St Nicholas Church, Beaudesert – Henley-in-Arden Market Cross loop from Henley-in-Arden
St Nicholas Church, Beaudesert – Henley-in-Arden Market Cross loop from Henley-in-Arden
6
hikers
St Nicholas Church, Beaudesert – Henley-in-Arden Market Cross loop from Henley-in-Arden
01:42
6.59km
40m
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: April 18, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
Get Directions
406 m
St Nicholas Church, Beaudesert
Highlight • Historical Site
The two benefices of Henley-in-Arden and Beaudesert were combined in 1915 under one incumbent and services are now held regularly in both churches. Under a local arrangement Sunday services for the Roman Catholic congregation are also held in one of the two churches as there is no Roman Catholic church nearer than Wootton Wawen.
Tip by
752 m
Dolce Caffe
Highlight • Cafe
Tip by
806 m
Henley-in-Arden Market Cross
Highlight • Historical Site
The base, shaft and capital are composed of 3 separate stones; the shaft being morticed into the base and capital. On the 4 faces of the capital were niches, containing, 1. The Rood; 2. The Trinity; 3. St Peter with his key; the 4th has fallen away. The head of this ‘highly superstitious’ cross is reported to have been preserved from destruction by having been covered by a shed for many years.
The empty niche probably once contained the Virgin and child. Towards the end of the last century a heavy iron palisade was erected around the cross for protection and at a later date the shaft was secured with iron supports. New iron railings were set up prior to 1933.
Square socket on 2 steps. Octagonal shaft changing to square where it enters the socket stone.
The head was in situ in 1863 but had fallen by 1894. The cross has been much restored.
The complete shaft, (head missing), octagon base and steps, all considerably weathered. The shaft is supported by iron stays.
The iron railings have now been removed, but the iron supports remain. The stone of the shaft is flaking away, but the base is still in fair condition
Tip by
2.37 km
Abandoned Golf Course
Highlight • Structure
Tip by
3.26 km
Ashton Bridleway
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
3.74 km
Bridleway Entrance by the Two Houses
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
5.98 km
St John the Baptist Church, Henley-in-Arden
Highlight • Historical Site
No trace of the original building remains and the present church was built about 1443 in the Perpendicular style. It housed the Chapel of the Guild of St. John which was situated in the north aisle but further to the east than the present Memorial Chapel. The outside of the Church is essentially as it was in the 15th Century but the interior is very much changed.
Tip by
6.59 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.58 km
785 m
693 m
371 m
135 m
Surfaces
3.96 km
1.30 km
903 m
232 m
Sign up to see more specific route details
Sign up for free
Elevation
Sign up to see more specific route details
Sign up for free
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Friday 10 July
29°C
16°C
0 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h
to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route
Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.
Comments
Want to know more?
Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.
Sign up for free