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Sunday 21st March 2010

Hatton Country World Watery Stroll

Route facts

Waterways:
Grand Union Canal »

Distance: 2.49 / 4

Duration: 1 hour

Difficulty: Moderate

Circular route from: Hatton Country World

From Hatton Country World proceed across Dairy Field and out onto Dark Lane, over the railway bridge and turn left onto the canal towpath at John’s Bridge. Walk along the towpath until you reach Hatton Station, walk under the bridge and exit the path up the steps and turn right onto the road.

Walk over the railway bridge and through Hatton Station Village, until the last house on the left and then turn left into Canon’s field. Care should be taken in Canon's field as it can be uneven and muddy in places. Keeping to the hedge walk through the field crossing over one brook, left and left again over the second brook, walk across Lower Roberts Meadow keeping to the left alongside the railway through the gap in the hedge and into Whitegates field before reaching the railway bridge on Dark Lane. Cross the lane, turn right then left back into Dairy field to Hatton Country World.

This walk is not on a public right of way, the walk takes you on a permissive route through Hatton Estate – this walk may not be available year round.

Getting there

Parking: Parking is available at Hatton Country World.

Public transport: Hatton Locks and Hatton Country World are easy to reach situated between Warwick and Solihull, close to J15 M40. Follow signs for A46 Coventry and take the turning for Warwick Parkway (A4177) follow this road until you see the brown and white signs for Hatton Country World and Hatton Locks.

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Waypoints

1. Start

Start point, walking route: Hatton Country World Watery Stroll

Easting: 423585, Northing: 266224

2. End

End point, walking route: Hatton Country World Watery Stroll

Easting: 423585, Northing: 266224