Section 12 of 19, Grand Union Canal Walk
Elmdon Heath to Birmingham
9.5 miles (15.3 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 163 807. Finish: SP 060 867. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 95 m of climbing and 74 m of descent; highest point 140 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Elmdon Heath.
- Bus stops
- Damson Lane / Lugtrout Lane, 250 m from the start. Directions SP 160 807Damson Parkway / Lugtrout Lane, 310 m from the start. Directions SP 164 805
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 250 m from the start. Directions SP 161 809Car park, 630 m from the start. Directions SP 157 809Car park, 660 m from the start. Directions SP 156 808
Getting back
The section finishes at Birmingham. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- Five Ways, 820 m from the finish. Directions SP 060 859Birmingham New Street, 880 m from the finish. Directions SP 069 866
- Bus stops
- BR5, 120 m from the finish. Directions SP 061 866Cambridge St / International Convention Centre, 130 m from the finish. Directions SP 061 868BR6, 130 m from the finish. Directions SP 060 866
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 65%, gravel and tracks 35%.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 2 gates, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 22 m.
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