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Knowle Locks – Meriden Pond loop from Olton

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Knowle Locks – Meriden Pond loop from Olton

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3.6

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Knowle Locks – Meriden Pond loop from Olton

02:32

43.0km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.7 km

Knowle Locks

Highlight • Rest Area

There is a tap here which is useful for refilling water

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14.4 km

Signature House

Highlight • Structure

Not liked locally but would love to know who lives there and if they enjoy it.

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16.3 km

Wooden Bridge at Temple Balsall

Highlight • Bridge

Not sure if it was private or not as it ended up in a private carpark with a automatic gate... Five Templars were arrested at Balsall, as well as Thomas …

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25.9 km

Berkswell Village

Highlight • Cycleway

A view of Berkswell village, been told there is a coffee shop there, not seen it...

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25.9 km

Old Farmhouse, Berkswell

Highlight • Historical Site

As you turn the corner there is a very old farm house, it looks as thought it needs to be updated but when you look you can see the charm. Opposite is a pottery.

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28.9 km

Meriden Pond

Highlight • Lake

It is the town at the centre of the country, furthest distance in any direction to the coast... There is a nice pond in the town...

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29.8 km

National Cyclists' Memorial, Meriden

Highlight • Monument

The obelisk honors the cyclist troops who were killed during World War I.

In 1914, cycling was incredibly popular in the UK. During the war, the British army included a …

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33.8 km

Hampton-in-Arden Village

Highlight • Forest

There are so many mature trees here...

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43.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.2 km

3.45 km

3.22 km

1.64 km

482 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.1 km

491 m

312 m

126 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 24 June

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Knowle Locks – Meriden Pond loop from Olton

Knowle Locks

Signature House

Wooden Bridge at Temple Balsall

Berkswell Village

Old Farmhouse, Berkswell

Meriden Pond

National Cyclists' Memorial, Meriden

Hampton-in-Arden Village

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