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Cross Roads in Flaunden Sign posts are not designed for car drivers ok for a horse and cart

Dons Wood

Dons Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 150 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers...

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Hertfordshire

England

Garden Centre in Chipperfield This centre is in the middle of the village

Lower Plantation

Lower Plantation is a charming woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Situated near the town of Wood and surrounded by lush greenery, this forested area is a nature lover's paradise. Spanning...

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Hertfordshire

England

Entry to A41 services near Bourne End This bridge carries the A41 over the sliproad down to the services which are to the left of this shot.

Homefield Spring

Homefield Spring is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Situated in the heart of the county, this forested area covers a vast expanse of approximately 500 acres. It is known...

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Hertfordshire

England

Milestone 63 Replica Grand Union milestone on towpath below Bourne End Bottom Lock 59

Gorsefield Wood

Gorsefield Wood is a beautiful woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The...

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Hertfordshire

England

St Margaret's Copse

St Margaret's Copse is a beautiful and serene woodland located in Buckinghamshire, England. It covers an area of approximately 30 acres and is situated just outside the village of St...

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Buckinghamshire

England

House overlooking common This house faces directly on to the Sheethanger Common.

Memorial Orchard

Memorial Orchard, located in Hertfordshire, England, is a picturesque wood or forest area that serves as a memorial site. It covers an approximate area of several acres, offering visitors a serene...

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Hertfordshire

England

Ramacre Wood

Ramacre Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts...

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Hertfordshire

England

Green Croft

Green Croft is a charming woodland area located in Hertfordshire, England. Situated within the heart of the county, it is a cherished natural retreat for locals and visitors alike. The forest is...

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Hertfordshire

England

Rainhill Dell

Rainhill Dell is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Nestled in the heart of the county, this enchanting forest covers an area of approximately 50 acres. The dell is known...

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Hertfordshire

England

Winkwell Top Lock No 60 The Grand Union Canal was formed from an amalgamation of several formerly separate canals. Until the 1920s these had been independently owned and operated. The original part of the system was the Grand Junction Canal between Braunston and Brentford, constructed to reduce the route from the Midlands to London by sixty miles. This had locks fourteen feet wide, many branches to major towns and broad beam boats carrying up to seventy tons. Earlier linking canals were built with seven foot wide locks.

The Regent&#039;s Canal acquired the Grand Junction and other canals in 1929 and created the new Grand Union Canal Carrying Company (GUCCC). In 1932, with government aid, extensive modernisation was carried out, including the widening of 52 locks between Braunston and Birmingham (Camp Hill), and the demolition and replacement of many 18th and early 19th century bridges; then the money ran out - and the World War II started, so the task was never completed.

Waterways absorbed into the Grand Union Canal Carrying Company include:

London area:

Regent&#039;s Canal – original company
Hertford Union Canal – bought by the Regent&#039;s Canal in 1857

Main Line*:

Warwick and Napton Canal – bought by the Regent&#039;s Canal in 1927
Warwick and Birmingham Canal – bought by the Regent&#039;s Canal in 1927
Birmingham and Warwick Junction Canal – bought by the Regent&#039;s Canal in 1927
Grand Junction Canal – bought by the Regent&#039;s Canal in 1927

Leicester Line:

Old Grand Union Canal – bought by the Grand Junction in 1894
Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal – bought by the Grand Junction in 1894
Leicester Navigation – bought by the Grand Union in 1932
Loughborough Navigation – bought by the Grand Union in 1932
Erewash Canal – bought by the Grand Union in 1932

*The current main line starts in London and ends in Birmingham (Digbeth), stretching for 137 miles (220 km) with 166 locks.

For more details, a good start is: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Union_Canal" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Union_Canal">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Rainhill Spring

Rainhill Spring is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Situated in the heart of the county, it covers an area of approximately 150 acres, making it a substantial forested...

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Hertfordshire

England

The Gade Valley A view down the Gade valley from Pipers Hill in Great Gaddesden.

Breach Wood

Breach Wood, located in Hertfordshire, England, is a charming and picturesque woodland area that covers approximately 30 hectares. Situated in the southeastern part of the county, this wood is...

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Hertfordshire

England

Highpark Wood

Highpark Wood is a beautiful woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The wood...

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Hertfordshire

England

Bovingdon Church St Lawrence Church was built in 1845 by Talbot Bury.

Kingshill Dell

Kingshill Dell, located in Hertfordshire, is a charming wood or forest area that spans approximately 30 acres. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Ware, surrounded by picturesque...

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Hertfordshire

England

Hollybush Wood

Hollybush Wood is a charming woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Spanning approximately 100 acres, this enchanting forest is a haven for nature enthusiasts and a popular destination for...

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Hertfordshire

England

Field in Water End Looking towards Highpark Wood.

Hoo Wood

Hoo Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. The wood...

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Hertfordshire

England

Heizdin's Wood

Heizdin's Wood is a picturesque forest located in Hertfordshire, England. Spanning over a vast area of approximately 100 acres, this woodland offers a serene and tranquil escape for nature...

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Hertfordshire

England

London Road, Boxmoor Looking towards Apsley. Part of Box Moor itself is on the left.

Hay Wood

Hay Wood is a pristine forest located in Hertfordshire, a county in the East of England. Situated near the village of Hay Green, the woodland covers an area of approximately 100 acres. The dense...

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Hertfordshire

England

Ledgemore Lane The narrow strip of woodland to the left is Hoo Belt.

Widmore Spring

Widmore Spring is a charming woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Situated near the village of Widmore, this area is renowned for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. The woodland...

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Hertfordshire

England

Bury Wood

Bury Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The wood...

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Hertfordshire

England

Shortridge Wood

Shortridge Wood is a picturesque forest located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts...

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Hertfordshire

England

Shaw Wood

Shaw Wood is a picturesque forest located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is nestled in the heart of the county, surrounded by stunning countryside and...

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Hertfordshire

England

Grazing sheep Fittingly a wood off to the left of this field is called Lamb&#039;s Spring.

Great Bradwin's Wood

Great Bradwin's Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 300 acres, it is known for its tranquil atmosphere and abundant natural beauty....

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Hertfordshire

England

Warefield Spring

Warefield Spring is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is known for its lush greenery, serene atmosphere, and abundant...

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Hertfordshire

England

Thomas' Wood

Thomas' Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It covers an area of approximately 100 acres and is known for its natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna....

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Hertfordshire

England

Spicer's Spring

Spicer's Spring is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Situated near the village of Wood, this enchanting forest covers an area of approximately 50 acres. The woodland is...

Wood, Forest

Dacorum

Hertfordshire

England