Connect Southam with Slow Ways
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Many Slow Ways have several route options. Some will be better than others, or good for different reasons.
Our goal is for each Slow Way to have at least one route that is verified and surveyed. To be verified – and get its snail badge – a route needs at least three positive reviews.
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Walk to Southam from further afield
Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Kineton—Southam
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Kinsou one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 20km/12mi | Ascent 136m | Descent 139m | ||
Kineton—Southam
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Kinsou two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 22km/13mi | Ascent 128m | Descent 130m | ||
Royal Leamington Spa—Southam
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Roysou one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 12km/8mi | Ascent 55m | Descent 90m | |
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Royal Leamington Spa—Southam
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Roysou two |
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U U |
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Verify me | Distance 13km/8mi | Ascent 102m | Descent 138m | ||
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Southam—Byfield
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Soubyf one |
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U U |
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Verify me | Distance 16km/10mi | Ascent 86m | Descent 151m | ||
Southam—Daventry
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Soudav one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 20km/12mi | Ascent 190m | Descent 129m | ||
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Southam—Rugby
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Sourug one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 21km/13mi | Ascent 107m | Descent 134m | ||
Whitnash—Southam
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Whisou one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 14km/8mi | Ascent 130m | Descent 147m | |
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Whitnash—Southam
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Whisou two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 15km/9mi | Ascent 150m | Descent 133m |
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Collective progress
47% of Southam’s six route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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2 people have contributed to Southam’s Slow Ways
0 people have pledged to walk and review a route
0 people have surveyed a route in Southam
131km out of 151km have been walked and reviewed
173km of reviews have been shared in Southam
Latest Updates
The route when you pass the farm is impassable onto the Fosse, instead go through the gate on the left and follow the Millenium Way to meet the Fosse and turn right to rejoin the route The path out of Priors Hardwick is difficult to find and I would suggest a short detour into Priors Hardwick by turning right at the church then shortly left to rejoin the route...
Eric Forgan
After crossing the canal feeder (photo 3), you have to look carefully for the short route through the overgrown copse (photo 4). On the route towards Priors Hardwick, you approach a farm with a poorly maintained stile (photo 6). The route on the other side of the farm follows a hedge and is supposed to come out onto the Welsh Road. You have to then look carefully for the route out of Priors Hardwick, as when we did the route it wasn't that obvious as it seemed to cut through a back garden. After walking down the escarpment around an old derelict barn, the route takes you diagonally through a small section of woodland towards Bennet's Barn Farm....
Steve Litchfield
Upon leaving Southam, I did find an official notice (photo 1) which advises that path will be closed till the end of 2024, so that was confirmation for me to take route two. When they do eventually reopen the route, you'll be taking the footbridge as opposed to the route to the right in my 2nd photo. After crossing the B4452, the route heads west between a farm and Ufton wood (photo 6). Eventually, the route arrives at Ufton, where if you've timed your walk right and if you so wish, the White Hart pub is an excellent place to grab refreshments. On leaving the lias ridge of Harbury via steps cut into the hill (photo 15), you have to cross an oft used lane to gain access to a path through Lower Westfields Farm (photo 10) which has horses and donkeys grazing on the path. Whichever route you do take over Crown Hill or through the farm, both routes re-join on the other side of the hill and then takes you past the intriguingly named Isle of Wight barn, before heading through pasture and a stud farm as you travel towards Whitnash....
Steve Litchfield
It was good walk and I enjoyed the route. I can recommend this route as part of the network, although because of the road walking it doesn't quite get the full five stars from me....
Steve Litchfield
The route between Southam and Ufton has many kissing gates and a few narrow footbridges, but after Ufton, the route is easy, especially along the canal section....
Steve Litchfield
This route is mainly through rural Warwickshire and passes through the villages of Kineton, Harbury and Ufton. The walk leaves by the B4086 but soon leaves the road to follow footpaths past MOD Kineton ,then on to Bishops Itchington where there is a village shop with refreshments....
Eric Forgan
This route follows town roads out of Leamington, then follows the Grand Union Canal before some more road walking on the Welsh Road and then passes the Holy Well into Southam. HS2 work currently effects the Welsh Road....
Eric Forgan
Eric Forgan added Roysou two, a new walk from Royal Leamington Spa to Southam
Walk this routeThe alternative follows the Grand Union Canal out of Leamington Spa, before turning into the countryside and passing the village of Ufton (which has a fine Pub) , then passes Ufton Wood, the Polo Grounds, and then the Holy Well before reaching Southam....
Eric Forgan
The footpath between Southam and Ladbroke is now closed and will remain closed for approximately three years. An alternative KINSOU TWO has been added to Slowways...
Eric Forgan
This route is closed between Southam and Harbury due to HS2 Work...
Eric Forgan
Currently due to HS2 work this route is impassable between Southam and Harbury...
Eric Forgan
Slow Ways added Roysou one, a new walk from Royal Leamington Spa to Southam
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Southam’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SP4193561880
Lat / Lon
52.25352° / -1.38710°
Easting / Northing
441,935E / 261,880N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Southam's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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