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West Midlands Walking Group

We are the West Midlands Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Join us for a leisurely walk from Atherstone onto the Hartshill Ridge and Ridge Lane. A short climb offers fantastic views across the surrounding counties. A mixture on canal tow paths, farm land, forest paths, and a golf course. 

Saturday, 17 May 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
190m / 623ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Introductory walk

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 30654 97774
Nearest postcode:
CV9 1DD
what3words:
speeds.dolly.vocally
Start time:
10:30 am

Cattle Market Car Park Atherstone £3.20 all day parking 5 minute walk from Atherstone Train Station

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking