Blisworth Tunnel
Blisworth Tunnel is a canal tunnel on the Grand Union Canal in Northamptonshire, England, between the villages of Stoke Bruerne at the southern end and Blisworth at the northern end.
Southern Portal of Blisworth Tunnel | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Location | Blisworth, Northants, England |
| Coordinates | 52.1560°N 0.9285°W |
| OS grid reference | SP734514 |
| Status | Open, boat trips available. |
| Waterway | Grand Union Canal |
| Start | 52.1696°N 0.9354°W |
| End | 52.1458°N 0.9217°W |
| Operation | |
| Constructed | 1793-1805 |
| Opened | 25 March 1805 |
| Rebuilt | 1984 |
| Owner | Canal & River Trust |
| Technical | |
| Length | 3,076 yards (2,813 m) |
| Tunnel clearance | 4 feet 6 inches (1.4 m) |
| Width | 15 feet (4.6 m) |
| Water Depth | 5 feet (1.5 m) |
| Towpath | No |
| Boat-passable | Yes |
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