RoutesHiking trails & RoutesUnited KingdomEnglandWest Midlands RegionWarwickshireStratford-On-AvonSoutham
Stockton Reservoir loop from Southam
RoutesHiking trails & RoutesUnited KingdomEnglandWest Midlands RegionWarwickshireStratford-On-AvonSoutham
Stockton Reservoir loop from Southam
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Stockton Reservoir loop from Southam
03:12
12.3km
80m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 6, 2026
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Start point
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6.56 km
Stockton Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
Documentary evidence suggests that this canal reservoir belonged to the Warwick and Napton Canal Company. It dates from the Imperial period, and is located 200m south of the western end of Stockton Locks.
Opened as a commercial day-ticket fishery in 1997, Stockton Reservoir is an attractive seven acre lake set in pleasant countryside between the villages of Stockton and Long Itchington to the south of Rugby and Coventry.
Opened as a commercial day-ticket fishery in 1997, Stockton Reservoir is an attractive seven acre lake set in pleasant countryside between the villages of Stockton and Long Itchington to the south of Rugby and Coventry.
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6.83 km
Stockton Lane Bridge No. 23 (Grand Union Canal)
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Stockton Lane Bridge No 23 is a minor waterways place on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) between Napton Junction (Junction of Grand Union and Oxford Canals) (3 miles and 4¾ furlongs and 11 locks to the east) and Budbrooke Junction (Junction of Saltisford Arm and Grand Union Main Line) (10 miles and 4 furlongs and 14 locks to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Stockton Lock No 11; ½ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is The Blue Lias Inn; a few yards away.
The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Stockton Lock No 11; ½ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is The Blue Lias Inn; a few yards away.
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7.09 km
Shop Lock No. 12, Grand Union Canal
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Shop Lock No 12 is a minor waterways place on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) between Napton Junction (Junction of Grand Union and Oxford Canals) (3 miles and 6 furlongs and 11 locks to the east) and Budbrooke Junction (Junction of Saltisford Arm and Grand Union Main Line) (10 miles and 2¾ furlongs and 13 locks to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Kayes Arm Junction (Home of the Warwickshire Fly Boat Co.); ¼ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is New Bridge No 24; ¾ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Kayes Arm Junction (Home of the Warwickshire Fly Boat Co.); ¼ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is New Bridge No 24; ¾ furlongs away.
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7.23 km
New Bridge No. 24, Grand Union Canal
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New Bridge No 24 is a minor waterways place on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) between Napton Junction (Junction of Grand Union and Oxford Canals) (3 miles and 6¾ furlongs and 12 locks to the east) and Budbrooke Junction (Junction of Saltisford Arm and Grand Union Main Line) (10 miles and 2 furlongs and 13 locks to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Shop Lock No 12; ¾ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is Itchington Bottom Lock No 13; 1½ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Shop Lock No 12; ¾ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is Itchington Bottom Lock No 13; 1½ furlongs away.
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8.82 km
Bickley's Bridge No. 26 (Grand Union Canal)
Highlight • Bridge
Bickley's Bridge No 26 is a minor waterways place on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) between Napton Junction (Junction of Grand Union and Oxford Canals) (4 miles and 2½ furlongs and 13 locks to the east) and Budbrooke Junction (Junction of Saltisford Arm and Grand Union Main Line) (9 miles and 6¼ furlongs and 12 locks to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Cuttle Bridge No 25 (Long Itchington); 1 furlong away.
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is Bascote Aqueduct; ¾ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Cuttle Bridge No 25 (Long Itchington); 1 furlong away.
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is Bascote Aqueduct; ¾ furlongs away.
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8.97 km
Bascote Aqueduct, Grand Union Canal
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Bascote Aqueduct is a minor waterways place on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) between Napton Junction (Junction of Grand Union and Oxford Canals) (4 miles and 3½ furlongs and 13 locks to the east) and Budbrooke Junction (Junction of Saltisford Arm and Grand Union Main Line) (9 miles and 5½ furlongs and 12 locks to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Bickley's Bridge No 26; ¾ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is Bascote Railway Viaduct No 26A (disused); 1½ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Bickley's Bridge No 26; ¾ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is Bascote Railway Viaduct No 26A (disused); 1½ furlongs away.
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9.33 km
Bascote Railway Viaduct No. 26A (Disused), Grand Union Canal
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Bascote Railway Viaduct No 26A (disused) is a minor waterways place on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) between Napton Junction (Junction of Grand Union and Oxford Canals) (4 miles and 5 furlongs and 13 locks to the east) and Budbrooke Junction (Junction of Saltisford Arm and Grand Union Main Line) (9 miles and 3¾ furlongs and 12 locks to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Bascote Aqueduct; 1½ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is Bascote Bridge No 27; 2¾ furlongs away.
There is access (via steps) to the towpath here.
The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Bascote Aqueduct; 1½ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is Bascote Bridge No 27; 2¾ furlongs away.
There is access (via steps) to the towpath here.
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9.82 km
Bascote Bridge No. 27 (Grand Union Canal)
Highlight • Bridge
Bascote Bridge No 27 is a minor waterways place on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) between Napton Junction (Junction of Grand Union and Oxford Canals) (4 miles and 7¾ furlongs and 13 locks to the east) and Budbrooke Junction (Junction of Saltisford Arm and Grand Union Main Line) (9 miles and 1¼ furlongs and 12 locks to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Bascote Railway Viaduct No 26A (disused); 2¾ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is Toll House Bridge No 28; 5 furlongs away.
There is access (via steps) to the towpath here.
The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Bascote Railway Viaduct No 26A (disused); 2¾ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is Toll House Bridge No 28; 5 furlongs away.
There is access (via steps) to the towpath here.
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12.3 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.23 km
4.06 km
1.66 km
1.57 km
735 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
4.20 km
3.08 km
1.80 km
1.48 km
1.37 km
350 m
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