Grand Union Canal Walk

The Grand Union Canal Walk runs along the length of the canal which links England's two biggest cities from Little Venice in Paddington into the heart of Birmingham. As it links the two major English cities it was a major transport link before the coming of the rail and road travel. These days the canal is almost exclusively used by pleasure craft and the towpath by the pleasure craft persons and by leisure and long distance walkers.

Also in Birmingham, United Kingdom • Brent, United Kingdom • Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom • Harrow, United Kingdom • Hertfordshire, United Kingdom • Northamptonshire, United Kingdom • Oxfordshire, United Kingdom • Solihull, United Kingdom • Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Hiking Severe

Distance: 225 km
Ascent: 721 m
Descent: 610 m
Duration: 1 day +

Low Point: 22 m
High Point: 153 m
Gradient: 1˚

This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's an unknown remoteness, it features unknown exposure and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 22 m to the maximum altitude of 153 m, the route covers 225 km, 721 vertical metres of ascent and 610 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Days: 9-14

Difficulty

Severe

Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.

Grand Union Canal Walk

Description

Difficulty

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