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Warwick University to Kenilworth Castle via Abbey Fields

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Warwick University to Kenilworth Castle via Abbey Fields

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Warwick University to Kenilworth Castle via Abbey Fields

03:38

14.0km

90m

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: June 9, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.11 km

Habitat Sculpture by David Nash

Highlight • Monument

A habitat sculpture at the entrance of Diamond Wood by David Nash on the Coventry to Kenilworth cycle route and walkway, near Cryfield Grange Road

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3.94 km

Kenilworth Sandstone Railway Cutting

Highlight • Natural

Kenilworth Sandstone exposed in Kenilworth old railway cutting
Warwickshire Museum. Situated at the eastern end of the Kenilworth Greenway, the cycle and pedestrian path that runs south-east of the new Coventry Road bridge passes through a disused railway cutting, excavated partly through the local natural bedrock. This can seen in the banks adjacent to the path and consists of thick beds of red sandstone. This is the so-called Kenilworth Sandstone, dating back roughly 280 million years to the Permian Period.

The sandstone originated as river sand, deposited on river floodplains at a time when what is now Warwickshire was much closer to the equator, and enjoyed a hot, semi-arid climate. The Kenilworth Sandstone was once quarried locally for building stone, and can be seen in many of the older buildings in and around the town. Kenilworth Castle is undoubtedly the best known example.

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4.59 km

Kenilworth Common Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

You don't ride through it but the kids enjoy splashing around...

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6.85 km

Kenilworth Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Kenilworth Castle was constructed from Norman through to Tudor times. It has been described by architectural historian Anthony Emery as "the finest surviving example of a semi-royal palace of the later middle ages". The castle has also played an important role in English history. It was the subject of the six-month-long Siege of Kenilworth in 1266, the longest siege in Medieval English history, and formed a base for Lancastrian operations in the Wars of the Roses. Kenilworth was also the scene of the removal of Edward II from the throne, the French insult to Henry V in 1414 (said by John Strecche to have encouraged the Agincourt campaign), and the Earl of Leicester's lavish reception of Elizabeth I in 1575.

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7.43 km

Time for Tea Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely little village tea room which is ideal to have lunch at.

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7.66 km

Abbey Fields Park

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely park with a great view over lake in the centre of old Kenilworth

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7.93 km

Kenilworth Abbey Gatehouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Kenilworth Abbey Gatehouse was built during the Medieval period and is constructed of red sandstone. It consists of two compartments and the gateway runs between them with a single large arch. The remains still stand and are situated in Abbey Fields.

A 14th century gatehouse near the NW corner of Kenilworth Abbey precincts facing N. It is of local red sandstone and consists of two vaulted compartments – the inner now in ruins – opening to the N by a four-centred arch. Between the two compartments is the gateway, with a large segmental arch, flanked on the W by a small doorway, with pointed arch, for foot passengers. In the E wall of each compartment is an arched recess with a stone seat and in the W wall of the inner is a doorway into the porter’s lodge. This lodge is divided into two halves. There are traces of a wall running S from the W side of the lodge and another running E.

Scheduled as Warwickshire Monument No 10.

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7.96 km

St Mary's Abbey Barn, Kenilworth

Highlight • Historical Site

Ancient Abbey barn used to store food and drink.

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14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.45 km

5.44 km

1.94 km

738 m

315 m

Surfaces

7.90 km

2.89 km

1.94 km

445 m

401 m

309 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 11 May

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Warwick University to Kenilworth Castle via Abbey Fields

Habitat Sculpture by David Nash

Kenilworth Sandstone Railway Cutting

Kenilworth Common Local Nature Reserve

Kenilworth Castle Ruins

Time for Tea Tea Room

Abbey Fields Park

Kenilworth Abbey Gatehouse

St Mary's Abbey Barn, Kenilworth

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