are there any slipways on the grand union canal ?

Best bet is to ring British waterways, there were 2 one at Gayton and one at Stoke Bruerne but they were restricted access last time I looked. There is one at Milton Keynes Marina but it is £25 for usage.
 
Willow Tree marina on the Paddington Arm just off the 312 by the new Tesco's, about 15 mins from your place.
 
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