Section 5 of 19, Grand Union Canal Walk
Eaglestone to Cosgrove
9.2 miles (14.8 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 871 377. Finish: SP 792 426. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 33 m of climbing and 31 m of descent; highest point 75 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Eaglestone.
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 250 m from the start. Directions SP 869 379Waterside, 260 m from the start. Directions SP 869 375
- Car parks
- Car park, 310 m from the start. Directions SP 869 380Car park, 340 m from the start. Directions SP 869 380Visitors' Car Park B Pay On Return, 440 m from the start. Directions SP 868 374
Getting back
The section finishes at Cosgrove. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Crossroads (SW-bound), 200 m from the finish. Directions SP 790 425Crossroads (NE-bound), 240 m from the finish. Directions SP 790 425Lodge (opp), 1000 m from the finish. Directions SP 785 420
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 30%, gravel and tracks 16%, earth, rock and mud 13%; the rest (41%) isn't recorded.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 2 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 3 m.
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