Knowle Locks – Kenilworth Castle loop from The Lakes

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Knowle Locks – Kenilworth Castle loop from The Lakes

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Knowle Locks – Kenilworth Castle loop from The Lakes

03:36

60.5km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.36 km for 126 m

Closed: • April 19, 2021-August 20, Public holidays & Monday-Sunday

After 59.1 km for 126 m

Closed: • April 19, 2021-August 20, Public holidays & Monday-Sunday

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.21 km

View of Earlswood Lakes and Beaches

Highlight • Trail

Great views across the lake, plenty of location around for you to stop & relax with benches, small extended wooden platforms, beach areas sporadically around them & a nature reserve …

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4.90 km

Big Spring Coppice

Forest

13.3 km

Knowle Locks

Highlight • Rest Area

There is a tap here which is useful for refilling water

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23.0 km

Little Poors Wood

Forest

24.7 km

Red Lane

Highlight • Trail

The countryside is so wonderful

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27.5 km

Kenilworth Castle

Highlight • Castle

Kenilworth's impressive 12th century Norman keep, still a dominant feature today, would have been the heart of castle life for 500 years. A defensive powerhouse, it was built three stories …

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35.8 km

Rouncil Lane

Highlight • Trail

This is Beausale which goes on to Wedgnock Lane

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36.6 km

Kites Nest Lane

Highlight • Trail

Nice riding along Wedgenock Lane going towards Honiley…

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39.5 km

St Mary the Virgin Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Such a small church for so few houses close by, across the fields is a great look house with nice walled gardens (found on google maps) don't know the name the building.

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58.9 km

Earlswood Lakes

Highlight • Structure

Earlswood lakes are made up of 3 man made lakes which are able to cater for a host of water activities and just to the side is the nature park with some lovely walks.

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