Lapworth Railway Station, Rail Trails
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.
From Lapworth and Kingswood, Millenium Way
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.
Packwood, Millenium Way
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.
Heronfield / Temple Balsall, Millenium Way
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.
Dorridge to Lapworth Railway Stations, Rail Trails
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.
From Meer End and Kenilworth Castle, Millenium Way
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
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.
Hockley Heath and Packwood, Millenium Way
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
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.
From Balsall Common, Millenium Way
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.
Hatton to Lapworth Railway Station, Rail Trails
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.
Barston & Balsall Common, Millenium Way
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
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.
Berkswell Railway Station, Rail Trails
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.
Claverdon to Hatton Railway Stations, Rail Trails
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.
Kenilworth to Leamington Spa, Millenium Way
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
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.
Widney Manor to Dorridge Railway Station, Rail Trails
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.
The Pleasance and Meer End from Kenilworth
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.
Close to Leek Wootton, Millenium Way
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
Departure from Kenilworth (Warwickshire)
A pleasant circuit on the country lanes of Warwickshire.
East from Henley-in-Arden, Millenium Way
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
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
Departure from Henley-in-Arden (Warwickshire)
This is the 5th section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Henley in Arden to Hockley Heath.
Danzey Railway Station, Rail Trails
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!
West from Berkswell, Millenium Way
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.
Burton Green & Beechwood, Millenium way
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.
East from Berkswell - Millenium Way
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.
Cycle Norton Lindsey-Rowington-Wootton Wawen-Wilmcote-Snitterfield
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.
Cycling Norton Lindsey and Villages
Departure from Norton Lindsey (Warwickshire)
Quiet roads around Norton Lindsey and Villages with refreshment stop options.
Warwick Parkway to Hatton Railway Station, Rail Trails
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.
Tile Hill Railway Station, Rail Trails
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.
Hampton-in-Arden Railway Station, Rail Trails
Departure from Hampton in Arden (West Midlands Combined Authority)
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.
Solihull Railway Station to Malvern and Brueton Park, Rail Trails
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
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.
From Meriden, Millenium Way
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.
Meriden to Kenilworth, Millenium Way
Departure from Meriden (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This is the 7th section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Meriden to Kenilworth.
Bearley to Claverdon Railway Stations, Rail Trails
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
Olton to Shirley Railway Stations, Rail Trails
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.
More walks in Baddesley Clinton
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Alcester
- Allesley
- Ashow
- Aston Cantlow CP
- Balsall
- Barford
- Barston
- Bearley CP
- Beaudesert
- Beausale, Haseley, Honiley and Wroxall
- Berkswell
- Bickenhill and Marston Green
- Billesley CP
- Bishop's Tachbrook
- Blackdown
- Budbrooke
- Burton Green
- Bushwood
- Chadwick End
- Charlecote CP
- Chelmsley Wood
- Cheswick Green
- Claverdon CP
- Corley CP
- Dickens Heath
- Metropolitan Borough of Solihull
- Fillongley CP
- Fordbridge
- Fulbrook CP
- Great Alne
- Great Packington CP
- Hampton in Arden
- Hampton Lucy CP
- Haselor CP
- Hatton
- Henley-in-Arden
- Hockley Heath
- Kenilworth
- Keresley
- Kingshurst
- Kinwarton CP
- Langley CP
- Lapworth
- Leek Wootton and Guy's Cliffe
- Little Packington CP
- Mappleborough Green CP
- Maxstoke CP
- Meriden
- Moreton Morrell CP
- Morton Bagot CP
- Newbold Pacey CP
- Norton Lindsey
- Old Milverton
- Oldberrow CP
- Preston Bagot CP
- Rowington
- Royal Leamington Spa
- Sherbourne
- Shrewley
- Snitterfield CP
- Spernall
- Stoneleigh
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Tanworth in Arden CP
- Tidbury Green
- Ullenhall
- Warwick
- Warwick
- Wasperton
- Wilmcote CP
- Wolverton CP
- Wootton Wawen CP