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Paddleboarding-Grand Union Canal Kings Langley to Batchworth
Paddleboarding-Grand Union Canal, Kings Langley to Batchworth
Explore a stretch of the Grand Union Canal where historic locks, a hidden waterfall, and lush parklands trace the tranquil waters of the Gade.
A full route description can be found in our book Paddleboarding South East
Starting Point Canal side adjacent to parking in Kings Langley
Parking Start Layby, Home Park Mill Link Road, Kings Langley, WD4 8DZ. Grid ref. TL 076 019; What3Words rungs.harsh.tubes. Finish Rickmansworth Aquadome car park (free), Frogmoor Lane, Batchworth, WD3 1NX. Grid ref. TQ 056 937; What3Words baked.shower.repair.
Train Kings Langley rail station, 350m walk to canal; Rickmansworth rail station, 900m walk from Batchworth Canal Centre.
Launching Canal side
Pitstops historic pub, Kings Head, Hunton Bridge, tel. 01923 262307.Cafe@Lock 81, Batchworth Lock, tel. 07548 747636.
Getting there J20 off M25 and 2nd exit at roundabout onto A4251 towards Kings Langley; then 2nd exit at next roundabout towards Home Park Industrial Estate on Home Park Mill Lane. Parking layby on R before canal bridge.
Special points
11 locks to portage.
Grand Union Canal Kings Langley to Batchworth Paddleboard route
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