Stratford-upon-Avon Riverside and Canal Walk
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire ·
Quick answer
The Stratford-upon-Avon riverside and canal towpath walk is dog-friendly, following the River Avon and Stratford Canal through the town's parks and waterways.
Distance
3 miles
Difficulty
Off-lead
Yes
Stiles
None
Parking
Available
About this walk
This walk follows the River Avon through Stratford's riverside gardens and Recreation Ground, then joins the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal towpath past the historic canal basin and lock flight. It combines Shakespeare-country scenery with easy, flat, well-surfaced paths, making it a popular everyday dog walk close to the town centre with plenty of benches and open grass along the way.
Terrain
🅿️ Parking
Several pay and display car parks in Stratford town centre, including Recreation Ground car park.
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