Canal - Walking Pace

Shropshire Union Canal and Chester City Walls

Distance: 17 miles (27.4 km)
Ascent: 179 metres
Grade: 54 (Challenging)
Allow: 6h 30m to 11h 15m
Start: YHA Chester Trafford Hall
Region: North West of England

Following country lanes and canal to Chester’s historic city walls.

Welcombe Hills

Distance: 8.3 miles (13.4 km)
Ascent: 98 metres
Grade: 36 (Moderate)
Allow: 3h 30m to 5h 45m
Start: YHA Stratford-upon-Avon
Region: West Midlands

A walk to the Welcombe Hills Obelisk, providing views across Warwickshire.

Moira and Donisthorpe

Distance: 3.2 miles (5.1 km)
Ascent: 50 metres
Grade: 18 (Easy)
Allow: 1h 45m to 2h 15m
Start: YHA National Forest
Region: East Midlands

A gentle walk through the National Forest and along the Ashby canal.

Tor y Foel

Distance: 6.3 miles (10.1 km)
Ascent: 557 metres
Grade: 53 (Challenging)
Allow: 3h 30m to 5h 30m
Start: YHA Brecon Beacons Danywenallt
Region: Wales

A great single peak walk with stunning views over the National Park.

Talybont-on-Usk

Distance: 3.9 miles (6.3 km)
Ascent: 162 metres
Grade: 24 (Moderate)
Allow: 1h 45m to 3h
Start: YHA Brecon Beacons Danywenallt
Region: Wales

A lovely route to the pretty canal and village of Talybont-on-Usk.

Manchester Castlefield Basin

Distance: 1.5 miles (2.4 km)
Ascent: 9 metres
Grade: 9 (Easy)
Allow: 30m to 1h
Start: YHA Manchester
Region: North West of England

A short walk around historic Manchester canals.

London, Little Venice and Abbey Road

Distance: 7 miles (11.3 km)
Ascent: 40 metres
Grade: 20 (Easy)
Allow: 2h 30m to 3h 15m
Start: YHA London Central
Region: London

A varied walk with a Royal Park, canal and iconic sites.

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