Coal Tax Circuit: Batchworth to Walton-on-Thames

Length — 52km (walked 2018)

The western flank of the route is flat, comprising the Grand Union Canal, the Colne Valley, and the River Thames. There is even a trip on a ferry. The start at Batchworth is 1.5km by road from Rickmansworth station.

18: Batchworth to South Harefield — 9.40km; 40m ascent Canal towpath and River Colne.	Map Directions
19: South Harefield to Iver Lane — 9.20km; 27m ascent Canal towpath and River Colne	Map Directions
20: Iver Lane to Colnbrook — 9.92km; 45m ascent Canal towpath, River Colne, and the M25/M4 junction	Map Directions
21: Colnbrook to Staines-upon-Thames — 10.60km; 15m ascent Roads and paths to the River Thames	Map Directions
22: Staines-upon-Thames to Chertsey Bridge — 5.95km; 18m ascent Along the riverbank, on tarmac or on grass	Map Directions
23: Chertsey Bridge to Shepperton — 2.93km; 5m ascent The riverside path predominates	Map Directions
24: Shepperton Ferry Ferry details	No documents
25: Weybridge ferry terminal to Walton-on-Thames — 3.65km; 16m ascent Green space on Desborough Island	Map Directions

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