Wootton Wawen Aqueduct – Shakespeare's Birthplace loop from Wootton Wawen

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Wootton Wawen Aqueduct – Shakespeare's Birthplace loop from Wootton Wawen

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Wootton Wawen Aqueduct – Shakespeare's Birthplace loop from Wootton Wawen

01:59

25.8km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.9 km for 118 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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922 m

View of the River Alne Weir at Wootton Wawen

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.45 km

Yew Tree Shopping Village

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee shops and gift shops, gets busy at weekends...

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1.76 km

Bridge Over Canal

Highlight • River

The bridge is so small there are only certain boats can get through...

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2.07 km

Aqueduct. 1813 with later additions and restorations of 1960. By William Whitmore for the Stratford Canal Company. Cast-iron trough with integral towpath with cast-iron railings to north, brick piers and …

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4.49 km

Edstone Aqueduct

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The longest canal aqueduct in England is said to be 145m long and was built between 1793 and 1812. The iron canal is navigated by narrow, purpose-built ships and the …

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9.07 km

Stratford-upon-Avon Canal Lock Path

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Wilmcote Lock No 44 is a minor waterways place on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) between Featherbed Bridge No 59 (Wilmcote village on east bank) (1 mile and ¼ furlongs …

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10.6 km

Canal Lock on Towpath

Highlight • Structure

12.9 km

Shakespeare's Birthplace

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful and well preserved half-timbered building, you will not find many in similar style and quality around. Even if you do not enter the museum it is worth a detour to have a view.

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