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Castle Bromwich Group

We are the Castle Bromwich Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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
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Overview

This walk of 5.25 miles takes us around Coventry City Centre and focuses on its historic buildings that tell the story of its development over the last 700 years.  Highlights include:

  • Spon Street with its medieval artisans cottages
  • St Mary’s Priory (excavated remains)
  • Ruins of Coventry Cathedral (destroyed by bombing in 1940)
  • The new Coventry Cathedral that opened in 1962
  • St Mary’s Guildhall
  • Holy Trinity Church
  • Upper Precinct – 1960’s modern shopping centre
  • The ancient city wall remains with 2 surviving gatehouses
  • Lychgate Cottages (now a Wetherspoons)
  • Charterhouse – a medieval monastic house
  • London Road Cemetery
  • and we will also take a peep at Lady Godiva

Most of the walking is on tarmac or paved walkways but there is one field to cross. We will pause for a snack at a convenient point and there will also be opportunities to buy food and drink during and after the walk. There are several busy roads to cross. Please take care.

 

 

Sunday, 23 February 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SP 16244 89297
Nearest postcode:
B36 0JG
what3words:
flute.stores.tricky
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Meet for car sharing in the service road opposite Aldi on Chester Road, Castle Bromwich B36 0JG leaving at 9.00 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 32859 79276
Nearest postcode:
CV1 4AP
what3words:
spark.wicked.caring
Start time:
9:45 am

Small car park at the end of Upper Hill Street (or at the roadside in Upper Hill Street) - see image attached

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