Section 2 of 7, Grand Union Canal Walk
LN 101.02
Napton on the Hill to Birmingham
39.0 miles (62.7 km).
Up and down
About 538 m of climbing and 497 m of descent; highest point 140 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Napton on the Hill.
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 670 m from the start. DirectionsKings Head, 720 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Napton Reservoir (free), 670 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 730 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Birmingham. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- Five Ways, 820 m from the finish. DirectionsBirmingham New Street, 880 m from the finish. Directions
- Bus stops
- BR5, 120 m from the finish. DirectionsCambridge St / International Convention Centre, 130 m from the finish. DirectionsBR6, 130 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 45%, paved or flagged 22%, earth, rock and mud 13%; the rest (20%) isn't recorded.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 2 gates.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 19 m in a kilometre, 28.9 km in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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