Section 4 of 19, Grand Union Canal Walk
Leighton Buzzard to Eaglestone
10.5 miles (16.8 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 915 250. Finish: SP 871 377. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 23 m of climbing and 35 m of descent; highest point 83 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Leighton Buzzard.
- Station
- Leighton Buzzard, 480 m from the start. Directions SP 910 250
- Bus stops
- Leighton Road opposite Tesco, Leighton Buzzard, 30 m from the start. Directions SP 915 250Bus stop, 90 m from the start. Directions SP 914 249Bus stop, 100 m from the start. Directions SP 914 249
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 90 m from the start. Directions SP 914 250Car park, 140 m from the start. Directions SP 916 251Car park, 300 m from the start. Directions SP 913 248
Getting back
The section finishes at Eaglestone. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 250 m from the finish. Directions SP 869 379Waterside, 260 m from the finish. Directions SP 869 375
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 51%, gravel and tracks 44%.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 3 m.
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