Grand Union Canal Walk
Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Warwickshire, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 25.1 mi (40.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 341 ft (104 m)
- Est. Time
- 8 hr 15 min
- High point
- 407 ft (124 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Drinking water: Turners Green Water Point 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from start
- Drinking water: Hatton Top Lock Water Point 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Maintenance Barge 8.7 mi (14 km) from start
- Drinking water: Cape Top Lock Water Point 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from start
- Drinking water: Cape Bottom Lock Water Point 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from start
- Shelter 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from start
- Shelter 14.1 mi (22.8 km) from start
- Shelter 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from start
- Drinking water: Fosse Water Point 17.4 mi (28 km) from start
- Drinking water: Bascote Water Point 20.1 mi (32.3 km) from start
- Drinking water: Stockton Water Point 21.4 mi (34.5 km) from start
- Campsite 22.7 mi (36.6 km) from start
- Drinking water: Calcutt Water Point 24.6 mi (39.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Wigrams 25.1 mi (40.4 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 25.1 mi (40.4 km) long. Most people take about 8 hr 15 min. It climbs 341 ft (104 m) in total, up to a high point of 407 ft (124 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?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Grand Union Canal Walk?
Drinking water on the way at 4.2 mi (6.8 km), 8.6 mi (13.8 km), 11.4 mi (18.3 km), 11.6 mi (18.6 km). Toilets: 8.6 mi (13.9 km), 16.4 mi (26.4 km).
Is Grand Union Canal Walk shaded?
Partly shaded (59% under trees).
What can you do on Grand Union Canal Walk?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Grand Union Canal Walk?
The King's Arms, 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat.
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.
Trails near Grand Union Canal Walk
- Rail Trail: Dorridge > Lapworth Warwickshire · Easy · 7 mi (11.3 km)
- Grand Union Canal Walk Birmingham · Moderate · 16 mi (25.8 km)
- E2 hiking trail Birmingham Solihull · Hard · 12.1 mi (19.4 km)
- Baddesley Clinton to Packwood Walk, Baddesley Clinton Two Pits Park · Moderate · 9.4 mi (15.1 km)
- Baddesley Clinton Canal Walk, Baddesley Clinton Warwickshire · Easy · 3.6 mi (5.7 km)
- Heart of England Way Countryside Walk, Baddesley Clinton Warwickshire · Easy · 3.1 mi (4.9 km)
- Rail Trail: Lapworth Circular Warwickshire · Easy · 4.1 mi (6.6 km)
- Solihull-Knowle Solihull · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.8 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap