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Shirley Drawbridge – Canal Access Staircase loop from Dickens Heath Local Nature Reserve

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Shirley Drawbridge – Canal Access Staircase loop from Dickens Heath Local Nature Reserve

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Shirley Drawbridge – Canal Access Staircase loop from Dickens Heath Local Nature Reserve

01:13

10.2km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.46 km

Red Brick Canal Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good place to shelter from rain with a nice view.

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3.17 km

Shirley Drawbridge

Highlight • Structure

Traditional road drawbridge over the canal. Close to a pub and easy canal access.

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4.10 km

Canal Access Staircase

Highlight • Structure

steps or quite a steep dirt track to the side

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4.29 km

Canal Segment by Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • River

Keep an eye out for the small gate enterances into the nature reserve closer to the Solihull lodge end

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5.60 km

Stratford-upon-Avon Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

Becomes unsurfaced here heading towards the Drawbridge

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7.09 km

Drawbridge on Stratford-upon-Avon Canal

Highlight • Structure

All electric these days

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7.10 km

Drawbridge and The Brandywell Inn

Highlight • Bridge

A nice bridge and looks like a nice pub

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7.85 km

Muddy Canal Path Near Drawbridge Pub

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Nice stretch of canal but is not surfaced, mostly single track from Drawbridge pub to Earlswood. Very muddy in winter or if wet.

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10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.80 km

2.80 km

585 m

Surfaces

5.78 km

2.80 km

1.56 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

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Shirley Drawbridge – Canal Access Staircase loop from Dickens Heath Local Nature Reserve

Red Brick Canal Bridge

Shirley Drawbridge

Canal Access Staircase

Canal Segment by Nature Reserve

Stratford-upon-Avon Canal Towpath

Drawbridge on Stratford-upon-Avon Canal

Drawbridge and The Brandywell Inn

Muddy Canal Path Near Drawbridge Pub

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