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Stratford-upon-Avon walks
Shakespeare’s Stratford, Rail Trails
Association / Club / Walk leader
2.49 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Stratford-upon-Avon (Warwickshire)
This medieval market town needs no introduction as the birthplace of Shakespeare (he’s buried here too) and this trail will help you discover the key sites inked to England’s most famous playwright.
Follow in the footsteps of the bard himself on an easy wander to explore just about everything Shakespeare related in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Along the River Avon from Stratford-upon-Avon
Visorando Member
4.32 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Stratford-upon-Avon (Warwickshire)
This easy circular walk is a good way to discover differently the famous city of Stratford-upon-Avon walking historical streets and places. Then, you will use nice paths along the banks of the River Avon including Shakespeare's Avon Way.
Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway to Wilmcote Railway Station, Rail Trails
2.15 mi
+102 ft
-3 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Stratford-upon-Avon (Warwickshire)
This popular linear trail starts at Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway station, and follows the canal towpath to the village of Wilmcote and Mary Arden’s Farm. A gentle wander along the banks of the Stratford- upon-Avon canal as far as Wilmcote, Shakespeare’s mother’s family home.
Stratford upon Avon park and ride
16.04 mi
+577 ft
-591 ft
7h 55
Moderate
Departure from Stratford-upon-Avon (Warwickshire)
Lovely walk from Stratford upon Avon along the canal and the Monarch's Way.
Wilmcote to Wootton Wawen Railway Station, Rail Trails
5.39 mi
+118 ft
-135 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Wilmcote CP (Warwickshire)
This trail begins at Wilmcote station and follows the banks of the River Alne to historic Aston Cantlow and onto Wootton Wawen. A walk with Shakespearean connections.
Bearley, Edstone, Canal to Edstone Aqueduct and beyond, return to Bearley
7.27 mi
+197 ft
-210 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bearley CP (Warwickshire)
Includes two Stratford on Avon Canal Aqueducts, Parkland and good views.
Bearley to Claverdon Railway Stations, Rail Trails
4.47 mi
+243 ft
-154 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Bearley CP (Warwickshire)
On this trail you’ll discover some of Warwickshire’s most glorious countryside as you meander from the ancient village of Bearley. Recorded in the Domesday Book, Bearley has links with the Shakespeare family through Mary Arden, Shakespeare’s mother. Bearley is also home to the Bearley Vineyard whose wines can be purchased at village stores, local wine merchants and local National Trust properties
Withycombe - Redhill - Temple Grafton - Exhall - Oversley - Upton - Haselor
8.90 mi
+482 ft
-482 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Aston Cantlow CP (Warwickshire)
Lovely walk around Withycombe - Redhill - Temple Grafton - Exhall - Oversley - Upton and Haselor.
Wellesbourne Church Circular Cycle
25.48 mi
+912 ft
-896 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Wellesbourne CP (Warwickshire)
This route around Wellesbourne area is mostly on minor roads, some gravel tracks, and steep hills. However, you will get good Views.
Cycle Norton Lindsey-Rowington-Wootton Wawen-Wilmcote-Snitterfield
23.56 mi
+791 ft
-804 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Norton Lindsey (Warwickshire)
A circular cycle nearly all on minor roads, and a section of towpath that starts at the longest canal aqueduct in England.
Cycling Norton Lindsey and Villages
11.30 mi
+289 ft
-279 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Norton Lindsey (Warwickshire)
Quiet roads around Norton Lindsey and Villages with refreshment stop options.
Claverdon to Hatton Railway Stations, Rail Trails
2.68 mi
+154 ft
-102 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Claverdon CP (Warwickshire)
This short trail stakes you through gently rolling farmland, past small pockets of woodland and across the Grand Union Canal and its “stairway to heaven” flight of locks at Hatton.
Wootton Wawen to Wilmcote Railway Station, Rail Trails
4.60 mi
+46 ft
-36 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Wootton Wawen CP (Warwickshire)
This trail starts at Wootton Wawen station, following the course of the Stratford-upon- Avon Canal over the impressive Edstone Aqueduct to Wilmcote. Explore Warwickshire’s oldest church, England’s longest iron aqueduct and enjoy some unparalleled views along the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal.
Halford, Idlicote and Fullready circular
5.30 mi
+269 ft
-253 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Halford CP (Warwickshire)
Pleasant walk in Warwickshire's rolling hills, taking in the three villages of Halford, Idlicote and Fulready. Opportunity to see varied wildlife, and between Halford and Idlicote, you may see the camels.
Henley in Arden to Hockley Heath, Millenium Way
6.15 mi
+407 ft
-207 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Henley-in-Arden (Warwickshire)
This is the 5th section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Henley in Arden to Hockley Heath.
East from Henley-in-Arden, Millenium Way
5.59 mi
+367 ft
-364 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Henley-in-Arden (Warwickshire)
This circular starts from the 15th Century church of St John the Baptist in the centre of the lovely town of Henley in Arden. It has a couple of short steep climbs with resulting fine views. This is walk 17 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
West from Henley-in-Arden, Millenium Way
5.06 mi
+118 ft
-128 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Henley-in-Arden (Warwickshire)
This delightful walk starts from the 15th-century church of St John the Baptist, situated on the corner of the High Street and Beaudesert Lane in Henley-in-Arden. This is walk 18 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Warwick Parkway to Hatton Railway Station, Rail Trails
5.23 mi
+180 ft
-187 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Budbrooke (Warwickshire)
A breath of fresh air as you wander through tranquil farmland with wonderful views over Warwick and meander along the towpath of the Grand Union Canal to the famous locks at Hatton. Strike out into glorious rolling countryside en route to Hatton’s famous flight of 21 locks on the Grand Union Canal.
More walks in Stratford-upon-Avon
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- Admington CP
- Alcester
- Alderminster CP
- Ashow
- Aston Cantlow CP
- Aston Subedge
- Atherstone on Stour CP
- Baddesley Clinton
- Badsey
- Barcheston
- Barford
- Bearley CP
- Beaudesert
- Beausale, Haseley, Honiley and Wroxall
- Bickmarsh
- Bidford on Avon CP
- Billesley CP
- Binton CP
- Bishop's Tachbrook
- Blackdown
- Brailes
- Bretforton
- Budbrooke
- Bushwood
- Butlers Marston
- Charlecote CP
- Claverdon CP
- Cleeve Prior
- Clifford Chambers and Milcote CP
- Combrook
- Coughton
- Dorsington CP
- Ebrington
- Ettington CP
- Exhall CP
- Fulbrook CP
- Great Alne
- Halford CP
- Hampton Lucy CP
- Haselor CP
- Hatton
- Henley-in-Arden
- Honeybourne
- Honington CP
- Idlicote CP
- Ilmington CP
- Kinwarton CP
- Langley CP
- Lapworth
- Leek Wootton and Guy's Cliffe
- Long Marston CP
- Loxley CP
- Luddington CP
- Mappleborough Green CP
- Mickleton
- Moreton Morrell CP
- Morton Bagot CP
- Newbold Pacey CP
- North and Middle Littleton
- Norton Lindsey
- Old Milverton
- Oldberrow CP
- Oxhill CP
- Pebworth
- Pillerton Hersey CP
- Pillerton Priors CP
- Preston Bagot CP
- Preston on Stour CP
- Quinton CP
- Rowington
- Saintbury
- Sherbourne
- Shipston on Stour
- Shrewley
- Snitterfield CP
- South Littleton
- Spernall
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Stretton-on-Fosse
- Studley CP
- Tanworth in Arden CP
- Temple Grafton CP
- Tredington CP
- Ullenhall
- Warwick
- Warwick
- Wasperton
- Welford on Avon CP
- Wellesbourne CP
- Weston on Avon CP
- Weston Subedge
- Whatcote CP
- Whitchurch CP
- Willersey
- Wilmcote CP
- Wixford CP
- Wolverton CP
- Wootton Wawen CP