Shakespeare's Birthplace – Stratford-upon-Avon Waterside loop from Bearley

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Shakespeare's Birthplace – Stratford-upon-Avon Waterside loop from Bearley

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Shakespeare's Birthplace – Stratford-upon-Avon Waterside loop from Bearley

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26.0km

160m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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7.86 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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8.23 km

Stratford-upon-Avon Waterside

Highlight • Rest Area

Refreshing and plenty to see. Well worth the short walk

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17.0 km

Edstone Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

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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17.1 km

Edstone Aqueduct (Northern End)

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Edstone Aqueduct (northern end) is a place on the waterways on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) between Yarningale Aqueduct (4 miles and 2 furlongs and 6 locks to the northeast) and Edstone Aqueduct (southern end) (¾ furlongs to the south).

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19.1 km

Wootton Wawen Footbridge No. 54 (Stratford-upon-Avon Canal)

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Wootton Wawen Footbridge No 54 is a minor waterways place on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) between Yarningale Aqueduct (3 miles and 1¼ furlongs and 5 locks to the northeast) …

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19.4 km

Wootton Wawen Aqueduct

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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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19.6 km

Stratford-upon-Avon Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

20.3 km

Green Lane Bridge No 51 (Stratford-upon-Avon Canal)

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Green Lane Bridge No 51 is a minor waterways place on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) between Yarningale Aqueduct (2 miles and 3 furlongs and 5 locks to the northeast) …

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26.0 km

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