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 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.
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.
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.
From Studley, Millenium Way
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.
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.
Wood End Railway Station, Rail Trails
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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The Lakes to Earlswood Railway Station, Rail Trails
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.
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.
To Alcester, Millenium Way
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.
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.
Around Coughton, Millenium Way
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
Departure from Coughton (Warwickshire)
This is the 4th section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Coughton to Henley in Arden.
Earlswood Lakes, Terry's Pool and Clowes Wood
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.
Earlswood to Wythall Railway Station, Rail Trails
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.
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.
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
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.
Withycombe - Redhill - Temple Grafton - Exhall - Oversley - Upton - Haselor
Departure from Aston Cantlow CP (Warwickshire)
Lovely walk around Withycombe - Redhill - Temple Grafton - Exhall - Oversley - Upton and Haselor.
From New End - Millenium Way
Departure from Cookhill (Worcestershire)
This walk, with a testing short hill near the end, is an opportunity to enjoy the attractive countryside in both Worcestershire and Warwickshire. Walk 2 from the 44 circular walks that composed the Millenium Way.
Bearley, Edstone, Canal to Edstone Aqueduct and beyond, return to Bearley
Departure from Bearley CP (Warwickshire)
Includes two Stratford on Avon Canal Aqueducts, Parkland and good views.
Clowes Wood and Terry's Pool from Wythall Station
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
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.
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.
Wilmcote to Wootton Wawen Railway Station, Rail Trails
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.
Whitlocks End to Shirley Railway Stations, Rail Trails
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.
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.
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.
Stratford upon Avon park and ride
Departure from Stratford-upon-Avon (Warwickshire)
Lovely walk from Stratford upon Avon along the canal and the Monarch's Way.
Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway to Wilmcote Railway Station, Rail Trails
Departure from Stratford-upon-Avon (Warwickshire)
This popular linear trail starts at Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway station, and follows the canal towpath to the village of Wilmcote and Mary Arden’s Farm. A gentle wander along the banks of the Stratford- upon-Avon canal as far as Wilmcote, Shakespeare’s mother’s family home.
More walks in Oldberrow CP
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Abberton
- Abbots Morton
- Alcester
- Alvechurch CP
- Arrow with Weethley CP
- Aston Cantlow CP
- Atherstone on Stour CP
- Baddesley Clinton
- Balsall
- Barnt Green CP
- Barston
- Bearley CP
- Beaudesert
- Bentley Pauncefoot CP
- Beoley CP
- Bidford on Avon CP
- Billesley CP
- Binton CP
- Bromsgrove
- Bushwood
- Chadwick End
- Cheswick Green
- Church Lench
- Claverdon CP
- Clifford Chambers and Milcote CP
- Cofton Hackett CP
- Cookhill
- Coughton
- Dickens Heath
- Metropolitan Borough of Solihull
- Dormston
- Exhall CP
- Feckenham
- Frankley CP
- Great Alne
- Hampton in Arden
- Haselor CP
- Henley-in-Arden
- Hockley Heath
- Inkberrow
- Kinwarton CP
- Langley CP
- Lapworth
- Luddington CP
- Mappleborough Green CP
- Morton Bagot CP
- Norton Lindsey
- Preston Bagot CP
- Redditch
- Rous Lench
- Rowington
- Salford Priors CP
- Sambourne
- Shrewley
- Snitterfield CP
- Spernall
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Studley CP
- Tanworth in Arden CP
- Temple Grafton CP
- Tidbury Green
- Tutnall and Cobley CP
- Ullenhall
- Welford on Avon CP
- Weston on Avon CP
- Wilmcote CP
- Wixford CP
- Wolverton CP
- Wootton Wawen CP
- Wythall CP