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Just a pleasant spot to take a breather..

The castle was founded after the Norman Conquest of 1066; with development through to the Tudor period. It has been described by the architectural historian Anthony Emery as "the finest surviving example of a semi-royal palace of the later middle ages, significant for its scale, form and quality of workmanship". Kenilworth played an important historical role: it was the subject of the six-month-long siege of Kenilworth in 1266, thought to be the longest siege in medieval English history, and formed a base for Lancastrian operations in the Wars of the Roses. Kenilworth was the scene of the removal of Edward II from the English throne, the perceived French insult to Henry V in 1414 of a gift of tennis balls (said by John Strecche to have prompted the campaign that led to the Battle of Agincourt), and the Earl of Leicester's lavish reception of Elizabeth I in 1575. It has been described as "one of two major castles in Britain which may be classified as water-castles or lake-fortresses...

Drop down and corner past a medieval castle. Pretty cool.

Mmmmmm Cake! Good afternoon a long walk

The tow path is very narrow in places!

Kenilworth Greenway is a former railway line, now a 6.5km multi-user path, which runs between Kenilworth and Berkswell through scenic countryside. Some of the Greenway is due to be removed by HS2, but diversions are in place.

Cosy venue for breakfast, light meals, cakes and afternoon tea, plus waterside outdoor seating. Opening hours: 9am - 4pm daily.

The Hatton locks consists of 21 locks with a total rise of 45m.

It’s s a bit rough as horse have used it when it was wet and muddy but is worth the ride. You can get off for Hatton and Hatton locks.

Henwood Mill is a 400 year old flour mill on the River Blythe. It's now a private home but you can still see the water wheel. Henwood Lane fords the river here but there is a bridge so you can avoid wet feet.

One of the finest examples of a semi-royal palace of the later middle ages. Built over 900 years ago the castle has survived a six month siege, it was an important base in the War of the Roses and hosted queen Elizabeth 1st. Today it's managed by English Heritage and hosts jousts and re-enactments as well as themed days. Non members pay entry. Café and facilities on site. Open 10:00 - 17:00 mon to fri.

Kenilworth's impressive 12th century Norman keep, still a dominant feature today, would have been the heart of castle life for 500 years. A defensive powerhouse, it was built three stories high and with walls 14 feet wide. Entry is paid or with English Heritage membership, but the view of the castle from the road is good.

Lovely route through across the farm land, better during the dry weather. Some parts are broken up by horses using it when it was wet. Quiet expect for birds and sheep. Lots of people walk it as well. It can take you into Hatton and the locks but cuts of the main road.

Never found this before, go down the lane where it directs to a farm, turn right in front of the farm and follow the bridleway. Great ride with even better views. Most of it should be ok even if it has rained. You can't hear anything but birds so nice...

A Lovely different type of place .Seems out of place.

Knowle Top Lock No 51 is a place on the waterways on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) between Kingswood Junction (Junction of Grand Union and Stratford upon Avon Canals) (3 miles and 5 furlongs and 4 locks to the south) and Camp Hill Top Lock Winding Hole (10 miles and 3¾ furlongs to the northwest). It is at one end of Knowle Locks. The nearest place in the direction of Kingswood Junction is Knowle Lock No 50 (Knowle Flight Lock No 4); ½ furlongs away. The nearest place in the direction of Camp Hill Top Lock Winding Hole is Knowle Hall Wharf; ¾ furlongs away.

The water drops a long way with these locks, path getting a bit rough now

A warm friendly friendly café on situated at the top of the very famous ‘Stairway to Heaven’ flight of 21 locks.

There is so much water in the locks and the pools between the locks, there would be a tidal wave in Leamington if they were opened

The Kenilworth to Berkswell Greenway is a linear Country Park set in the beautiful South Warwickshire countryside. The site forms a 6.5 kilometres section of former railway, with the entire park extending to some 16 hectares. History The railway branch line from Berkswell to Kenilworth Junction was opened in 1884. It effectively provided a short cut avoiding Coventry for freight trains heading south. Rumour has it that it was used in the war for the transport of munitions and the siding at Berkswell, left when the track was lifted in the 1960s, was used for ‘parking’ the Royal Train when the Queen visited the area. Later, even the siding was removed to make way for a station car park. Left to itself, the old railway became a wildlife corridor. Hawthorn, birch and other plants quickly took hold and softened the edges, animals and birds found cover for dens and nests. Warwickshire County Council took ownership of the route in the 1970′s but apart from work to clear a wider path, it was left to the walkers and the wildlife.  After the turn of the Millennium, Warwickshire County Council worked in partnership with Sustrans to develop the route.