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Canal Towpath Walk – The Bell loop from Whittington

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Canal Towpath Walk – The Bell loop from Whittington

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Canal Towpath Walk – The Bell loop from Whittington

00:42

2.76km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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497 m

Canal Towpath Walk

Highlight • Cycleway

A lovely place to go for a walk and cycle along the towpath. Just wear good shoes as it can be a bit muddy when it's wet.

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627 m

Birmingham and Coventry Canal Boundary Stone

Highlight • Monument

THIS PLAQUE AND BOUNDARY STONE.
SPONSORED BY
THE LICHFIELD BRANCH OF THE
INLAND WATERWAYS ASSOCIATION
AND UNVEILED AT THE BI-CENTENARY
ON 22ND JULY 1990
BY ROGER HERRINGTON
OF BRITISH WATERWAYS MARKS THE
JOINING OF THE BIRMINGHAM AND FAZELEY AND COVENTRY CANALS
AT THE WHITTINGTON BROOK IN
JULY 1790

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2.17 km

The Bell

Highlight • Restaurant

A lovely old pub, selling great drinks and food.

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2.23 km

Main St Café

Highlight • Cafe

A wonderful little place selling homemade cakes and food, and lovely drinks.

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2.35 km

The Dog Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

The Dog was originally a coaching inn and the building dates back about 300 years. Until quite recently the pub was a simple local; however, in 1992 the pub was extended and transformed into a cosy, attractively furnished hostelry with a popular restaurant, panelled bar and good selection of lagers and hand-pulled beers.

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2.40 km

Whittington Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A lovely little village, taking in the Old Police Station, the Old School and the Old Post Office.

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2.76 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.34 km

1.24 km

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.45 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 29 August

23°C

14°C

94 %

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Canal Towpath Walk – The Bell loop from Whittington

Canal Towpath Walk

Birmingham and Coventry Canal Boundary Stone

The Bell

Main St Café

The Dog Inn

Whittington Village

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