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always nice to pause and look along the canal, especially a sunny day

Wonderful bakery on the Stratford Road in Hockley Heath selling delicious pastries, bread and coffee. Place to park your bike outside.

Really helpful and welcoming staff. But great food too.

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.

The village green in Tanworth-in-Arden has a war memorial and a sweet chestnut tree.

excellent coffee and cakes, off the Dorridge High Street. Has indoor and outing seating, and space to park your bike while keeping an eye on it.

Yummy jacket potatoes 🥔😋

Great for coffee and cake stop

This church dates from the 15th century. There are nice cafes around (within a few hundred-meter distance) of this church. Nice place to take a short break.

Pleasant cycling on quiet roads past sections of woodland

Poor road surface but nice surroundings and the road is quiet.

Nice pub with large beer garden and patio. Great for a mid way coffee (pint?) stop!

good for a coffee and a bite to eat

Shop open Tue to Fri 9:00 - 16:00 and Sat 9:00 - 14:00 closed Sun and Mon.

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.

At the head of Warwick Road by Abbey End stands the Kenilworth Clock Tower, on the site of a much earlier market cross. George Marshall Turner, a wealthy local businessman and benefactor to the town, funded the construction of the clock tower in memory of his wife. The finished clock tower was unveiled in January 1907 and was passed on to Kenilworth council. The surrounding buildings, including the Globe Hotel, were destroyed in the blitz of November 1941. The upper part of the clock was deemed unsafe and had to be pulled down using the local fire ladder. The continued existence of the clock tower was by no means assured, despite its status as a local landmark. Even the Kenilworth History & Archaeology Society was split over its future, however, the clock tower was ultimately restored. In 1973 the stone crown was reinstated and in 1974 a local blacksmith constructed a replacement weather vane. From visit.kenilworthweb.co.uk

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.

An interesting stop with a good café but you do have to be a NT member or pay to enter the site to access the café. The house was originally built in the 16th century but it's interiors have been extensively restored in the 1930s.

A small village in Warwickshire. Notable for the 14th century church and the 300 year old Bell Inn. The pub serves restaurant style food and sandwiches. The bar is open 12:00 - 20:00 Sun, Mon and Tue and 12:00 - 22:00 the rest of the week. Food served Wed to Sat 12:30 - 14:30 and 18:00 - 20:30. Sunday roast between 12:00 and 18:00 on Sundays.