Walking Britain Grand Union Canal - Aylesbury to Wendover
Introduction to Walk 3669
Region - Chilterns
County/Area - Buckinghamshire
Author - Peter Smyly
Length - 11.7 miles / 19 km
Ascent - 330 feet / 100 metres
Time - 6 hours 10 minutes
Grade - moderate
A linear Buckinghamshire walk from Aylesbury to Wendover using two sections of the Grand Union Canal. The route follows a section of the Aylesbury Arm before crossing fields to join the disused Wendover Arm. The scenery during the walk is varied and interesting. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 181 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 181 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
Other walks nearby
4.7 miles / 7.5 km away
Wendover Woods from Wendover
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km
4.7 miles / 7.5 km away
The Ridgeway south of Wendover
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 7.3 miles / 11.8 km
4.7 miles / 7.5 km away
Chiltern Hills circular from Wendover
Grade - moderate
Length - 10.0 miles / 16.3 km
4.7 miles / 7.5 km away
Chequers and Coombe Hill from Wendover
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km
6.4 miles / 10.3 km away
The Ridgeway at Chequers
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 7.3 miles / 11.8 km
6.8 miles / 10.9 km away
Wendover Woods from Tring
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km
6.8 miles / 10.9 km away
Long Marston from Cheddington circular
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 6.5 miles / 10.6 km
6.9 miles / 11.0 km away
Princes Risborough circular
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 9.5 miles / 15.4 km
7.2 miles / 11.5 km away
Cheddington to Tring via Marsworth
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km
Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
Recommended Books & eBooks
Walking in the Chilterns
A guidebook to 35 walks in the Chiltern Hills of southern England. These chalk hills and ancient woodlands stretch from Reading and the Thames valley through Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire to Luton. Walking in the Chilterns - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - for walkers of all abilities, with walks from 4 to 12 miles long.
More information
Walking in the Thames Valley
Walking in the Thames Valley describes 25 adventurous day walks in the area covering the North Hampshire Downs, Berkshire and the Southern Chilterns with easy access to London and Reading. The circular walks vary from 10 to 18 miles, including one 2-day walk, as well as shorter route options for those who want a less strenuous day out.
More information
Map and Compass
An instructive guidebook explaining map and compass techniques, to help readers enhance their outdoor experiences. Whether you are experienced in map-reading, or have never used a compass before, this guidebook will sharpen your skills and have you exploring new areas in no time. There are also tips for GPS and digital mapping technologies.
More information
