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Tamworth Castle and Gardens – Coventry Canal Towpath loop from Tamworth

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Tamworth Castle and Gardens – Coventry Canal Towpath loop from Tamworth

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Tamworth Castle and Gardens – Coventry Canal Towpath loop from Tamworth

02:19

9.01km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.31 km

Tamworth Town Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

The building was built in 1701 to a design by William Gilkes and financed by Thomay Guy. The arcades on the ground floor were intended for holding markets and the …

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5.55 km

Tamworth Castle and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful spot to vistit on a summers day, also Planet walk behind you with a cafe, and plenty of other activities.

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5.68 km

Ladybridge — Views of the Rivers Tame and Anker

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Today's Ladybridge was built in 1797 after the flood of 1795 destroyed the old wooden bridge in 1294. The name "Ladybridge" comes from a statue of the Virgin Mary that …

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5.73 km

Pillbox Bunker

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One of around 28,000 bunkers and other defenses built in early WWII to slow the advance of German troops during an invasion.

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6.13 km

Sir Robert Peel Mural

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Nice street art, including works by Sir Robert Peel, under the bridge. Unfortunately "embellished" with graffiti.

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7.69 km

Tamworth and the surrounding area is a mass of canals, meaning a mass of tow paths, you can spend all day walking along these paths, watching the boats go by. Be prepared for a lot of 'good morning' 😜

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7.74 km

River Tame

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The Tame river is a haven of wild life, tow paths, cycle paths and walking trails.

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9.01 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.84 km

1.86 km

1.40 km

1.04 km

599 m

290 m

Surfaces

3.44 km

2.90 km

1.87 km

513 m

290 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 30 August

21°C

12°C

79 %

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Tamworth Castle and Gardens – Coventry Canal Towpath loop from Tamworth

Tamworth Town Hall

Tamworth Castle and Gardens

Ladybridge — Views of the Rivers Tame and Anker

Pillbox Bunker

Sir Robert Peel Mural

Coventry Canal Towpath

River Tame

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