Hartshill Hayes and the Coventry Canal
Bluebell woods on a ridge above Warwickshire, and a towpath below.
- Distance
- 3.3 km
- Ascent
- 50 m
- Time
- 1 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 171 m
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About this walk
Hartshill Hayes and the Coventry Canal is an easy 3.3 km circular walk with 50 m of ascent, taking about 1 hours. It starts at Hartshill Hayes Country Park (grid reference SP 320 945).
Hartshill Hayes is an ancient wood on a ridge north of Nuneaton, carpeted with bluebells in May and looking out across the Anker valley. The loop drops from the country park to the Coventry Canal and returns along the towpath and through the woods.
Route
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Woods and canal
Walk through the woods, drop to the canal and return by the towpath.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Hartshill Hayes and the Coventry Canal take?
- Most walkers take 1–1 hours for the 3.3 km route, which has 50 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Hartshill Hayes Country Park (grid reference SP 320 945). Pay car park at the country park.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Nuneaton to Hartshill. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Woodland paths and canal towpath.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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