Knowle Locks – Knowle Locks loop from Balsall Common

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Knowle Locks – Knowle Locks loop from Balsall Common

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Knowle Locks – Knowle Locks loop from Balsall Common

03:29

13.4km

90m

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 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.36 km

St Mary's Church, Temple Balsall

Highlight • Historical Site

13th century church part of the Knights Templar headquarters. Worth a visit.

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6.81 km

Knowle Bottom Lock No. 47, Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

Knowle Bottom Lock No 47 is a place on the waterways on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) between Kingswood Junction (Junction of …

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6.89 km

Knowle Locks

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Originally Knowle Locks were a series of six narrow locks but one lock was removed and the remaining five were modernised into wide locks during the 1930 Grand Union Canal …

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7.37 km

Knowle Locks

Highlight • Rest Area

There is a tap here which is useful for refilling water

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8.14 km

Kixley Bridge No. 72 (Grand Union Canal)

Highlight • Bridge

Kixley Bridge No 72 is a minor waterways place on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) between Kingswood Junction (Junction of Grand Union …

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10.5 km

The Ford at Barston

Highlight • River

it's a nice walk you can do a small loop around a field and along the river, I've seen family's playing in the water

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11.2 km

The Bull's Head

Highlight • Historical Site

Great pub, and very historical

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11.4 km

St Swithin's Church, Barston

Highlight • Historical Site

In Saxon times Barston, sometimes known as ‘Bertanestone’ or ‘Bercestone’ included almost all of Berkswell. In the reign of Henry II and King John, portions were given to the Knights …

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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