We have had a report of a fierce German Shepherd dog harassing walkers at point 9. The matter has been reported to the police and the WCC.

If you wish you could avoid any danger by walking path W150a from points 9 to 10. This is marked on the map. In our latest reprint we use this route in preference to W150 due to an ongoing dispute about the route. 

There have been Alsatians on the loose in the vicinity of Beanit Farm (point 11 onwards).  More than one walker has been bitten and we are told that a dog has been put down.  The authorities have the matter in hand but please beware.

Thanks to the joint efforts of our friends at ACWA & the KFPG this walk is now stile free.

In view of the threatening notices in the Waterman car park, in our latest edition,  we recommend starting the walk at the Hatton Locks car park (small charge) signposted Hatton Locks on the A4177 just before the Waterman Pub.  As an alternative to using pub grounds there is a public footpath just down hill from the pub on the A4177 linking the road with the canal.   It is signposted both ends.

We have had a report of a fierce German Shepherd dog harassing walkers at point 9. The matter has been reported to the police and the WCC.

If you wish you could avoid any danger by walking path W150a from points 9 to 10. This is marked on the map. In our latest reprint we use this route in preference to W150 due to an ongoing dispute about the route. 

In view of the threatening notices in the Waterman car park, in our latest edition,  we recommend starting the walk at the Hatton Locks car park (small charge) signposted Hatton Locks on the A4177 just before the Waterman Pub.  As an alternative to using pub grounds there is a pubic footpath just down hill from the pub on the A4177 linking the road with the canal.   It is signposted both ends

(Alternative Route) Unfortunately, it is no longer possible to leave the towpath at point 4 (Tythe Barn Bridge) as the access has been legally blocked by the owner.  British Waterways which constructed the access steps is not involved.

At point 8 a diversion has been agreed.  The path is now 50 yards or so further on, opposite the lane leading to the church.  Go through a gate at the top and turn left up to the house, then right out to a wide bridle way (the main track).

At  Corner Wood Farm, the path runs between the buildings and any advertised diversion is purely voluntary.

When you come out to Rouncil Lane you now turn right for a few yards (point 6) and take the gate on the left and continue along the hedge line.

There have been Alsatians on the loose in the vicinity of Beanit Farm (point 11 onwards).  More than one walker has been bitten and we are told that a dog has been put down.  The authorities have the matter in hand but please beware.

A lot of stiles on this walk have now been replaced by gates

At point 4 the steps have now been replaced by a ramp as part of the Greenway upgrade.  Between 4 and 5 the steps referred to have gone and access to Crackley Wood is another 500 yards beyond the bridge.  Go through a gate on the left and on for a few yards then turn left along the main path out to Crackley Lane (point 6)

The Causeway between points 9 and 10 has now been extended by the KFPG

The Wood pub is closed 'for refurbishment' and looks likely to remain so for some time. The car park may still be accessible but it may be better to use The Falcon as a starting point.

Badger's Lane has now been renamed Mill Lane

The diversion of WB3 has now been confirmed.  Where the existing path from Middle Woodloes reaches the A46 instead of crossing over the road at that point it now turns right along the hedge line until it reaches the underpass.