Grand Union Canal Walk
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 33.6 mi (54 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 476 ft (145 m)
- Est. Time
- 11 hr 5 min
- High point
- 509 ft (155 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Along the way
- Drinking water: Cosgrove Lock Water Point 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Drinking water: Cosgrove Services Water Point 1 mi (1.6 km) from start
- Drinking water: Stoke Bruerne Bottom Lock Water Point 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Home farm CL 7.4 mi (12 km) from start
- Drinking water: Stoke Bruerne Water Point 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from start
- Drinking water: Gayton Junction Water Point 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Iron Furnace 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from start
- Drinking water: Weedon Bec Water Point 18.2 mi (29.3 km) from start
- Drinking water: Buckby Wharf Water Point 23.7 mi (38.1 km) from start
- Drinking water: Norton Junction Water Point 23.8 mi (38.4 km) from start
- Campsite 27.9 mi (44.9 km) from start
- Drinking water: Braunston East Water Point 28.1 mi (45.3 km) from start
- Drinking water: Braunston Water Point 28.2 mi (45.5 km) from start
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Questions about Grand Union Canal Walk
How long is Grand Union Canal Walk?
Grand Union Canal Walk is 33.6 mi (54 km) long. Most people take about 11 hr 5 min. It climbs 476 ft (145 m) in total, up to a high point of 509 ft (155 m).
How hard is Grand Union Canal Walk?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Grand Union Canal Walk?
20 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Grand Union Canal Walk?
Drinking water on the way at 0.9 mi (1.4 km), 1 mi (1.6 km), 6.7 mi (10.8 km), 7.6 mi (12.2 km). Toilets: 1 mi (1.6 km), 7.6 mi (12.2 km), 22.5 mi (36.2 km).
Is Grand Union Canal Walk shaded?
Partly shaded (40% under trees).
What can you do on Grand Union Canal Walk?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Grand Union Canal Walk?
Cosgrove Stores & Kitchen, 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Londis, 1.7 mi (2.7 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Grand Union Canal Walk?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Bridlepath RG1 Northamptonshire · Easy · 1 mi (1.7 km)
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