Section 15 of 19, Grand Union Canal Walk
Hayes to Brentford
6.6 miles (10.7 km). About 2 hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 097 796. Finish: TQ 178 772. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 21 m of climbing and 46 m of descent; highest point 32 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hayes.
- Station
- Hayes and Harlington, 210 m from the start. Directions TQ 098 794
- Bus stops
- Clayton Road, 30 m from the start. Directions TQ 097 795Blyth Road, 130 m from the start. Directions TQ 097 795Hayes & Harlington Station, 170 m from the start. Directions TQ 097 794
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 250 m from the start. Directions TQ 098 793Car park, 400 m from the start. Directions TQ 101 797Car park, 500 m from the start. Directions TQ 093 798
Getting back
The section finishes at Brentford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Brentford, 720 m from the finish. Directions TQ 174 778
- Bus stops
- Brentford County Court, 200 m from the finish. Directions TQ 178 774Half Acre, 250 m from the finish. Directions TQ 176 774
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 58%, earth, rock and mud 15%, gravel and tracks 13%.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 10 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 3 m.
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