Section 11 of 19, Grand Union Canal Walk
Rowington to Elmdon Heath
9.5 miles (15.2 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 202 690. Finish: SP 163 807. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 31 m of climbing and 18 m of descent; highest point 118 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Rowington.
- Bus stops
- Church, 320 m from the start. Directions SP 202 693Mill Lane, 320 m from the start. Directions SP 202 693
Getting back
The section finishes at Elmdon Heath. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Damson Lane / Lugtrout Lane, 250 m from the finish. Directions SP 160 807Damson Parkway / Lugtrout Lane, 310 m from the finish. Directions SP 164 805
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 34%, gravel and tracks 17%; the rest (48%) isn't recorded.
Almost all off road.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 14 m.
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