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Shirley Drawbridge – Stratford-upon-Avon Canal loop from Whitlocks End

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West Midlands Region

Shirley Drawbridge – Stratford-upon-Avon Canal loop from Whitlocks End

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Shirley Drawbridge – Stratford-upon-Avon Canal loop from Whitlocks End

02:05

8.14km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.02 km

Shirley Drawbridge

Highlight • Structure

Traditional road drawbridge over the canal. Close to a pub and easy canal access.

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2

1.07 km

Drawbridge on Stratford-upon-Avon Canal

Highlight • Structure

All electric these days

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3

1.08 km

Drawbridge and The Brandywell Inn

Highlight • Bridge

A nice bridge and looks like a nice pub

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4.12 km

Dickens Heath Country Park & Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

5

4.82 km

Stratford-upon-Avon Canal

Highlight • River

Lovely stretch of canal both directions. However can be muddy in sections

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6

5.43 km

Dickens Heath Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dickens Heath Nature Reserve consists of 2.52 hectares of land that was formerly part of Bragg’s Farm and used for landfill. It has been converted by Parkridge Developments Ltd as …

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7

5.55 km

Dickens Heath Village Arm, Stratford-upon-Avon Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Dickens Heath Village Arm is a minor waterways place on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) between Lapworth Wharf (5 miles and 7¾ furlongs and 11 locks to the southeast) and …

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8

5.58 km

Dickens Heath Canal Waterfront

Highlight • Settlement

Can go across on a nearby bridge. Nice town,

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B

8.14 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.63 km

1.44 km

1.03 km

724 m

319 m

Surfaces

3.45 km

1.91 km

1.03 km

912 m

600 m

248 m

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Tuesday 10 November

8°C

3°C

69 %

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