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Lock 81 Café – Lock 81, Grand Union Canal loop from Watford Rural

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Lock 81 Café – Lock 81, Grand Union Canal loop from Watford Rural

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5.0

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Lock 81 Café – Lock 81, Grand Union Canal loop from Watford Rural

01:10

11.1km

110m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.09 km

Batchworth Arena

Highlight • Rest Area

No bikes allowed- there is a little bridge to cross

Tip by

5.19 km

Lock 81 Café

Highlight • Cafe

Outdoor cafe Opened Wednesday to Sunday 9:30 - 5:30pm : rwt.org.uk/around-batchworth/cafe

Tip by

5.24 km

London Road Bridge (Batchworth) No. 173

Highlight • Bridge

5.27 km

Lock 81, Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Bridge

5.53 km

St Mary the Virgin Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The stained glass window at the eastern end of the church is by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones and depicts Jesus hanging from the Tree of Life

Tip by

5.94 km

River Colne, River Chess, and Grand Union Canal Junction

Highlight • Viewpoint

Love stopping here to see the raging rapids after recent rainfall, just so nice to hear and see water up close

Tip by

11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.57 km

3.25 km

2.13 km

1.56 km

264 m

181 m

151 m

Surfaces

4.96 km

4.56 km

1.28 km

159 m

151 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

27°C

14°C

0 %

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Lock 81 Café – Lock 81, Grand Union Canal loop from Watford Rural

Batchworth Arena

Lock 81 Café

London Road Bridge (Batchworth) No. 173

Lock 81, Grand Union Canal

St Mary the Virgin Church

River Colne, River Chess, and Grand Union Canal Junction

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