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West Midlands Region
Finham

River Sowe – View Along the River Sowe loop from Baginton

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Hiking trails & Routes
West Midlands Region
Finham

River Sowe – View Along the River Sowe loop from Baginton

Easy

5

hikers

River Sowe – View Along the River Sowe loop from Baginton

01:56

7.41km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.17 km

Green Lane, Finham

Highlight • Trail

One of the ways to pick up the Memorial Park, the road is quieter than Howes Lane. Going up to Finham Park School there is nursery called Leasowes Horticultural Therapy Nursery, its very interesting how they help the community.

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2

3.48 km

River Sowe

Highlight • Viewpoint

quiet path beside/near the Sowe

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3

5.42 km

St John the Baptist Church, Baginton

Highlight • Religious Site

St John the Baptist Church stands on a plateau 30m above the River Sowe. It is first mentioned in the reign of Henry II (1154-1189) as a chapel attached to the church at Stoneleigh. Nothing of this chapel remains and the present church was built in the 13th century. In 1285 the first parish priest, Thomas de Dunton, was appointed by the Prior of Kenilworth. The story of the church revolves around 3 families, who held the manor (Ensors, Herthills and Bagots), plus the Bromleys of Baginton Hall. The church is now part of a combined benefice with patrons the Bishop of Coventry and Lord Leigh.

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4

5.43 km

Bagot's Castle

Highlight • Castle

A 14th century castle in the village of Baginton, Warwickshire in the English Midlands. It now stands in ruins, and this website is dedicated to those volunteers and benefactors who are conserving what remains for future generations.

The original building is believed to have been constructed on the site in the 11th century, at the time of King Henry I. It was rebuilt as the current castle in the late thirteen hundreds by Sir William Bagot, a distinguished nobleman of the time. He is thought to have entertained many distinguished guests there, including the Duke of Hereford (later Henry IV).

The castle subsequently passed through several hands, and eventually became derelict in the 16th Century. It remains so to this day, but in the middle of the last century excavation work was carried out to expose the remains.

In the last few years there has been renewed interest in the castle. The remains have been consolidated and the whole site opened up to expose other historic features. An education visitor centre has been built, a picnic area added and woodland walks constructed for the many visitors who have visited the castle since it was opened to the public 2009.

Tip by

5

6.14 km

The Old Mill

Highlight • Restaurant

Very nice restaurant for lunch on a ride.

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6

6.30 km

View Along the River Sowe

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

7.41 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.34 km

2.46 km

892 m

655 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.54 km

2.65 km

827 m

360 m

< 100 m

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