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Stratford-upon-Avon to Aston Cantlow    
17 miles

Ordnance Survey based map and detailed directions. Canal towpath and the Shakespeare properties of Mary Arden's House at Wilmcote and Anne Hathaway's Cottage at Shottery.

Extract:
'Discover the Heart of England by bicycle. Whatever your skill or stamina this is a safe route for you. Enjoy the unspoilt rolling scenery and peace of Shakespeare Country in South Warwickshire, blessed with quiet roads and country lanes ideal for cyclists.

'There are market towns, historical houses and landmarks, distinctive English villages, tranquil canal towpaths and, of course, Stratford-upon-Avon with its Shakespeare heritage. You can potter gently for a couple of hours, confident that you will see interesting places and enjoy the best stops, giving you a real taste of Warwickshire.'

Information courtesy of various organisations including South Warwickshire Tourism.