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Tanworth in Arden CP walks
Wood End Railway Station, Rail Trails
Association / Club / Walk leader
2.22 mi
+210 ft
-210 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Stratford-on-Avon (Warwickshire)
This circular route from Wood End station takes you through some beautiful Warwickshire countryside and the picture perfect village of Tanworth-in-Arden.
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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!
The Lakes to Earlswood Railway Station, Rail Trails
3.75 mi
+52 ft
-36 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Stratford-on-Avon (Warwickshire)
This is a scenically varied walk between The Lakes and Earlswood railway stations. You’ll take in all three reservoirs making up Earlswood Lakes - and pass through Clowes Wood & New Fallings Coppice.
Earlswood Lakes, Terry's Pool and Clowes Wood
2.82 mi
+66 ft
-75 ft
1h 20
Moderate
Departure from Tidbury Green (West Midlands Combined Authority)
Easy to moderate loop along the lakes and into the woods, ideal for wildlife and train spotting. An alternative and easier route is available avoiding the woodland part.
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.
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.
Earlswood to Wythall Railway Station, Rail Trails
1.65 mi
+33 ft
-36 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Tidbury Green (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This short linear trail passes through Kidpile Farm and Fulford Heath, crosses the River Cole and skirts the James Braid designed Fulford Golf Course into Wythall.
Clowes Wood and Terry's Pool from Wythall Station
Visorando Member5.48 mi
+79 ft
-66 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Wythall CP (Worcestershire)
A walk starting and returning to Wythall Station, with opportunities to explore further. Fifty species of birds breed here in the woods. Wildflowers to be seen include bluebell, lily of the valley, cow-wheat, and bilberry. The Earlswood Lakes were constructed in the 1820s to provide water to the Stratford upon Avon canal. The labour force included prisoners of war from the Napoleonic wars.
Wythall to Shirley Railway Stations, Rail Trails
2.78 mi
+33 ft
-72 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Wythall CP (Worcestershire)
This trail is a linear walk between the stations of Wythall and Shirley. A wander through the pasture and meadows around the outer Shirley suburbs of Major’s Green and Hollywood (once a wood with some holly in it – no connection with Los Angeles!). Eyes peeled for the Iron Age hillfort!
If spending a little time in Wythall, check out the extensive collections of buses and battery electric vehicles at the Transport Museum or explore the 37 acres of Wythall Park. On the trail you’ll pass the Berry Mound Iron Age Hill Fort and nearby Berry Mound Pastures, a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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.
Whitlocks End to Shirley Railway Stations, Rail Trails
1.64 mi
+23 ft
-39 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Tidbury Green (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This trail is a short walk between the stations of Shirley and Whitlock’s End, passing by Dicken’s Heath. The route takes you through farmland, a Christmas Tree plantation and crosses 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shirley to The Lakes Railway Station, Rail Trails
4.88 mi
+66 ft
-36 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Metropolitan Borough of Solihull (West Midlands Combined Authority)
On this trail from Shirley you’ll follow the tranquil towpath of the Stratford- upon-Avon Canal, cross Christmas tree plantations, farmland and forests, and skirt Dickens Heath before reaching Earlswood Lakes.
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.
Studley Castle
1.75 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Studley CP (Warwickshire)
Easy and short walk from the Studley Castle car park to the woodland, several fishing lakes, the Castle Farm and Nursery and finally the Studley Castle itself, before going back to the Castle car park.
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.
From Studley, Millenium Way
8.14 mi
+338 ft
-328 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Studley CP (Warwickshire)
This lovely walk is across glorious open countryside with a few gentle inclines, along riverside and through woodland with a short section along quiet country lanes. Suitable for dogs. The walk incorporates sections of the Millennium Way, where you will be guided by the distinctive black and white waymarkers. This is walk 42 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Solihull Railway Station to Malvern and Brueton Park, Rail Trails
5.57 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Metropolitan Borough of Solihull (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This trail takes you through Solihull town centre with lovely views of St. Alphege Church, through two beautiful parks and along a stretch of the River Blythe. Keep an eye out for the 15th century Manor House on the high street, the Joseph Boehm statue in Malvern Park, and the blue tits, woodpeckers, long-tailed tits and nuthatches at Parkridge Nature Reserve.
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.
Olton to Shirley Railway Stations, Rail Trails
7.72 mi
+102 ft
-69 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Metropolitan Borough of Solihull (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This trail from Olton follows the towpath along the Grand Union Canal to Tyseley, before turning on to the River Cole and taking you through the four mile long Shire Country Park – Tolkein country – and on into Shirley. You can detour at a couple of points to finish at Hall Green or Yardley Wood stations. As you leave Olton station you’ll see the Saxon King on Horse stainless steel sculpture.
To Alcester, Millenium Way
6.70 mi
+79 ft
-102 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Coughton (Warwickshire)
This circular walk combines the delights of both town and country walking. Starting in the Coughton you will enjoy riverside paths, country lanes and gentle farmland. Just over half distance you go down the attractive Alcester High Street. There is also the chance to visit Coughton Court, an interesting and attractive National Trust property. This is walk 29 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Around Coughton, Millenium Way
6.62 mi
+236 ft
-246 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Coughton (Warwickshire)
This delightful circular walk starts from The Throckmorton near Coughton Court a well-known National Trust property. This is walk 23 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Coughton to Henley in Arden, Millenium Way
7.04 mi
+456 ft
-394 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Coughton (Warwickshire)
This is the 4th section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Coughton to Henley in Arden.
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
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