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Little Venice to Gas Street Basin - Grand Union Canal (and small sections of other waterways - details below)

From: 24/05/25 06:00

To: 26/05/25 15:30 inclusive

Type: Advice

Reason: Event

Locations

Closest waterwayPaddington Arm (Grand Union Canal)
Starts atBridge 21, Bulls Bridge
Ends atPaddington Arm (Grand Union Canal) - 021
Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atBridge 96, Roving Bridge, Warwick Bar
Ends atGrand Union Canal - 212

Description

Original 08/05/2025 14:30

An ultra-marathon, organised by Canalrace C.I.C. is taking place between 6am Saturday 24th May and 3:30pm on Monday 26th May on the Grand Union Canal, but also along small section of the Paddington Arm, Digbeth Branch, Birmingham and Fazeley Canal, and the New Mainline.

The route will start in Little Venice and finish at Gas Street Basin. This notice covers the route from Little Venice on the Paddington Arm, onto the Grand Union Canal. For further route details from the end of the Grand Union Canal to Gas Street Basin please see the notice at https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/0196b060-80f5-7208-9d17-6b7c95d5358d

The towpath will remain open but there might be slight delays. Please follow any safety advice from event stewards and proceed with care.

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