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Coventry's Historic Centre, Rail Trails
Association / Club / Walk leader
2.91 mi
+118 ft
-125 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Coventry (West Midlands Combined Authority)
Vibrant Coventry... England’s 9th largest city is known for its industrial past (think cars, bicycles and ribbons), Lady Godiva, and of course the devastating bombing in WWII which practically destroyed St Michael's Cathedral., Wilmcote Coventry, today is a city of unsung art and culture.
Canley to Coventry Railway Station, Rail Trails
2.77 mi
+69 ft
-72 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Coventry (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This walk between Canley and Coventry railway stations explores the green spaces of Canley Ford Local Nature Reserve, Top Green Park, and Coventry’s largest city park, the stunning War Memorial Park.
Tile Hill Railway Station, Rail Trails
3.99 mi
+131 ft
-112 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Coventry (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This trail explores the remaining areas of woodland from what was once part of the great Forest of Arden. Historically this was an area of scattered farmsteads, mostly belonging to the Stoneleigh Estate. You’ll still see occasional older buildings amongst the modern development as well as the plaque which marks the site of the former Massey Ferguson Factory.
Burton Green & Beechwood, Millenium way
5.98 mi
+112 ft
-144 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Burton Green (Warwickshire)
This circular walk covers a delightful area of Warwickshire countryside between Coventry and Balsall Common, crossing fairly flat farmland, some woodland and quiet lanes. This is walk 30 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Bedworth to Bulkington Railway Stations, Rail Trails
7.43 mi
+69 ft
-85 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Nuneaton and Bedworth (Warwickshire)
From the market town of Bedworth this trail takes you on field paths to the Coventry Canal, up to Marston Junction and back via the Ashby Canal and the village of Bulkington.
East from Berkswell - Millenium Way
3.53 mi
+75 ft
-69 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Berkswell (West Midlands Combined Authority)
An enjoyable short walk which takes in some attractive countryside and farmland. No sign of HS2! Mostly flat with dog-friendly gates & stiles.This the walk 3 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
West from Berkswell, Millenium Way
5.16 mi
+148 ft
-154 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Berkswell (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This circular walk starts from Berswell. Almost half of this delightful walk across the countryside uses a section of the MILLENNIUM WAY, with its distinctive black and white waymarkers. This is the walk 11 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Berkswell Railway Station, Rail Trails
4.43 mi
+115 ft
-95 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Berkswell (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This trail takes you through countryside and farmland to the historic village of Berkswell where you’ll spot several 16th and 17th century houses as well as the 16th century Bear Inn and Grade 1 listed, church of St. John the Baptist. Famous for its Norman crypt, it is considered amongst the finest in the country. Outside the church is Bercul’s Well legendarily used for full immersion baptisms as far back as the 8th century.
Ryton Wood
1.10 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Ryton on Dunsmore CP (Warwickshire)
The Warwickshire countryside is filled with an abundance of beautiful plants, birds, animals and bugs all year round – particularly in the spring and summer.
Kenilworth Railway Station, Rail Trails
7.84 mi
+151 ft
-154 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Kenilworth (Warwickshire)
This trail takes you from the heart of Kenilworth and out across farmland and open countryside, with many attractive views. You are a stone’s throw from the babbling Inchford Brook, the rolling greenery of Abbey Fields, and some monumental WW2 relics at Goodrest Farm. You’ll also get even closer to some gorgeous Alpacas before the halfway point!
From Kenilworth Castle, Millenium Way
6.54 mi
+98 ft
-108 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Kenilworth (Warwickshire)
This circular walk starts right by the historic Kenilworth Castle and continues across mostly flat farmland & open countryside, with many attractive views. You will encouter some gorgeous Alpacas before halfway! This is walk 24 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Kenilworth to Leamington Spa, Millenium Way
8.07 mi
+66 ft
-131 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Kenilworth (Warwickshire)
This is the 8th section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Kenilworth to Leamington Spa.
The Pleasance and Meer End from Kenilworth
Visorando Member
6.72 mi
+167 ft
-177 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Kenilworth (Warwickshire)
A pleasant walk through the Warwickshire countryside. The start is Kenilworth where you have the opportunity to visit the castle. The route includes a section of Millennium Way long distance footpath.
Meriden to Kenilworth, Millenium Way
10.42 mi
+135 ft
-256 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Meriden (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This is the 7th section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Meriden to Kenilworth.
From Meriden, Millenium Way
8.63 mi
+223 ft
-220 ft
4h 10
Easy
Departure from Meriden (West Midlands Combined Authority)
Our walk starts from the medieval stone cross on the village green in Meriden, which reputedly marks the centre of England. This circular walk incorporates the most northerly part of the Millennium Way, joined by a short link through the delightful village of Berkswell, with its lovely cafe. It is amazing to be on such lovely countryside only a few miles from the West Midlands conurbation. HS2 is only encountered for a short section. This is walk 40 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
From Meer End and Kenilworth Castle, Millenium Way
9.63 mi
+266 ft
-276 ft
4h 40
Easy
Departure from Balsall (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This walk goes across mostly flat open countryside, but incorporating an interesting church, pleasant woodland and the delightful Kenilworth castle. It is a very pleasant introduction to The Millennium Way, which is noticeable by our distinctive black and white waymarkers. This is walk 43 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
From Meer End and Kenilworth Castle, Millenium Way
6.32 mi
+157 ft
-161 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Balsall (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This walk goes across mostly flat open countryside, but incorporating an interesting church, pleasant woodland and the delightful Kenilworth castle. It is a very pleasant introduction to The Millennium Way, which is noticeable by our distinctive black and white waymarkers. This is the short version walk 43 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Bermuda Park to Bedworth Railway Stations, Rail Trails
3.60 mi
+56 ft
-23 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Nuneaton and Bedworth (Warwickshire)
A surprisingly rural walk between two stations on the Coventry to Nuneaton line. The route starts at Bermuda Park on the southern outskirts of Nuneaton and follows the Coventry Canal to Marston Junction before field paths bring you to the town of Bedworth.
From Balsall Common, Millenium Way
5.79 mi
+85 ft
-108 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Balsall (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This circular walk meanders across mostly flat farmland & open countryside. Take time to explore Berkswell with it's historic church, in particular the fascinating underground crypt, find the village green and the stocks. This is walk 12 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Kenilworth - Haseley - Norton Lindsey - Snitterfield - Hampton
22.68 mi
+738 ft
-735 ft
2.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Kenilworth (Warwickshire)
A pleasant circuit on the country lanes of Warwickshire.
Close to Leek Wootton, Millenium Way
7.03 mi
+164 ft
-151 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Kenilworth (Warwickshire)
This circular has no stiles and is therefore suitable for dogs. It goes along quiet lanes, mostly flat through some attractive woodland and open countryside. It touches the outskirts of Warwick and along a section of the Grand Union Canal. This is walk 33 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
From Hunningham, Millenium Way
5.21 mi
+161 ft
-157 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Hunningham (Warwickshire)
This walk goes across mostly flat open countryside between Hunningham and Weston under Wetherley. The first part of the walk follows a very short section of the Millennium Way. This is the walk 8 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Barston & Balsall Common, Millenium Way
4.10 mi
+98 ft
-118 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Barston (West Midlands Combined Authority)
A short circular walk from the picturesque village of Barston through the outskirts of Balsall Common. Enjoy open countryside and the delights of the Warwickshire landscape, while being very close to Birmingham. This is walk 4 from the 44 circulars composing the Millenium Way.
From Barston
4.16 mi
+177 ft
-190 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Barston (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This walk on the southern edge of the West Midlands explores some pleasant countryside and also follows a section of the Millennium Way long distance path.
George Eliot's Nuneaton Railway Station, Rail Trails
1.83 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Nuneaton and Bedworth (Warwickshire)
Discover the market town of Nuneaton, Warwickshire’s largest town, and one with a claim to lie at the very heart of England in the footsteps of a veritable literary giant.
Hilltop to Hunningham
2.32 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Hunningham (Warwickshire)
Hunningham is a beautiful, traditional English village with some fantastic historical buildings, including a 13th century church and a 16th century pub.
The Three Villages
4.72 mi
+207 ft
-207 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Hunningham (Warwickshire)
Hunningham is a beautiful, traditional English village with some fantastic historical buildings, including a 13th century church and a 16th century pub.
Around Leamington Spa, Millenium Way
4.54 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Royal Leamington Spa (Warwickshire)
This easy circular town walk can be completed in under two hours, but it is better to take at least a half day, so that you can explore some of the monuments, historical sites along the way, linger in the attractive parks, visit the museum and cafe in the Pump Rooms and enjoy the tranquillity of the Grand Union Canal and River Leam. This is walk 13 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Leamington Spa to Long Itchington, Millenium Way
9.93 mi
+194 ft
-144 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Royal Leamington Spa (Warwickshire)
This is the 9th section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Leamington Spa to Long Itchington.
West from Offchurch, Millenium Way
4.85 mi
+115 ft
-95 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Offchurch (Warwickshire)
The first half of this country walk follows the route of The Millennium Way as far as Newbold Comyn Park before returning along a lovely section of the Grand Union Canal, then along the Offchurch Greenway to return back to Offchurch. This is walk 28 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
East from Offchurch, Millenium Way
8.05 mi
+341 ft
-322 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Offchurch (Warwickshire)
Within a short driving distance of Leamington Spa, this circular walk starts at The Stag in the lovely village of Offchurch, Warwickshire. This is walk 27 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Around Warwick, Millenium Way
4.50 mi
+33 ft
-49 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Royal Leamington Spa (Warwickshire)
On this circular walk, short sections of the route are along roads but mostly you will be walking along the riverbank, near to parks, or by the canal. Also, you will pass the historic Warwick Castle and St. John's House Museum near to the centre of Warwick. During the first part of the walk, you will enjoy a short section of The Millennium Way where it follows the Grand Union Canal. This is the walk 10 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Royal Leamington Spa Railway Station to Offchurch, Rail Trails
7.16 mi
+135 ft
-121 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Royal Leamington Spa (Warwickshire)
A fashionable spa town with a history built on its saline springs, Leamington Spa’s beautiful town centre is known for its Regency architecture, wide boulevards and award-winning gardens. First following the Grand Union Canal and then the River Leam, this trail takes you into the surrounding countryside to the village of Offchurch. On your route you can explore the Leam Valley Local Nature Reserve and Newbold Comyn, as well as the renowned Jephson Gardens. Branch out from this fashionable spa town to follow the Grand Union Canal to the village of Offchurch and back via Newbold Comyn.
Offchurch-Hunningham-Ridgeway-Canal-Railway
7.96 mi
+253 ft
-253 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Offchurch (Warwickshire)
Circular route on footpaths, canal and old railway line.
Warwick Railway Station, Rail Trails
7.93 mi
+148 ft
-171 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Warwick (Warwickshire)
Explore the towers and spires of Warwickshire’s county town! Set on the River Avon, this historic market town is full of medieval, Georgian and Victorian architecture and graced with beautiful gardens and parks, crowned by its world famous Warwick Castle – the ancestral home of the Earls of Warwick.
Warwick Parkway to Hatton Railway Station, Rail Trails
5.23 mi
+180 ft
-187 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Budbrooke (Warwickshire)
A breath of fresh air as you wander through tranquil farmland with wonderful views over Warwick and meander along the towpath of the Grand Union Canal to the famous locks at Hatton. Strike out into glorious rolling countryside en route to Hatton’s famous flight of 21 locks on the Grand Union Canal.
Long Itchington to Priors Marston, Millenium Way
8.72 mi
+377 ft
-125 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Long Itchington CP (Warwickshire)
This is the 10th section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Long Itchington to Priors Marston.
From Long Itchington, Millenium Way
6.35 mi
+82 ft
-72 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Long Itchington CP (Warwickshire)
A lovely walk from Long Itchington, a village with 7 pubs nearby! it goes over open fields and back along a stretch of the Grand Union Canal. This is walk 26 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Long Itchington to Ufton and return
8.06 mi
+210 ft
-236 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Long Itchington CP (Warwickshire)
A stroll through rural Warwickshire with no destination in mind. This route includes paths, country lanes and a section of the Grand Union Canal.
Hatton to Lapworth Railway Station, Rail Trails
4.85 mi
+108 ft
-102 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Shrewley (Warwickshire)
This trail takes you from the station at Hatton who’s most notable landmark is the Hatton Locks – a lovely location to watch colourful narrowboats as they move through the flight of 21 locks, onto the Lapworth and Kingswood via the towpath of the Grand Union Canal. An easy five-mile amble following the towpath of the Grand Union Canal through some of Warwickshire’s finest countryside.
Lias and Stockton Locks Circular, Millenium Way
5.27 mi
+121 ft
-112 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Stockton CP (Warwickshire)
This is an attractive walk encompassing some delightful canal towpaths, mostly flat through countryside and woodland near the lovely villages of Long Itchington and Stockton. This is walk 15 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Cycling Norton Lindsey and Villages
11.30 mi
+289 ft
-279 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Norton Lindsey (Warwickshire)
Quiet roads around Norton Lindsey and Villages with refreshment stop options.
Cycle Norton Lindsey-Rowington-Wootton Wawen-Wilmcote-Snitterfield
23.56 mi
+791 ft
-804 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Norton Lindsey (Warwickshire)
A circular cycle nearly all on minor roads, and a section of towpath that starts at the longest canal aqueduct in England.
Claverdon to Hatton Railway Stations, Rail Trails
2.68 mi
+154 ft
-102 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Claverdon CP (Warwickshire)
This short trail stakes you through gently rolling farmland, past small pockets of woodland and across the Grand Union Canal and its “stairway to heaven” flight of locks at Hatton.
More walks in Coventry
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Allesley
- Ansley CP
- Ansty CP
- Arley CP
- Ashow
- Astley CP
- Baginton
- Balsall
- Beausale, Haseley, Honiley and Wroxall
- Bentley CP
- Berkswell
- Binley Woods CP
- Birdingbury CP
- Blackdown
- Bourton And Draycote CP
- Brandon and Bretford CP
- Brinklow CP
- Bubbenhall
- Budbrooke
- Burbage
- Burton Green
- Burton Hastings CP
- Caldecote CP
- Church Lawford CP
- Coombe Fields CP
- Corley CP
- Cubbington
- Eathorpe
- Fillongley CP
- Finham
- Frankton CP
- Great Packington CP
- Hartshill CP
- Hatton
- Higham on the Hill
- Hunningham
- Kenilworth
- Keresley
- King's Newnham CP
- Leek Wootton and Guy's Cliffe
- Little Packington CP
- Long Itchington CP
- Mancetter CP
- Marton CP
- Maxstoke CP
- Meriden
- Nether Whitacre CP
- North Warwickshire
- Norton Lindsey
- Nuneaton and Bedworth
- Offchurch
- Old Milverton
- Over Whitacre CP
- Princethorpe CP
- Radford Semele
- Royal Leamington Spa
- Ryton on Dunsmore CP
- Shilton and Barnacle CP
- Shrewley
- Shustoke CP
- Stockton CP
- Stoneleigh
- Stretton Baskerville CP
- Stretton on Dunsmore CP
- Stretton under Fosse CP
- Wappenbury
- Warwick
- Warwick
- Weston under Wetherley
- Withybrook CP
- Wolston CP
- Wolvey CP