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| newstewart | 31 Dec 06:56 |
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Joined: 31 Dec 2007 Posts: 1 Bike: | Is it possible to cycle the entire length of the grand Union Canal from Birmingham to London with little road cycling. We are trying to plan this route to cycle this summer and hope it can be completed in 3 days. What we don't know is which sections you can't cycle on and (if any) are the detours easy to follow and will they include busy main roads. Our intentions are to travel from Glasgow to Birmingham by train and return from London to Glasgow. Any feedback would be appreciated. |
herbie 
| 08 Mar 14:43 |
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Joined: 17 Oct 2009 Posts: 98 Bike: My Profile | Hi Pedee, Can I ask where you stop at Leighton Buzzard. I struggle to find cycle friendly hotels/ B&B -- which has put me off doing the full route I have done Birmingham to Milton Keynes a couple of times but jump on train to come back same day. thanks |
| My Latest Route: Sep 2012 Birmingham to Worcestor Via Canal | |
| Pedee | 08 Mar 15:18 |
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Joined: 07 Mar 2012 Posts: 3 Bike: | Herbie try the Swan Last two years we have stopped at a travel lodge in Hemelhemstead this has been because the Swan in Lieghton Buzzard has been closed for refurb. However I believe we are booked into the Swan again this year. Previously they have accommodated 40 riders and bikes |
| sheffield | 11 Apr 09:40 |
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Joined: 11 Apr 2012 Posts: 1 Bike: | i am looking at doing the london to birmingham, but i want to carry on up to sheffield. Does anyone know if this is possible. |
| elmtreefarmaccommodation | 15 Jul 08:23 |
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Joined: 15 Jul 2012 Posts: 2 Bike: | If anyone is doing Grand Union Canal bike ride we are half way at bridge number 64. (north of Milton Keynes and south of Stoke Bruerne) If you are hard core cyclists you can do it in 2 days with a stop of at Elm Tree Farm Accommodation www.elmtreefarmbandb.co.uk We are situated opposite a pub so ideal for dinner. Some advice (from cyclists not me!)is that the Birmingham to us stretch is quite hard going in places, but from us to London the tow path is much nicer! GOOD LUCK! |
| elmtreefarmaccommodation | 15 Jul 08:24 |
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Joined: 15 Jul 2012 Posts: 2 Bike: | That is half way between London and Birmingham! ww.elmtreefarmbandb.co.uk |
| bootyfootball | 02 Aug 07:18 |
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Joined: 02 Aug 2012 Posts: 1 Bike: | Did London to Birmingam couple of weeks ago. Made it to Blisworth tunnel in one day 110 miles. Camped in a field- tow paths were good considering how wet it was. Day 2 65 miles to Birmingham was very tough going. Wet muddy and very overgrown in places. No punctures! |
| Tex | 26 Sep 11:31 |
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Joined: 26 Sep 2012 Posts: 1 Bike: | Planning to do B'ham to Northampton mid October but not sure if is Gas street or Salford Junction as the official start of the GUC |
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herbie
| 18 Oct 07:03 |
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Joined: 17 Oct 2009 Posts: 98 Bike: My Profile | Finally did got round to doing the Grand Union Canal Birmingham (Yardley) to London (Marylebone Station). 140 miles over two days ( detour to avoid Towpath around Braunston) 14 & half hours actual cycling 2.5 hours food breaks / stops during the two days No punctures / mechanical issues. 1st Half is the killer wet grass / muddy towpaths draining the legs. Overnight stay at Holiday Inn Express Milton Keynes. arranged cycle storage with Charles - Guest Service Manager. 2nd half was about keeping tired legs going on easier towpaths. With the condition of the tow paths and tired legs the average speed came down to 9.6 MPH. I caught train back to Solihull - but had to wait around as there are no bikes allowed on Chiltern Trains leaving London during the rush hour 16.30 and 19.30 ----- in hindsight I should have checked or got there earlier ------ |
| My Latest Route: Sep 2012 Birmingham to Worcestor Via Canal | |
| bike123 | 06 May 15:06 |
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Joined: 06 May 2013 Posts: 1 Bike: | hi me an my friend are thinking on cycling.from knowle in warickshire,to london over just a weekend.what ideal esentials would we need to take. |
| xeneize | 13 Nov 12:43 |
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Joined: 21 Jun 2011 Posts: 4 Bike: | Hi Im planning to go cycling from MK to London through the Grand Union Canal has somebody done this route? Do you need any special permit for cycling in the Canal? And, after that, the key question, is it possible to reach London through the Canal route, or is there any point where you cant continue? Thank you Read more at http://www.cycle-route.com/forum/General-Chat-MK-London-through-Grand-Union-Canal-Thread-5359.html#1GZX4ZVB6yMwbhHB.99 |
| Colinnjones | 24 Jun 14:54 |
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Joined: 24 Jun 2018 Posts: 1 Bike: | Hi all just undertaken the grand union Paddington to Gas street basin in 3 days all along the towpath June 2018 If you want to enjoy the trip more than just pain, I would suggest that you take 5-6 days and enjoy the stops on the way To do it in 3 day involved up to 10 hours a day including stops to repair 8 punctures I'm just over 50 and haven't cycled since 2003 (London to Brighton) so if you are planning this do a few 20 mile days out to get prepared, wear gel gloves and a soft saddle Some of the tow paths are great others are almost non existent and very overgrown with brambles Its a great challenge |
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