Section 1 of 19, Grand Union Canal Walk
West Harefield to Kings Langley
9.7 miles (15.6 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 040 911. Finish: TL 075 029. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 37 m of climbing and 6 m of descent; highest point 72 m.
Getting there
The section starts at West Harefield.
- Bus stops
- Harefield West / Belfry Avenue, 300 m from the start. Directions TQ 042 909Mount Pleasant, 590 m from the start. Directions TQ 044 907Tilehouse Lane, 780 m from the start. Directions TQ 032 909
- Car parks
- Car park, 80 m from the start. Directions TQ 039 911Car park, 80 m from the start. Directions TQ 039 911Car park, 80 m from the start. Directions TQ 040 910
Getting back
The section finishes at Kings Langley. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Willow Edge, 180 m from the finish. Directions TL 073 028The Bell PH, 260 m from the finish. Directions TL 077 029Kingfisher Lure, 270 m from the finish. Directions TL 077 028
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 26%, paved or flagged 25%, earth, rock and mud 14%; the rest (35%) isn't recorded.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 5 m.
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