Section 6 of 19, Grand Union Canal Walk
Cosgrove to Rothersthorpe
11.4 miles (18.3 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 792 426. Finish: SP 705 557. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 77 m of climbing and 60 m of descent; highest point 130 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Cosgrove.
- Bus stops
- Crossroads (SW-bound), 200 m from the start. Directions SP 790 425Crossroads (NE-bound), 240 m from the start. Directions SP 790 425Lodge (opp), 1000 m from the start. Directions SP 785 420
Getting back
The section finishes at Rothersthorpe.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Kislingbury Road (opp), 1.3 km away (Directions); Northampton station, 6.3 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 55%, paved or flagged 18%; the rest (21%) isn't recorded.
About 13% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 32 m in a kilometre (1 in 31), starting 6.8 miles in.
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