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

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

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

01:56

7.59km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.43 km

Lucy's Mill Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

If you take a walk to the end of the Recreation Ground furthest from the town centre and then carry on over the little bridge over the stream, you will …

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3.82 km

Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon

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Holy Trinity Church dates to around 1210 and is the oldest building in Stratford-upon-Avon. The church is most famous for its links to the playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616), who is …

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4.74 km

Stratford-upon-Avon Waterside

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Refreshing and plenty to see. Well worth the short walk

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5.23 km

Shakespeare Memorial Fountain and Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

Pretty cool statue they have a market next to it that's worth a look

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5.48 km

Shakespeare's Birthplace

Highlight • Historical Site

The renowned playwright William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) was born and spent much of his childhood in this half-timber framed house. The building is now a Mecca for his fans …

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5.49 km

Statue of William Shakespeare

Highlight • Monument

Very nicely done and very recent too

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6.15 km

Stratford-upon-Avon Lock No. 56

Highlight • Bridge

Stratford-upon-Avon Lock No 56 is a minor waterways place on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) between Winding Hole above Stratford Top Lock No 52 (4½ furlongs and 4 locks to …

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6.17 km

Bancroft Basin, Stratford-upon-Avon Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

From here it is 'just' 185 locks to get to London ;-)

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7.59 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.90 km

2.38 km

1.38 km

862 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.05 km

2.23 km

1.88 km

358 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 8 May

20°C

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

Lucy's Mill Bridge

Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon Waterside

Shakespeare Memorial Fountain and Clock Tower

Shakespeare's Birthplace

Statue of William Shakespeare

Stratford-upon-Avon Lock No. 56

Bancroft Basin, Stratford-upon-Avon Canal

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