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Long-distance trail

Grand Union Canal Walk

Hiking trail along the Grand Union Canal from Paddington in London to the centre of Birmingham.

Stages

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10.2 km approx. 2:30 h Point-to-point Walking
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Linear route of about 21 km along the Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal.

20.9 km approx. 5:15 h Point-to-point Walking
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Ascent
5 m
Elevation profile
20 m 40 m
4.3 km 9.1 km 17 km 0 km 21 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL

Linear route of about 8 km along the Slough Arm of the Grand Union Canal.

8.0 km approx. 2:00 h Point-to-point Walking
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Elevation profile
20 m 40 m
1.8 km 5.1 km 0 km 7.9 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL

10.8 km approx. 2:45 h Point-to-point Walking
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Birmingham to Napton section

62.6 km approx. 15:45 h Point-to-point Hiking
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Napton to Coy Carp section

133.9 km approx. 33:30 h Point-to-point Walking
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Linear route of about 26 km from Coy Carp to Brentford, a section of the Grand Union Canal Walk. Hardly any climbs.

26.2 km approx. 6:30 h Point-to-point Walking
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Ascent
5 m
Descent
36 m
Elevation profile
20 m 40 m
0 km 26 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL

Elevation data

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Regions along the route

The route passes through these regions. Each region guide shows the stages running through it, along with places to stay nearby.

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