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Please follow this link to our new Grand Union Canal Towpath website.
Walking Holiday in England on
The Grand Union Canal
between Birmingham and the Thames at Kew
via Leamington Spa, Stony Stratford and Tring
The Grand Union Canal is the longest canal in United Kingdom and the walk can be extended by walking on the Thames Path to the centre of London.
17 day itinerary
Birmingham to The Thames at Kew
15 days walking/16 nights
15 days walking
16 nights
Total Distance:
147 miles
Min/max daily distance:
7/13 miles
Average Daily distance:
10 miles
Grading:
easy
Features:
Gas Street Basin in Birmingham
Iron Trunk Aqueduct at Cosgrove
Hatton Flight of 21 locks
Royal Military Depot at Weedon Bec
Canal Museum at Stoke Bruerne
Kew Gardens
Syon Park House and Gardens
Day 1: Arrive Birmingham
Day 2: Gas Street Basin to Acocks Green 8 miles
Day 3: Acocks Green to Apworth 12 miles
Day 4: Apworth to Leamington Spa 13 miles
Day 5: Leamington Spa to Long Itchington 7 miles
Day 6: Long Itchington to Daventry 12 miles
Day 7: Daventry to Weedon Bec 7 miles
Day 8: Weedon Bec to Blisworth 8 miles
Day 9: Blisworth to Stony Stratford 12 miles
Day 10: Stony Stratford to Fenny Stratford 11 miles
Day 11: Fenny Stratford to Ivinghoe 13 miles
Day 12: Ivinghoe to Berkhamsted 10 miles
Day 13: Berkhamsted to Hunton Bridge 9 miles
Day 14: Hunton Bridge to Harefield 9 miles
Day 15: Harefield to Hayes 9 miles
Day 16: Hayes to Brentford/Kew 7 miles
Optional Day:Kew to central London 14 miles
Day 18: Depart after breakfast
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This walking holiday in the UK operates March to October and in either direction. The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too. Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages. Rest days can be taken in any location. Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of England or the UK. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers. Online booking available. A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure. |
This walking holiday on the Grand Union Canal connects with The Oxford Canal at Napton and Braunston
The Shakespeares Way at West Drayton
The Thames Path at Kew
What's included
in your UK walking holiday
on the Grand Union Canal Towpath
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries
- map of Grand Union Canal Towpath
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Travel Insurance We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let's Go Biking Ltd accepts no liability for the following: cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays. This is in addition to our existing booking conditions. |
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Optional Extras
for your UK Walking Holiday
on the Grand Union Canal Towpath
- upgrade to the region's most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
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Telephone Lines are open 7 days a week. UK +44 (0)1837 880075 or +44 (0)207 193 1252 9am to 9pm US +1 (646) 233-1541 New York 5 hours behind UK time: 4am to 4pm EST AUS +61 (02) 8006 0182 Sydney 10 hours ahead of UK time: 7pm to 7am EADT CAN +1 (647) 4786251 Toronto 5 hours behind UK time: 4am to 4pm EST |
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| Lunches
and Dinners These are not included. Evening meals: These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village. Packed lunches: These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route. |
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