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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.
Last updated: May 18, 2026
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10.2km
02:36
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. 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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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6.76km
01:52
110m
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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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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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17.2km
04:24
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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01:06
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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02:11
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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01:44
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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