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Branch Waterways

The Northampton Branch area includes part of the Grand Union Canal, and the River Nene. We have an active group of members who volunteer on the Northampton Arm to keep the locks and towpath well maintained for boaters and walkers alike.  

Local Area

Task Party
Track maintenance
Pic of IWA Banner
Volunteers taking a break
Group of Volunteers behind a lock beam
Volunteers busy by lockside
Mowing
task party
Task Party
Volunteer_15March22
Men and mowers, grass cutting
Volunteers 7 May 23
Volunteers taking a break
Social venue TheBoat
Pic of IWA Banner
task party
Group of Volunteers behind a lock beam
Volunteers working on lock gate
Pic of loading/unloading shed over a canal
Boat decorated for xmas
Pic of 1950's Boat rally
Social venue TheBoat
Volunteers 7 May 23
Annual Dinner 2023
WoottonBrook_Path
new signage
Volunteer strimming vegetation along the Northampton Arm
Work Party Volunteer

Waterways in the branch area

Adoption of the Northampton Arm

Our branch ‘Adopted’ the Northampton Arm in 2013. We look after the general maintenance of the canal and towpath.

Northampton Arm Plaque

A brass plaque is available to commemorate your trip along the Northampton Arm for £10.00 each including postage.

Email [email protected] for more information.

Local activities

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Welcome to the Northampton Arm

Download this leaflet for a map of the waterway, including information for boaters as well as details of the Family Mosaic Trail.

(1.93MB)

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Local events