Berkhamsted to Tring

This easy towpath route alongside the Grand Union Canal is a picturesque walk with much wildlife along the way. You'll pass by a number of locks, as well as the Cowroast Inn where farmers would stop off on their way to the London markets with their cattle, and Tring Cutting which was a major feat of engineering when it was completed in 1797.

Starting at the railway station, follow Station Road to Bridge 141 and descend here onto the towpath. Follow the towpath all the way to Bridge 135 right by Tring railway station.

Getting there

Parking: Parking at Berkhamsted and Tring railway stations is available and free to rail ticket holders on Saturdays and Sundays.

Public transport: North London Railways provides a fast and frequent service linking Tring, Kings Langley, Apsley and Hemel Hempstead with London (Euston), Watford Junction, Milton Keynes and Northampton. These stations are located close to the canal and trains run every half hour making it easy and convenient to walk one way and return by train, or vice versa. Pick up a free timetable at your local North London Railways station. Cheap Day Returns are valid for one return rail journey on the date shown on the tickets. They are valid for travel after 930am Monday to Friday, and all day Saturday and Sunday. A Network Card gives you one third off normal train fares at off-peak times, and you can take three other adults for the same discounted fare and up to four children for just £1.00 each.