Heron Map – Grand Union Canal, Birmingham to Milton Keynes

This map is designed for tourists and boaters; and features an enlarged plan of Birmingham at a scale of 1:30000. It also includes detailed town plans of Warwick, Braunston, Weedon Bec, Stoke Bruerne, Kingswood, and the Lapworth Link to the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal, all at a scale of 1:12500. Additionally, there is a plan of the heart of Birmingham at 1:10000 and a map of the Grand Union Canal Walk, which is Britain’s first national waterways walk.This comprehensive map provides a wealth of useful information for both boaters and tourists. It includes details on navigation and historical sites, as well as visitor moorings, marinas, and boat hire centres. Facilities for boaters such as shops, post offices, and distance markers are also listed. For tourists, the guide offers information on tourist information centres, places of interest, pubs, nature reserves, parks, churches, national cycle routes, long-distance paths, public toilets, and caravan and campsites.The Grand Union Canal is the longest canal in Britain, stretching 137 miles from London to Birmingham. This particular map displays the western portion of the canal, covering the area from Birmingham to Milton Keynes. The route is primarily rural and peaceful, passing through Warwickshire and Northamptonshire, and includes the Northampton Arm and the start of the Leicester Line. The journey begins in Birmingham’s centre and leads through the suburbs towards historic Warwick and the impressive Georgian architecture of Royal Leamington Spa. The route then continues through Braunston, Weedon Bec, Blisworth, and Stoke Bruerne, where visitors can explore the canal museum, before finally arriving in Milton Keynes. While passing through the city, much of the canal is obscured by the surrounding parklands.See our full range of Heron Canal Maps.