ furlongs away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Haven Marina
Stowe Hill Marina Service Wharf — 8 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Stowe Hill Marina Service Wharf
Yelvertoft Marina — 9 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Yelvertoft Marina
Blisworth Marina — 15 miles, 3 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Blisworth Marina
Gayton Marina — 15 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Marina
North Kilworth Marina — 19 miles and 7 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Marina

In the direction of Braunston Turn

Dunchurch Pools Marina — 4 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Dunchurch Pools Marina
Barby Moorings — 6 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Barby Moorings
Wigrams Turn Marina — 6 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Calcutt Marina — 7 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin) — 7 miles, 3½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin)
Stockton Top Marina — 9 miles, 4 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Stockton Top Marina
Clifton Wharf — 10 miles, 3 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Clifton Wharf
Falls Bridge Wharf — 13 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Falls Bridge Wharf
Stretton Stop — 17 miles, 1 furlong and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Stretton Stop
Delta Marine Services — 19 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Delta Marine Services
Warwickshire Narrowboat Hire Base — 19 miles, 3 furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Warwickshire Narrowboat Hire Base
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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Wikipedia

Wikipedia has a page about Braunston Tunnel

Braunston Tunnel is on the Grand Union Canal about 830 yds (760 m) east of Braunston, Northamptonshire, England top lock. It is in the northern outskirts of Daventry, about 2 km east of the village of Braunston.

Braunston Tunnel is 2,042 yards (1,867 m) in length. Built by Jessop and Barnes, the tunnel has no towpath and is 4.8m wide by 3.76m high.

It was opened in 1796. Its construction was delayed by soil movement and it was probably the resulting movement that led to the tunnel having a slight 'S' bend. There is room for two 7 ft (2.13 m) beam boats to pass. There are three air shafts along its length.

The tunnel passes underground alongside another Grand Union Canal feature, Drayton Reservoir, from which the feeder enters the canal at the east end of the tunnel.

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