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Coventry Canal – Rural Downhill Road loop from Atherstone

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Coventry Canal – Rural Downhill Road loop from Atherstone

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Coventry Canal – Rural Downhill Road loop from Atherstone

01:37

26.0km

120m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.5 km for 181 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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263 m

Kings Head Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Great little stop off if using the canal tow path through here, good food, good atmosphere, and a fantastic beer garden in the summer.

Tip by

1.05 km

Atherstone Top Lock

Highlight • Structure

4.81 km

Hartshill Wharf Canal Buildings and Boat Mooring Area

Highlight • Structure

nice view from the canal side

Tip by

5.29 km

Coventry Canal

Highlight • Structure

11.1 km

Narrow Bicycle Barriers

Highlight • Structure

If you have very wide MTB handlebars, just twist and lift to get them through this barrier.

Tip by

11.1 km

Weddington Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

There are narrow barriers where the trail crosses the main road. Lovely leafy trail for cyclists and hikers - be mindful of people walking dogs

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12.7 km

Rural Downhill Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

25.4 km

St. Mary's Church, Atherstone

Highlight • Historical Site

A good place to stop off and refuel should you need to after riding the hills to the south.

Tip by

26.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

6.18 km

4.89 km

2.92 km

828 m

347 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.01 km

8.46 km

5.85 km

2.37 km

153 m

149 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

22°C

11°C

28 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Coventry Canal – Rural Downhill Road loop from Atherstone

Kings Head Pub

Atherstone Top Lock

Hartshill Wharf Canal Buildings and Boat Mooring Area

Coventry Canal

Narrow Bicycle Barriers

Weddington Walk

Rural Downhill Road

St. Mary's Church, Atherstone

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