Marston Green to Elmdon Railway Station, Rail Trails

Start: Marston Green Railway Station (B37 7AE) Grid ref. SP 167 854

(S/E) From the Platform 2 side exit Marston Green Railway Station. Turn right onto the path towards Sheldon Country Park.

(1) At the bottom of the descent take path to the left, taking you to the end of the Airport runway.

(2) Take the path alongside the airport perimeter fence all the way to the A45 Coventry Road.

(3) Turn right.

(4) Cross at the pelican crossing ascend to a footpath between houses, this crosses another two roads and then enters woodland in Elmdon Park.

(5) Take the drive ahead to the car park by St Nicholas church.
A short detour ahead here will let you reach the Old Walled Garden (now a nature reserve managed by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust).

(6) When ready to move on, return to the carpark and take the path to the right downhill to the lake.

(7) Walk clockwise around the lake.

(8) Then follow the stream all the way North to the A45.

(9) Cross the A45 and then follow the path through Sheldon Country Park.

(2) Rejoin your outward path at the aircraft viewing point and return to Marston Green station.(S/E)

Start: Marston Green Railway Station (B37 7AE) Grid ref. SP 167 854

Transport: Marston Green is on the mainline between Birmingham Bearley New Street and London Euston with connections to NorthamptWoinlm,coStehrewsbury and the West Coast Mainline via Birmingham International. Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway. Stratford-upon-Avon.
Trains run several times hourly to Hampton-in-Arden, Berkswell, Tile Hill, Canley, Coventry and Rugby.
There are limited facilities at this station.

Refreshments: On leaving the station, stop off at the Picnic Basket for a hearty breakfast. The Picnic Basket : Situated in the heart of Marston Green Village, this café prides itself on its traditional English Breakfasts which are renowned within the local area. Perfect for a pre or post walk reward!

Tradita Cafe & restaurant: A worthwhile detour will net you an exquisite espresso and a menu of authentic, crafted, regional Italian specialties, all recreated by Italian chefs. If this isn’t a great lunch stop, we don’t know what is!

Discover the Heart of England by rail at Heart Community Rail Trail here.

Once on the trail you’ll pass an airport viewing point where you might want to indulge in a bit of plane spotting before continuing towards Sheldon Country Park. Diverging off the trail just a short way, you can further explore its 300 acres of open grassland, wetlands and mature woodland.
Howard Brown, branch manager for the Halifax bank, who won a staff competition to appear in their advertisements, was born and raised in Sheldon.
The route will then bring you to Elmdon Park, with fine views across the surrounding landscape. The park covers the grounds of the former Elmdon Hall which encompasses the lake, as well as a heritage trail which provides historic info on the remains of Elmdon Hall, St Nicolas’s Church and the old walled garden, which is now a Local Nature Reserve.

Aircraft Spotting: This route puts you squarely in the prime viewing area by the end of Runway 15. You’ll also get some great (and probbaly noisy) views as you skirt the perimeter fence. Binoculars at the ready!

Sheldon Country Park: This trail also lets you explore just over 300 acres of open grassland, wetlands, old hedgerows and some mature woodland. The Old Rectory Farm at its heart is open to visitors throughout the year (from 10:30am to 5:30pm).

Elmdon Park: Fine views, a wealth of history relating to the former Elmdon Hall and a wonderful variety of habitats including the old walled garden, woodland, lakes and meadows make this a top destination for an amble (and a great place for birdwatching)!

Landrover Experience: Get behind the wheel of one of the UK’s most iconic vehicles at the heart of Land Rover’s manufacturing facility. With intense inclines, dramatic descents, sideways tilts and more, this is real big kids stuff!