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Uxbridge Lock – Hemel Hempstead Lock loop from Uxbridge

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Uxbridge Lock – Hemel Hempstead Lock loop from Uxbridge

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5.0

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Uxbridge Lock – Hemel Hempstead Lock loop from Uxbridge

03:42

53.8km

150m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 665 m for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.11 km

Uxbridge Lock

Highlight • Historical Site

Uxbridge Lock is a pretty section on the Grand Union Canal immediately north of Uxbridge. From here, you can walk along the canal in both directions. If you're lucky, you …

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9.15 km

Viewpoint

21.4 km

Grand Union Canal Lock and Towpath

Highlight • Bridge

23.5 km

Water Lane Lock

Highlight • River

26.0 km

Apsley Marina

Highlight • Structure

A lively modern marina with bars and restaurants.

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26.8 km

Hemel Hempstead Lock

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge over canal is narrow and very steep, and one side its uneven. Would suggest to dismount and walk your bike across

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27.6 km

Apsley Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Steep and narrow. You'll need a granny gear for this.

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30.9 km

Wooden Bridge Over Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Be wary of people walking as it is a thin path

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34.3 km

Lady Capel's Bridge

Highlight • River

At the point the Grand union is a good ride; wide enough and smooth enough for quick progress. Further north however...:-S

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53.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

21.4 km

7.24 km

2.32 km

1.04 km

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

9.49 km

8.34 km

7.44 km

7.32 km

5.74 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

31°C

19°C

11 %

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Uxbridge Lock – Hemel Hempstead Lock loop from Uxbridge

Uxbridge Lock

Grand Union Canal Lock and Towpath

Water Lane Lock

Apsley Marina

Hemel Hempstead Lock

Apsley Pedestrian Bridge

Wooden Bridge Over Grand Union Canal

Lady Capel's Bridge

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