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Nuneaton And Bedworth

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Hiking around Nuneaton And Bedworth offers diverse natural landscapes, including extensive woodlands, meadows, and significant water features such as the Rivers Anker and Sowe, Seeswood Pool, and Ensor's Pool. The region features undulating countryside with higher elevations near Ansley and the distinctive Hartshill ridge. Green spaces and ancient woodlands provide varied terrain for outdoor activities.

Best hiking trails in Nuneaton And Bedworth

  • The most popular hiking route is ACW Circular Walk 15A: The Canal Trail Short Route, a 6.3 miles (10.2 km) trail that takes 2 hours 35 minutes to complete. This route offers scenic canal views along the Coventry Canal.
  • Another top favourite among local hikers is St James' Church, Ansty – Hawkesbury Junction loop from Coventry Building Society Arena, a moderate 8.3 miles (13.4 km) path. This trail combines cultural landmarks with natural scenery around Hawkesbury Junction.
  • Local hikers also love the Swan Lake View – Bermuda Pool loop from Whytell Pools Nature Reserve, a 3.5 miles (5.6 km) trail leading through woodlands and past water features, often completed in about 1 hour 25 minutes.
  • Hiking around Nuneaton And Bedworth is defined by extensive woodlands, canal paths, and undulating countryside. The network offers options for easy, moderate, and more challenging skill levels.
  • The routes in Nuneaton And Bedworth are highly rated by the komoot community with an average score of 4.2 stars from over 70 reviews. More than 400 hikers have used komoot to explore Nuneaton And Bedworth's varied terrain.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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ACW Circular Walk 15A: The Canal Trail Short Route

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Chris Jones
August 10, 2025, Hawkesbury Canal Junction (Sutton Stop)

beautiful place to ride by, especially at sunrise or sunset. the greyhound pub is on the junction for a half time stop as well. can either head to Bedworth/nuneaton, back into Coventry Central or round to Longford.

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Outwoods Bridge carries a bridleway over the Coventry Canal. It was completed in 1789 and has remained passable ever since, although it's been leisure only since 1947.

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Church. C13 chancel; C14 north arcade. Nave, aisle and tower and restoration1856 by George Gilbert Scott. Chancel of coursed squared red sandstone with some ashlar patching. Nave of regular coursed grey sandstone; aisle and tower of ashlar. Old plain-tile roofs have pierced terracotta ridge cresting. Chancel has C19 coped gable parapet with gablet kneelers and cross finial. Nave has moulded cornice and parapet, and west gable parapet. Chancel, nave, north aisle, west porch tower. 2-bay chancel, 4-bay nave. Diagonal buttresses of 2 offsets throughout. Chancel has splay plinth. C19 east window of 3 stepped trefoiled lancets in chamfered arch with hood mould and foliage stops. Chamfered south doorway has hood mould and C19 plank door with decorative ironwork. Paired C19 trefoiled lancets to east, and western lancet. North side has 2-light chamfered mullioned eastern window and trefoiled western lancet. Nave, aisle and tower have splayed and moulded plinths. Nave has south buttress between eastern 2 bays. 2-light windows have geometrical tracery. Aisle has north buttress. 3-light east window has panel tracery. North-east corner has octagonal stone stack. North side has two straight-headed windows of 3 trefoiled lights. Similar 2-light west window. Porch tower of 2 stages. Upper part of first stage is octagonal. West diagonal buttresses rise into pedestals with seated statues. Doorway of 2 moulded orders has keeled nook-shafts to outer order and double-leaf doors with decorative ironwork. Hood mould with head stops. Elaborate Decorated- style image niche above has crocketed canopy and statue. North side has shallow stair projection. South side has trefoiled lancet. Upper window of 4 mouchettes to north and south. Weathering between stages. Second stage has elaborately moulded openings with reticulated tracery, hood moulds and head stops to alternate sides. Moulded cornice has gargoyles and foliage bosses. Moulded embattled parapet with blind quatrefoils. Spire has lucarnes and finial. Interior is plastered. Chancel has elaborate stencil work of 1856. South-east window has trefoiled rere arch. Chancel and nave have queen strut roofs with windbraces; chancel has old moulded tie beam dated 1615. No chancel arch. 3-bay north arcade of 2 chamfered orders has octagonal piers with moulded bases and capitals. West doorway of 3 orders, the outer 2 segmental- pointed, has double-leaf doors. North aisle has queen strut roof, partly of old timbers, with simple bosses to tie beams. Fittings appear to be all of 1856. Chancel has encaustic tiles. Traceried altar rails. Elaborate Decorated-style traceried wood chancel screen has some Gothic openwork panels above. Stalls, pews and octagonal pulpit have blind tracery. Octagonal stone font has blind tracery. Large C19 triptych painting above shows the Baptism of Prince Peada. Stained glass: east window 1851; south-east 1851; nave north-west 1846; aisle east 1865; other C19 and early C20 windows. Wall monuments in nave: south-east: Simon Adams 1801. Neoclassical, with weeping woman and urn. South wall: John Adaas 1856. Large Gothic marble monument. The inscription records that he was 'a visiting justice of the Hanwell Lunatic Asylum. It was his happiness to be one of the first promoters of the humane system of the treatment of the insane'.

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Bedworth Hill Bridge No 13 is a place on the waterways on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) between Marston Junction (Junction of Ashby and Coventry Canals) (1 mile and 7¼ furlongs to the north) and Hawkesbury Engine House (6¾ furlongs to the south). The nearest place in the direction of Marston Junction is Site of Navigation Inn (Now a private residence); 5¾ furlongs away. The nearest place in the direction of Hawkesbury Engine House is Bedworth Winding Hole (Site of the junction with the Newdigate Colliery Arm (disused)); a few yards away.

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Bedworth Winding Hole is a place on the waterways on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) between Marston Junction (Junction of Ashby and Coventry Canals) (1 mile and 7¼ furlongs to the north) and  Hawkesbury Engine House (6¾ furlongs to the south). The nearest place in the direction of Marston Junction is Bedworth Hill Bridge No 13 (Half a mile walk to Bedworth); a few yards away. The nearest place in the direction of Hawkesbury Engine House is Site of Hawkesbury Basin (Infilled); 2¾ furlongs away

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Hawkesbury Visitor Moorings (Engine House) is a minor waterways place on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) between Marston Junction (Junction of Ashby and Coventry Canals) (2 miles and 5¼ furlongs to the north) and Hawkesbury Engine House (¾ furlongs to the southwest). It is part of Hawkesbury Junction. The nearest place in the direction of Marston Junction is Site of Hawkesbury Basin (Infilled); 3¼ furlongs away. The nearest place in the direction of Hawkesbury Engine House is Hawkesbury Water Point (Engine House); ½ furlongs away.

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Hawkesbury Junction Engine House, a pump house whose function was to maintain the water level. The engine house is still largely intact. These were built during the Imperial period and were situated at the junction of the Oxford and Coventry canals. The junction of the Coventry Canal (1768) and the Oxford Canal (1769) has several features of interest: The engine house was erected in 1821 to house the very early Newcomen engine (1725) acquired from the nearby Griff Colliery. The engine, which maintained the water level in the canals, it has since moved to Dartmouth but the brick built engine house is substantially intact. It is three storey with small round headed windows. Hawkesbury Engine House is a major waterways place on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) between Marston Junction (Junction of Ashby and Coventry Canals) (2 miles and 6 furlongs to the north) and Hawkesbury Junction (Junction of the Coventry Canal Main Line with the Oxford Canal Northern Section.) (½ furlongs to the southwest). It is part of Hawkesbury Junction. The nearest place in the direction of Marston Junction is Hawkesbury Water Point (Engine House); ¼ furlongs away. The nearest place in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction is Hawkesbury Engine House Footbridge; a few yards away.

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Hawkesbury Engine House Footbridge is a minor waterways place on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) between Hawkesbury Engine House (a few yards to the northeast) and Hawkesbury Junction (Junction of the Coventry Canal Main Line with the Oxford Canal Northern Section.) (¼ furlongs to the southwest). It is part of Hawkesbury Junction. The nearest place in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction is Hawkesbury Junction Gauging Stop; a few yards away.

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FAQs about hiking around Nuneaton And Bedworth

  • What kind of hiking experiences can I find in Nuneaton and Bedworth?
    Hiking around Nuneaton and Bedworth offers a blend of natural landscapes, including green spaces, urban trails, woodlands, meadows, and paths alongside lakes and rivers.
  • Are there easy trails suitable for families and beginners?
    Yes, the area is well-suited for beginners and families, with easy trails making up a significant portion of the hiking network. There are also moderate and challenging options.
  • What are some notable natural features or water bodies to see on hikes?
    The region features several lakes, such as Seeswood Pool and Ensor's Pool, and is crisscrossed by rivers like the Anker and the Sowe, which provide pleasant riverside walking paths.
  • Are there options for more experienced hikers looking for a challenge?
    While easy and moderate routes are common, Nuneaton and Bedworth also includes a few challenging trails for experienced hikers seeking a more demanding experience.
  • Can I find routes that allow me to escape the urban environment?
    Despite its suburban character, Nuneaton and Bedworth offers many routes that lead through forests, along rivers, and around lakes, providing opportunities to get away from the bustle.
  • What is the typical terrain like in Nuneaton and Bedworth?
    The terrain is varied, encompassing forested areas, open meadows, and paths following water features like canals and rivers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hiking trails are available in Nuneaton And Bedworth?

There are nearly 90 hiking routes recorded in Nuneaton And Bedworth on komoot. These range from easy strolls to more challenging paths, ensuring options for various fitness levels and preferences.

What types of landscapes can I expect to see while hiking in Nuneaton And Bedworth?

Hikers in Nuneaton And Bedworth can explore diverse landscapes, including extensive woodlands, meadows, and significant water features like the Rivers Anker and Sowe, Seeswood Pool, and Ensor's Pool. The region also features undulating countryside with higher elevations near Ansley and the distinctive Hartshill ridge, offering varied terrain and scenic views.

Are there any easy, family-friendly walks in the area?

Yes, Nuneaton And Bedworth offers many easy routes suitable for families. Nearly 50 of the trails are rated as easy. For example, the View of the Pond loop from Longford is a shorter, gentle walk. Whittleford Park and Riversley Park also provide accessible paths and green spaces ideal for family outings.

Can I bring my dog on the hiking trails in Nuneaton And Bedworth?

Many trails in Nuneaton And Bedworth are dog-friendly, especially those through woodlands and open fields. It's always recommended to keep dogs on a lead, particularly in nature reserves or areas with livestock, and to check local signage for specific restrictions. Places like Hartshill Hayes Country Park and Whittleford Park are popular choices for walks with dogs.

What interesting landmarks or attractions can I find along the trails?

The area is rich in points of interest. You can explore historical sites like Hawkesbury Canal Junction (Sutton Stop), where the Oxford Canal meets the Coventry Canal. The View of the Countryside – Hartshill Castle loop from Hartshill CP offers views of historical ruins. Additionally, the region's canal paths, such as those along the Coventry Canal, provide scenic routes with historical significance.

Are there any circular walks available?

Yes, many of the routes in Nuneaton And Bedworth are circular, allowing you to start and end at the same point. For instance, the Miners MTB Bike Park – Hawkesbury Junction Bridge loop from Longford is an easy circular option. The canal paths also offer numerous opportunities for creating circular routes.

What do other hikers enjoy most about hiking in Nuneaton And Bedworth?

The area is highly rated by the komoot community, with an average score of 4.2 stars from over 70 reviews. Reviewers often praise the diverse natural landscapes, the tranquility of the woodlands, and the well-maintained canal paths. Many appreciate the variety of routes suitable for different skill levels.

Are there any trails that feature water bodies or canals?

Absolutely. The Coventry Canal and Ashby Canal offer picturesque routes for walking. You can also find trails that lead past significant water features such as Seeswood Pool, Ensor's Pool, and the Rivers Anker and Sowe. The Swan Lake View – Bermuda Pool loop from Nuneaton and Bedworth is an easy route that takes you past water features.

Where can I find panoramic views or viewpoints?

Hartshill Hayes Country Park, located just outside Nuneaton, is celebrated for its stunning panoramic views from its hilltop location. The Hartshill ridge also offers distinctive features with views contrasting with the lower-lying Anker valley, providing excellent spots for scenic overlooks.

What is the best time of year to hike in Nuneaton And Bedworth?

Nuneaton And Bedworth offers enjoyable hiking opportunities year-round. Spring is particularly beautiful when the ancient woodlands, such as those in Hartshill Hayes Country Park, are covered with bluebells. Autumn brings vibrant foliage, while summer allows for longer days on the trails. Even in winter, the paths can be pleasant for a crisp walk, though conditions may vary.

Are there any challenging routes for experienced hikers?

While the majority of routes are easy to moderate, there are a couple of more challenging trails available for experienced hikers. These routes often feature more significant elevation changes or longer distances. For example, the Weddy Field loop from Nuneaton is a moderate route that offers a good workout.

Where can I find information about parks and open spaces in the area?

For more details on the various parks and open spaces in Nuneaton And Bedworth, including facilities and specific regulations, you can visit the official council website: nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk. This resource provides comprehensive information on locations like Riversley Park, Miners' Welfare Park, and Whittleford Park.

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