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Hatton to Lapworth Railway Station, Rail Trails
Association / Club / Walk leader
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.
From Lapworth and Kingswood, Millenium Way
7.87 mi
+312 ft
-315 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Lapworth (Warwickshire)
This circular walk starts at The Boot Inn Lapworth on the B4439 south east of Hockley Heath. Initially the route follows the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal, leaving this at Drawbridge Farm to follow a delightful section of the Millennium Way. This is walk 35 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Lapworth Railway Station, Rail Trails
4.08 mi
+89 ft
-89 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Lapworth (Warwickshire)
This circular route incorporates the National Trust’s Packwood House, three pubs and a flight of locks as well as taking you through some of the prettiest countryside between Warwick and Solihull.
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.
Packwood, Millenium Way
3.94 mi
+121 ft
-125 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Lapworth (Warwickshire)
This delightful circular walk starts from Packwood House, a well-known National Trust property. The walk will give you a flavour of The Millennium Way taking you across mostly flat countryside. This is walk 6 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Cycle Norton Lindsey-Rowington-Wootton Wawen-Wilmcote-Snitterfield
Visorando Member23.56 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.
East from Henley-in-Arden, Millenium Way
5.59 mi
+367 ft
-364 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Henley-in-Arden (Warwickshire)
This circular starts from the 15th Century church of St John the Baptist in the centre of the lovely town of Henley in Arden. It has a couple of short steep climbs with resulting fine views. This is walk 17 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
West from Henley-in-Arden, Millenium Way
5.06 mi
+118 ft
-128 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Henley-in-Arden (Warwickshire)
This delightful walk starts from the 15th-century church of St John the Baptist, situated on the corner of the High Street and Beaudesert Lane in Henley-in-Arden. This is walk 18 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Henley in Arden to Hockley Heath, Millenium Way
6.15 mi
+407 ft
-207 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Henley-in-Arden (Warwickshire)
This is the 5th section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Henley in Arden to Hockley Heath.
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.
Hockley Heath and Packwood, Millenium Way
4.10 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Hockley Heath (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This circular walk passes two interesting landmarks, namely Packwood House and St. Giles Church which are both worthy of a visit. There are no difficult sections on this walk although there is a muddy waterlogged bit when reaching Pratt's Pit area. This is the walk 5 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Hockley Heath to Meriden, Millenium Way
12.90 mi
+167 ft
-259 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Hockley Heath (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This is the 6th section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Hockley Heath to Meriden. This is the traditional centre of England and is also the centre of our long distance trail.
Heronfield / Temple Balsall, Millenium Way
7.18 mi
+157 ft
-167 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Chadwick End (West Midlands Combined Authority)
During the early part of the walk you will follow a short section of the Millennium Way along the Grand Union Canal and, after walking some delightful open, flat countryside, will rejoin it at Temple Balsall. Here you may wish to take a short detour to visit the church of St Mary at Temple Balsall which has connections with the Knights Templar. This is walk 32 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
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.
Wootton Wawen to Wilmcote Railway Station, Rail Trails
4.60 mi
+46 ft
-36 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Wootton Wawen CP (Warwickshire)
This trail starts at Wootton Wawen station, following the course of the Stratford-upon- Avon Canal over the impressive Edstone Aqueduct to Wilmcote. Explore Warwickshire’s oldest church, England’s longest iron aqueduct and enjoy some unparalleled views along the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal.
Dorridge to Lapworth Railway Stations, Rail Trails
4.44 mi
+26 ft
-75 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Metropolitan Borough of Solihull (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This trail takes you between Dorridge and Lapworth railway stations via the Grand Union Canal towpath. An alternative finish allows you to extend the walk along the Stratford upon Avon Canal too.
Bearley, Edstone, Canal to Edstone Aqueduct and beyond, return to Bearley
7.27 mi
+197 ft
-210 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bearley CP (Warwickshire)
Includes two Stratford on Avon Canal Aqueducts, Parkland and good views.
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.
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.
Bearley to Claverdon Railway Stations, Rail Trails
4.47 mi
+243 ft
-154 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Bearley CP (Warwickshire)
On this trail you’ll discover some of Warwickshire’s most glorious countryside as you meander from the ancient village of Bearley. Recorded in the Domesday Book, Bearley has links with the Shakespeare family through Mary Arden, Shakespeare’s mother. Bearley is also home to the Bearley Vineyard whose wines can be purchased at village stores, local wine merchants and local National Trust properties
Danzey Railway Station, Rail Trails
2.86 mi
+118 ft
-115 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Stratford-on-Avon (Warwickshire)
This circular walk will take you through farmland and around the privately owned Mockley Wood, one of the larger woodlands in this part of Warwickshire. In the springtime, be sure to peer into the wood and see the unending, sweet smelling carpet of bluebells. Keep your eyes peeled for the rather incongruous rusting truck hidden in the undergrowth on the return leg - a local landmark!
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.
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.
The Pleasance and Meer End from Kenilworth
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wilmcote to Wootton Wawen Railway Station, Rail Trails
5.39 mi
+118 ft
-135 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Wilmcote CP (Warwickshire)
This trail begins at Wilmcote station and follows the banks of the River Alne to historic Aston Cantlow and onto Wootton Wawen. A walk with Shakespearean connections.
Widney Manor to Dorridge Railway Station, Rail Trails
2.70 mi
+39 ft
-36 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Metropolitan Borough of Solihull (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This trail takes you through areas of Solihull’s suburbia and countryside, crossing the M42. Along this trail you’ll also cross the River Blythe, one of the richest rivers in lowland England and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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.
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.
Withycombe - Redhill - Temple Grafton - Exhall - Oversley - Upton - Haselor
8.90 mi
+482 ft
-482 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Aston Cantlow CP (Warwickshire)
Lovely walk around Withycombe - Redhill - Temple Grafton - Exhall - Oversley - Upton and Haselor.
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.
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.
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.
More walks in Rowington
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- Alcester
- Allesley
- Ashow
- Aston Cantlow CP
- Baddesley Clinton
- Balsall
- Barford
- Barston
- Bearley CP
- Beaudesert
- Beausale, Haseley, Honiley and Wroxall
- Berkswell
- Bickenhill and Marston Green
- Bidford on Avon CP
- Billesley CP
- Binton CP
- Bishop's Tachbrook
- Blackdown
- Budbrooke
- Burton Green
- Bushwood
- Chadwick End
- Charlecote CP
- Cheswick Green
- Claverdon CP
- Combrook
- Compton Verney CP
- Coughton
- Dickens Heath
- Metropolitan Borough of Solihull
- Exhall CP
- Fulbrook CP
- Great Alne
- Great Packington CP
- Hampton in Arden
- Hampton Lucy CP
- Haselor CP
- Hatton
- Henley-in-Arden
- Hockley Heath
- Kenilworth
- Keresley
- Kinwarton CP
- Langley CP
- Lapworth
- Leek Wootton and Guy's Cliffe
- Loxley CP
- Luddington CP
- Mappleborough Green CP
- Meriden
- Moreton Morrell CP
- Morton Bagot CP
- Newbold Pacey CP
- Norton Lindsey
- Old Milverton
- Oldberrow CP
- Preston Bagot CP
- Sherbourne
- Shrewley
- Snitterfield CP
- Spernall
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Studley CP
- Tanworth in Arden CP
- Temple Grafton CP
- Tidbury Green
- Ullenhall
- Warwick
- Warwick
- Wasperton
- Wellesbourne CP
- Wilmcote CP
- Wixford CP
- Wolverton CP
- Wootton Wawen CP