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Dickens Heath Canal Waterfront – Stratford-upon-Avon Canal loop from Dickens Heath Local Nature Reserve

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Dickens Heath Canal Waterfront – Stratford-upon-Avon Canal loop from Dickens Heath Local Nature Reserve

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Dickens Heath Canal Waterfront – Stratford-upon-Avon Canal loop from Dickens Heath Local Nature Reserve

01:47

6.94km

30m

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: May 26, 2026

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5.07 km

Dickens Heath Canal Waterfront

Highlight • Settlement

Can go across on a nearby bridge. Nice town,

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5.10 km

Dickens Heath Village Footbridge No. 14

Highlight • Bridge

Dickens Heath Village Footbridge No 14 is a minor waterways place on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) between Lapworth Wharf (5 miles and 7¾ furlongs and 11 locks to the southeast) and King's Norton Junction (Junction of Stratford and Worcester and Birmingham Canals) (6 miles to the west).

The nearest place in the direction of Lapworth Wharf is Dickens Heath Village Arm (Not navigable); a few yards away.

The nearest place in the direction of King's Norton Junction is Site of Dickens' Heath Farm Drawbridge; 2 furlongs away.

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5.16 km

Dickens Heath Village Arm, Stratford-upon-Avon Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Dickens Heath Village Arm is a minor waterways place on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) between Lapworth Wharf (5 miles and 7¾ furlongs and 11 locks to the southeast) and King's Norton Junction (Junction of Stratford and Worcester and Birmingham Canals) (6 miles to the west).

The nearest place in the direction of Lapworth Wharf is Braggs Farm Bridge No 15; 2¾ furlongs away.

The nearest place in the direction of King's Norton Junction is Dickens Heath Village Footbridge No 14; a few yards away.

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5.28 km

Dickens Heath Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dickens Heath Nature Reserve consists of 2.52 hectares of land that was formerly part of Bragg’s Farm and used for landfill. It has been converted by Parkridge Developments Ltd as part of the Dickens Heath Village development to create various habitats for wildlife and comprises wildflower meadow, wetlands, woodland and open water. New trees and shrubs have been planted and an area of open grassland has been turned into a wildlife meadow.

Grass is deliberately left to grow long to encourage the dispersal of wildflower seeds. In addition to the nature reserve, Dickens Heath has two ancient semi-mature woodlands – Birchy Leasow Coppice and Tyburn Coppice. Ancient woodlands are remnants of the Forest of Arden and date from 1600 or earlier. These areas are covered by a Group Tree Preservation Order and are also designated as Local Wildlife Sites (LWS). Other sites with LWS status in Dickens Heath include Tythebarn Lane Meadows, Big Dickens Wood and Little Dickens Wood.

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5.89 km