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Lower Shuckburgh War Memorial – St John the Baptist Church loop from Lower Shuckburgh

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Upper and Lower Shuckburgh CP

Lower Shuckburgh War Memorial – St John the Baptist Church loop from Lower Shuckburgh

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Lower Shuckburgh War Memorial – St John the Baptist Church loop from Lower Shuckburgh

01:56

7.24km

80m

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 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.94 km

New Bridge No. 103 (Grand Union Canal)

Highlight • Bridge

New Bridge No 103 is a minor waterways place on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) between Napton Junction (Junction of Grand Union and Oxford Canals) (2 miles and 1 furlong to the west) and Flecknoe Bridge No 102 (Flecknoe village half a mile southeast) (5½ furlongs to the northeast).

The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Lower Shuckburgh Bridge No 104 (Shuckburgh); 4½ furlongs away.

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6.84 km

Lower Shuckburgh Bridge Over Oxford Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Quoetcountry roads, or canal path - here's an access point to both, so take your pick.

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6.85 km

Caution: Do Not Enter (Canal Path Barrier)

Highlight • Other

7.16 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.

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7.18 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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7.20 km

St John the Baptist Church

Highlight • Historical Site

St John the Baptist church, a beautiful place to take a moment mid-ride. You can walk all around the church and marvel at the architecture.

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7.24 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.51 km

1.37 km

762 m

398 m

205 m

Surfaces

2.77 km

1.58 km

1.27 km

250 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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Lower Shuckburgh War Memorial – St John the Baptist Church loop from Lower Shuckburgh

New Bridge No. 103 (Grand Union Canal)

Lower Shuckburgh Bridge Over Oxford Canal

Caution: Do Not Enter (Canal Path Barrier)

Lower Shuckburgh War Memorial

Church of Saint John the Baptist, Lower Shuckburgh

St John the Baptist Church

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