Honington and the Centenary Way

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From Honington’s parish church of All Saints walk back down the road, through the village. At the junction turn left, pass one of the entrances to Honington Hall on the left and a turning for Barcheston and Willington on the right. Take the next left turning (Granby Road, signposted to Halford) and follow the quiet country lane for about 1 mile (1.6km), passing Granby Farm and Wagtail Spinney. Cross Wagtail Brook, go through a gate on the right to join a bridleway and follow Shakespeare’s Way with the brook to your right. Keep to the right of a wood and along the edge of a large field. Pass into the next pasture via a gate and continue almost to the corner.

Go right to cross a footbridge, then bear left round the woodland edge. At the top keep left along the field perimeter. Pass to the left of several barns, cross a farm track and keep to the bridleway as it runs southeast along the field edge. Follow a path, go through a gate and pass the buildings of Idlicote to reach Idlicote House. Visit the church, then return to where the drive bends, keep ahead for several paces, then turn right by some gates. Follow the bridleway down an elongated field to the road.

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  Terrain  - Field paths, tracks, quiet roads
  Landscape  - Pleasantly undulating fields
  Dog friendliness  - On lead on country roads and across open farmland
  Parking  - Honington, in the vicinity of the parish church
  Toilets en route  - None on route
About the walk
Hidden down country lanes and surrounded by peaceful countryside, Honington must one of the most exquisite villages in Warwickshire. Exploring it on foot reveals a picture-perfect representation of rural England, with rows of handsome houses and charming cottages built of Cotswold stone and...
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The sparkle of sunlight on a gentle river as it meanders through beautiful countryside; the reflections of sailing boats on a lake; relaxing with a pint in the garden of an old English pub in a picturesque village; brightly coloured narrow boats making their way through a flight of lock gates; the imposing silhouette of an historic castle. These are the scenes that make Warwickshire a delight.
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Honington and the Centenary Way

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Location
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Additional information
  Terrain - Field paths, tracks, quiet roads
  Landscape - Pleasantly undulating fields
  Dog friendliness - On lead on country roads and across open farmland
  Parking - Honington, in the vicinity of the parish church
  Toilets en route - None on route
About the walk
Hidden down country lanes and surrounded by peaceful countryside, Honington must one of the most exquisite villages in Warwickshire. Exploring it on foot reveals a picture-perfect representation of rural England, with rows of handsome houses and charming cottages built of Cotswold stone and...
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Warwickshire
The sparkle of sunlight on a gentle river as it meanders through beautiful countryside; the reflections of sailing boats on a lake; relaxing with a pint in the garden of an old English pub in a picturesque village; brightly coloured narrow boats making their way through a flight of lock gates; the imposing silhouette of an historic castle. These are the scenes that make Warwickshire a delight.