Birmingham to Napton section
OSM map layer · LineString
52.30, -1.55 · rel 86534
52.30, -1.55 · rel 86534
Grand Union Canal Walk
40,4 km from start to finish through urban area.
Warwickshire · 52.30°N ·
1.55°W
40,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× monument
1× ruins
Maintenance Barge
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Guy of Warwick
monument ·
170 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Calcutt Medieval Village (site of)
ruins ·
331 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Women's World Bowls 1996
monument ·
446 m off route
0,0 km
0%
War Memorial
monument ·
475 m off route
0,0 km
0%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Grand Union Canal Walk is 40.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Grand Union Canal Walk takes approximately 10h 4min to complete.
No, Grand Union Canal Walk is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Grand Union Canal Walk starts near coordinates 52.2715, -1.3254.
Grand Union Canal Walk is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.