Stratford-upon-Avon Canal Walk

A long distance path of 26 miles from Statford-upon-Avon to King's Norton, Birmingham, much of it along the towpath of the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.

Google Maps Open Source Maps

Statistics and Files
Start: Stratford-upon-Avon
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
Grid Ref: SP053793
 
Climbing: 289 metres
Walk time: 10-13 hours
Days: 1-2

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)

Summary: The Stratford-upon-Avon Canal Walk is a towpath walk along the canal which links the River Avon in the south to the Worcester and Birmingham Canal at King’s Norton in the north. From the beginning at Stratford-upon-Avon the walk goes by Wilmcote Flight, Mary Arden's House in Wilmcote, Draper Bridge between Newham and Bearley Cross, Wootton Wawen, Preston Bagot, Lowsonford, Kingswood Brook, Hockley Heath, Illshaw Heath, Salter Street, Dickens Heath, Major's Green, Solihull Lodge and Brandwood End to the finish at Junction Bridge on King's Norton Stop Lock.


Useful Links:
Canal and River Trust
Stratford-upon-Avon Canal
Walk Guide Booklet and Map
Long Distance Walkers Association


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