Best walks to or from Warwick
Warwickshire · West Midlands of England | Walks by train
MapSet out on beautiful walks that start or end at the centre of Warwick.
Henley-in-Arden Station to Warwick Station
17km.
Impressively deep cutting (canal near Hatton). Warwickshire countryside and Grand Union Canal towpath; gently wooded. Medieval market town of Henley-in-Arden founded 13th century; Warwick is Warwickshire's county town. Route traverses remnants of Forest of Arden with ancient hedgerows from 16th century. Path can be churned up and muddy; M40 motorway traffic; traffic on country lanes.
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Lapworth Station to Warwick Station
14km.
Impressive deep cutting (Shrewley). Warwickshire countryside along the Grand Union Canal towpath. Warwick Castle founded 1068; transformed to stately home by Fulke Greville in early 17th century. Grand Union Canal modernised extensively in 1930s. No towpath through Shrewley Tunnel — alternative route via village required.
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Dorridge Station to Warwick Station
20km.
Impressively deep cutting. Primarily along Grand Union Canal towpath. Warwick is the county town of Warwickshire, home to the Collegiate Church of St Mary with its 40-metre tower. The Great Fire of 1693 destroyed much of the town. Muddy field conditions possible; infrequent train service from Warwick.
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Stratford-upon-Avon Station to Warwick Parkway Station
17km. Moderate ascents. 4h30.
Riverside path with fields and with moderate climbs.
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Warwick Station Circular
12km. 4h.
Historic market town, River Avon, Grand Union Canal towpath, open fields, racecourse, golf course, and woodland. Can be muddy.