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The charming village of Monks Kirby is set in a nice shallow valley, with only about two hundred houses. It is small and picturesque. It is a historical hamlet with St. Edith’s church in the village going back to the 11th century, and this is the dominant architectural feature in the area with its large tower. The lanes around the village are ideal for cycling, they are quieter than you might think considering their proximity to the M6.

The only underpass far and wide, here you can get to the other side of the bank. Separate for pedestrians and cyclists.

Nice view of the Oxford Canal from the brick built Brinklow Road bridge.

Brinklow Castle is known locally as the Tump. It's a medieval motte and bailey castle based on a prehistoric long barrow and modified in the 11th century. It's quite large for this period with a 12m high motte and a 121m by 152m bailey. The grass mounds are still clearly visible.

There is a visitor centre and shop with a café. The café serves breakfast, lunch and snacks. It's open Mon to Fri 9:00 - 17:00 and 8:00 - 18:00 on Sat and Sun.

Coombe Abbey is a grade 1 listed building and is now a hotel. It was built as a impressive country house with beautiful gardens. The gardens are now a country park freely available for visitors and managed by the Coventry City Council.

One of my favourite stretches. Easy to find some gravel round there too if that's your thing.

Didn't go in to see as it seemed to go north where we weren't...