Maxstoke Priory Ruins – Shustoke Reservoir loop from The Lakes

Maxstoke Priory Ruins – Shustoke Reservoir loop from The Lakes

Moderate

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Maxstoke Priory Ruins – Shustoke Reservoir loop from The Lakes

04:19

94.4km

650m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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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 93.2 km for 164 m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.90 km

Big Spring Coppice

Forest

9.65 km

Brook Meadow Nature Reserve SSSI

Nature Reserve

16.1 km

View of the Open Field and Prominent Tree

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to spy wildlife and enjoy a rest at the ford. Maybe dip your toes or you wheels in on a hot day.

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29.9 km

Maxstoke Priory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Maxstoke is a hamlet built on the site of the old priory. It's one of the most picturesque highlights of the North Warwickshire Cycleway.

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34.5 km

Shustoke Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Shustoke Reservoir is managed by Severn Trent. The reservoir was completed in 1884 to provide water for Birmingham. Nowerdays the reservoir supplies Nuneaton and the surrounding area.

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58.0 km

Water Wood

Forest

64.0 km

National Cyclists' Memorial, Meriden

Highlight • Monument

The obelisk honors the cyclist troops who were killed during World War I.

In 1914, cycling was incredibly popular in the UK. During the war, the British army included a …

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67.6 km

Berkswell Village

Highlight • Cycleway

A view of Berkswell village, been told there is a coffee shop there, not seen it...

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87.7 km

Canal Bridge View

Highlight • Cycleway

88.5 km

Wedge Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Mega Cakes here and friendly to cyclists

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88.5 km

Wedges Bakery & Delicatessen

Highlight • Cafe

Wedges is cycling friendly in the fact that it's in the middle of a great cycling location and people go their on their bikes and feel safe to leave them outside.

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