Hampton/Barston
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Activity: Walking
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Distance: 7.64 km
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Average duration: 2h 15
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Difficulty: Not specified
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Return to departure point: Yes
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Vertical gain: + 34 m
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Vertical drop: - 42 m
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Highest point: 117 m
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Lowest point: 87 m
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Country: United Kingdom
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District: Hampton in Arden
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Start/End: N 52.424278° / W 1.701375°
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 112 m
- 1 : km 0 - alt. 112 m - Turn sharp right onto Marsh Lane
- 2 : km 0.19 - alt. 103 m - Turn right
- 3 : km 1.1 - alt. 87 m - Turn right
- 4 : km 1.26 - alt. 88 m - Turn sharp left
- 5 : km 2.17 - alt. 89 m - Turn left onto Marsh House Farm Lane
- 6 : km 2.41 - alt. 91 m - Keep right onto Marsh House Farm Lane
- 7 : km 2.43 - alt. 91 m - Turn sharp left
- 8 : km 2.92 - alt. 94 m - Turn slight right onto Bradnocks Marsh Lane
- 9 : km 3.01 - alt. 92 m - Turn left
- 10 : km 3.05 - alt. 90 m - Look for opening in the hedge
- 11 : km 4.94 - alt. 116 m - Turn right onto Oak Lane
- 12 : km 5.47 - alt. 105 m - Turn right
- 13 : km 7.35 - alt. 101 m - Turn slight right
- 14 : km 7.61 - alt. 112 m - Turn left onto Marsh Lane
- 15 : km 7.64 - alt. 112 m - Turn sharp left
- S/E : km 7.64 - alt. 112 m
Other walks in the area
Hampton-in-Arden Railway Station, Rail Trails
This trail takes you on mainly tarmacked surfaces out of Hampton-in-Arden, across the River Blythe to the Marsh Lane Nature Reserve before returning to the village. Mentioned in Domesday Book, Hampton is now a popular commuter village and also boasts Solihull’s only Michelin-starred restaurant – Peel’s at Hampton Manor. There are plenty of hints of its antiquity in the well preserved 17th century timbered houses of the village.
From Barston

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.
Barston & Balsall Common, Millenium Way
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 Meriden, Millenium Way
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.
Meriden to Kenilworth, Millenium Way
This is the 7th section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Meriden to Kenilworth.
From Balsall Common, Millenium Way
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.
West from Berkswell, Millenium Way
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.
East from Berkswell - Millenium Way
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.
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