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Lower Shuckburgh War Memorial – Napton Junction loop from Weedon to Marton Junction Line
RoutesHiking trails & RoutesUnited KingdomEnglandWest Midlands RegionWarwickshireRugbyGrandborough
Lower Shuckburgh War Memorial – Napton Junction loop from Weedon to Marton Junction Line
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Lower Shuckburgh War Memorial – Napton Junction loop from Weedon to Marton Junction Line
03:47
14.1km
160m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: April 22, 2026
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Ventnor Marina (Sunset Basin)
Highlight (Segment) • Structure
Ventnor Marina (Sunset Basin) is a minor waterways place on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) between Napton Junction (Junction of Grand Union and Oxford Canals) (1 mile and 1¼ furlongs and 3 locks to the southeast) and Budbrooke Junction (Junction of Saltisford Arm and Grand Union Main Line) (12 miles and 7¾ furlongs and 22 locks to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin) (The larger of the two Ventnor Marina basins); 2½ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is Site of Calcutt Railway Bridge; 1½ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin) (The larger of the two Ventnor Marina basins); 2½ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is Site of Calcutt Railway Bridge; 1½ furlongs away.
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3.89 km
Calcutt Spinney
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3
5.97 km
Lower Shuckburgh War Memorial
Highlight • Monument
War memorial in form of obelisk unveiled in 1921 at gate of St John the Baptist Church, Lower Shuckburgh.
Hornton Stone war memorial in form of obelisk unveiled by Lt-Gen Sir John Keir KCB on Saturday 19th November 1921. (Report in the Rugby Advertiser 25/11/1921 p2). Detailed description of dedication service at the church and of the unveiling ceremony. Obelisk stands on 3 bases. 15ft high and decoarated on the face, towards the top, with a small bronze wreath of laurels. An inscription records the names of the fallen.
Obelisk of Hornton Stone on square plinth and four-stepped base. Bronze laurel wreath on 6 o’clock face. Height 4500mm. Unveiled on 19th November 1921 by Lt Gen Sir John Keir KCB. Inscription: THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ THEIR/ NAME/ LIVETH/ FOR/ EVERMORE/ (NAMES)
8 names are recorded.
Hornton Stone war memorial in form of obelisk unveiled by Lt-Gen Sir John Keir KCB on Saturday 19th November 1921. (Report in the Rugby Advertiser 25/11/1921 p2). Detailed description of dedication service at the church and of the unveiling ceremony. Obelisk stands on 3 bases. 15ft high and decoarated on the face, towards the top, with a small bronze wreath of laurels. An inscription records the names of the fallen.
Obelisk of Hornton Stone on square plinth and four-stepped base. Bronze laurel wreath on 6 o’clock face. Height 4500mm. Unveiled on 19th November 1921 by Lt Gen Sir John Keir KCB. Inscription: THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ THEIR/ NAME/ LIVETH/ FOR/ EVERMORE/ (NAMES)
8 names are recorded.
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5.99 km
Church of Saint John the Baptist, Lower Shuckburgh
Highlight • Monument
Lower Shuckburgh is a lovely little village just of the Oxford Canal in rural Warwickshire. Its biggest attraction is the Church of Saint John the Baptist and its gothic stylings. Built in 1864, the church is now Grade II-listed. Particularly poignant is the 15-foot (5 m) war memorial, built in 1921 of Hornton stone.
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5
12.1 km
Napton Junction Marina
Highlight • Rest Area
This is a pleasant marina that serves the village of Napton-on-the-Hill. The village offers splendid views of the Oxford Canal, as it bends around the hill. It is worth taking a look at Napton Windmill and St Lawrence Church, both beautiful buildings. Close to the marina, The Kings Head is a relaxed and family friendly pub that serves good food.
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6
12.7 km
Wigrams Turn Marina on the Grand Union Canal
Highlight • Structure
Wigrams Bridge No 17 is a minor waterways place on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) between Napton Junction (Junction of Grand Union and Oxford Canals) (a few yards to the southwest) and Budbrooke Junction (Junction of Saltisford Arm and Grand Union Main Line) (14 miles and ¾ furlongs and 25 locks to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is Winding Hole above Calcutt Top Lock; 4 furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is Winding Hole above Calcutt Top Lock; 4 furlongs away.
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12.7 km
Napton Junction
Highlight • Structure
Napton Junction is a major waterways place at the junction of the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) with the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) and the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section).
Old Engine House Arm Junction is on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line), 3 miles and 1½ furlongs and 7 locks to the southwest. Budbrooke Junction (Junction of Saltisford Arm and Grand Union Main Line) is on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line), 14 miles and ¾ furlongs and 25 locks to the west. Flecknoe Bridge No 102 (Flecknoe village half a mile southeast) is on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section), 2 miles and 6½ furlongs to the east.
The nearest place in the direction of Old Engine House Arm Junction is Napton Marina; 1½ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is Wigrams Bridge No 17; a few yards away.
The nearest place in the direction of Flecknoe Bridge No 102 is Wigrams Turn Marina; a few yards away.
Old Engine House Arm Junction is on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line), 3 miles and 1½ furlongs and 7 locks to the southwest. Budbrooke Junction (Junction of Saltisford Arm and Grand Union Main Line) is on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line), 14 miles and ¾ furlongs and 25 locks to the west. Flecknoe Bridge No 102 (Flecknoe village half a mile southeast) is on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section), 2 miles and 6½ furlongs to the east.
The nearest place in the direction of Old Engine House Arm Junction is Napton Marina; 1½ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is Wigrams Bridge No 17; a few yards away.
The nearest place in the direction of Flecknoe Bridge No 102 is Wigrams Turn Marina; a few yards away.
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13.6 km
Calcutt Top Lock No. 1 (Grand Union Canal)
Highlight • Structure
Calcutt Top Lock No 1 is a place on the waterways on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) between Napton Junction (Junction of Grand Union and Oxford Canals) (4½ furlongs to the south) and Budbrooke Junction (Junction of Saltisford Arm and Grand Union Main Line) (13 miles and 4½ furlongs and 24 locks to the west).
It is at one end of Calcutt Locks.
The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Winding Hole above Calcutt Top Lock; ¼ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is Calcutt Boats (Boat hire, small shop and chandlery); ¼ furlongs away.
It is at one end of Calcutt Locks.
The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Winding Hole above Calcutt Top Lock; ¼ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is Calcutt Boats (Boat hire, small shop and chandlery); ¼ furlongs away.
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13.9 km
Calcutt Marina on the Grand Union Canal
Highlight • Structure
Calcutt Marina is a minor waterways place on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) between Napton Junction (Junction of Grand Union and Oxford Canals) (5¾ furlongs and 3 locks to the south) and Budbrooke Junction (Junction of Saltisford Arm and Grand Union Main Line) (13 miles and 3 furlongs and 22 locks to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Calcutt Bottom Lock No 3; ¼ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin) (The larger of the two Ventnor Marina basins); ¾ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Calcutt Bottom Lock No 3; ¼ furlongs away.
The nearest place in the direction of Budbrooke Junction is Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin) (The larger of the two Ventnor Marina basins); ¾ furlongs away.
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14.1 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.65 km
5.31 km
2.47 km
418 m
206 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
10.9 km
1.45 km
1.29 km
306 m
179 m
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