Section 9 of 19, Grand Union Canal Walk
Napton on the Hill to Radford Semele
9.2 miles (14.7 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 468 624. Finish: SP 344 648. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 36 m of climbing and 81 m of descent; highest point 100 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Napton on the Hill.
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 670 m from the start. Directions SP 465 618Kings Head, 720 m from the start. Directions SP 464 618
- Car parks
- Napton Reservoir (free), 670 m from the start. Directions SP 465 630Car park, 730 m from the start. Directions SP 464 618
Getting back
The section finishes at Radford Semele. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The Greswoldes, 300 m from the finish. Directions SP 346 646Kingshurst, 350 m from the finish. Directions SP 342 646
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 23%, gravel and tracks 22%, paved or flagged 15%; the rest (40%) isn't recorded.
Almost all off road.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 8 m.
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