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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shakespeare’s Stratford, Rail Trails
Departure from Stratford-upon-Avon (Warwickshire)
This medieval market town needs no introduction as the birthplace of Shakespeare (he’s buried here too) and this trail will help you discover the key sites inked to England’s most famous playwright.
Follow in the footsteps of the bard himself on an easy wander to explore just about everything Shakespeare related in Stratford-upon-Avon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Along the River Avon from Stratford-upon-Avon
Departure from Stratford-upon-Avon (Warwickshire)
This easy circular walk is a good way to discover differently the famous city of Stratford-upon-Avon walking historical streets and places. Then, you will use nice paths along the banks of the River Avon including Shakespeare's Avon Way.
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.
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