Coventry Canal Walk
A long distance walk of 38 miles which follows the towpath of the Coventry Canal along its full length. It starts in Coventry and ends at Fradley Junction, just north of Lichfield. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Fradley Junction
Distance: 38 miles (61 km)
Grid Ref: SK140140
Climbing: 262 metres
Walk time: 15-20 hours
Days: 1-3
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
220 Birmingham, Walsall, Solihull and Redditch
221 Coventry, Warwick, Royal Leamington Spa and Kenilworth
232 Nuneaton and Tamworth, Lichfield and Atherstone
245 The National Forest
221 Coventry, Warwick, Royal Leamington Spa and Kenilworth
232 Nuneaton and Tamworth, Lichfield and Atherstone
245 The National Forest
Summary:
The Coventry Canal walk follows the towpath along its full length. It starts in Coventry and ends 38 miles (65 km) north at Fradley Junction, just north of Lichfield, where it joins the Trent and Mersey Canal. The route included in these files starts from the Fradley Junction end so the city can be explored after the walk. The Coventry Canal also has connections with the Oxford Canal, the Ashby Canal, and the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal. It runs through or past the towns of Bedworth, Nuneaton, Atherstone, Polesworth and Tamworth. The canal forms part of the Warwickshire ring.
Useful Links:
Canal and River Trust
Long Distance Walkers Association
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