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East Of England

Black Jack's Mill – Jacks Lane Canal Walk loop from Rickmansworth

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Black Jack's Mill – Jacks Lane Canal Walk loop from Rickmansworth

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Black Jack's Mill – Jacks Lane Canal Walk loop from Rickmansworth

01:14

15.7km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.95 km

Stocker's Lock and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Structure

About 1922, the land between the River Colne and the canal was taken over by Rickmansworth Gravel Company. Building in the capital was booming and gravel was in demand. Extraction …

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2

3.81 km

Springwell Lake Towpath Bridge No. 176A

Highlight • Cycleway

3

4.91 km

Coy Carp Pub and Kayak Spot on the Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This is at the bottom of the cheeky climb that heads towards Harefield. The road follows a chicane over a narrow bridge that is controlled by traffic lights so make …

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4

5.50 km

Weir at Towpath Bridge No. 177B

Highlight • River

Great looking weir, good to see something different 👍

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5

7.63 km

Widewater Lock No. 86 and Moorhall Road Bridge No. 180

Highlight • Bridge

6

9.45 km

Black Jack's Mill

Highlight • Bridge

A nice place to stop for a snack.

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7

9.62 km

Jacks Lane Canal Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beaut little trail that meets up with the Coi Carp pub

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8

14.8 km

Bridge Over the River Colne

Highlight • Bridge

They've done a nice job of refurbishing the bridge, allowing great views of the river again

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B

15.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.56 km

2.79 km

2.42 km

2.00 km

475 m

277 m

155 m

Surfaces

7.83 km

4.55 km

2.26 km

747 m

209 m

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