1. Berhem on, Berkhamsted to Hemel Hempstead walking east. Photo taken at exit from railway station looking towards canal and access to towpath 0 km from start — 13 May 2021
2. If you exit the station through the smaller doors you might find yourself here and you can go under the bridge to join the path. To the left is NT Berkamsted Castle. 0 km from start — 13 May 2021
3. Access to two path near Berhamsted station 0 km from start — 13 May 2021
4. The path is paved through most of Berkhamsted, perhaps a kilometer or so. 0 km from start — 13 May 2021
5. Path restriction, I guess to slow bicycles through the town area. Path is maybe 100cm one side, 80cm close to waters edge. 1 km from start — 13 May 2021
6. Steps to get under bridge. Choice between steep and narrow or wide and shallow. 1 km from start — 13 May 2021
7. Path quality is paved and good through Berkhamsted but as you leave the town is becomes a gravel trail with some dips that could get muddy. 1.5 km from start — 13 May 2021
8. Approching the bridge where you must cross the canal from Berhamsted side. Slope is mostly paved but rough at the top with a step over the kerb 1.5 km from start — 13 May 2021
9. Looking back to top of path from canal - and across the narrow bridge. 1.5 km from start — 13 May 2021
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10. Looking back to top of path from canal - and across the narrow bridge. 1.5 km from start — 13 May 2021
11. Shallow, winding steps returning to tow path 1.5 km from start — 13 May 2021
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12. Shallow, winding steps returning to tow path 1.5 km from start — 13 May 2021
13. I think this is the narrowest point, around 70cm of path between step under lock and fence. I measured (but didn't photograph) another 70cm path past a bollard (for boats to tie up to) - but there was hedge alongside. 2 km from start — 13 May 2021
14. At a few points along the route there are dips in the path that had muddy puddles even on a dry day. These were probably the worst. 3 km from start — 13 May 2021
15. Bridge over stream - not very steep, but wooden so I guess it could get icy. 3.5 km from start — 13 May 2021
16. Three Horseshoes Pub and the unusual swing bridge. You might be lucky to see the swing bridge in operation if a barge is coming through when you are here. Be careful cross the road - it can be difficult to see up the road from the path. 4 km from start — 13 May 2021
17. This is one of the few benches that are available around the Boxmoor stretch of the canal. There are a few steps cut in to the ground to access, and a slope, but both were slightly overgrown due to minimal use. 5 km from start — 13 May 2021
18. The Fishery Wharf Cafe is a pleasant place for a drink or meal not far from Hemel Hempstead station. There is also the Fishery Inn pub on the opposite side of the road. 5.7 km from start — 13 May 2021
19. Steps from tow path to road at Hemel Hempstead. At the top you will need to cross a road. 5.7 km from start — 13 May 2021
20. Rather than using the steps, you can leave the tow path via these stepping stones, go through the kissing gate and cross the common land to the station. 5.8 km from start — 13 May 2021
21. Kissing gate from common land to road crossing to station. If you use the steps from the canal you could stay on the path beside the road for the short section to the station, rather than crossing this common land. 6 km from start — 13 May 2021
22. Sign indicating that livestock may be grazing on the Boxmoor land. This short section can be avoided by following the pavement beside the road between the station and the Fishery Inn. 5.8 km from start — 13 May 2021
23. The road outside Hemel Hempsted railway station can be busy but there are pedestrian crossings. There are also crossing points within the station area as there are multiple routes across for buses, cars and taxis. Sloped access to the station is available. 5.9 km from start — 13 May 2021