We are the Coventry Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Peter K.
A fairly flat circular walk from Hampton-in-Arden train station to Barston and returning to the station. The route is along muddy field paths, drier and firmer tracks and some paved lanes particularly through the villages. There will be an intermediate stop to consume any snacks and drinks you may wish to bring. A brief visit to the historic packhorse bridge near Hampton is included. A pub lunch has been arranged at the Brickmaker's Arms, Station Road, Balsall Common adjacent to Berkswell train station during our journey home.
Your walk leader will be Peter King who will meet walkers at Coventry train station there to board a train to Hampton.
Please text Peter on 078 9121 5084 not later than 9-00pm on Sunday 16 March if you wish to have a pub lunch but there is no need to choose your food and drink in advance. Also contact Peter if you are joining the train or the walk itself in a way not described here.
Starting Point: Coventry train station, there to board the 9-45am departure to Hampton arriving at 9-59am. (Please meet your leader by departure boards in the old part of the station at 9-30am). You may also board the train at Canley, Tile Hill and Berkswell stations. Those holding a Bus Pass if issued by the West Midlands Authority may travel free of charge on this train. Those not holding the above pass must pay a fare, however use of Discount Rail Cards (e g Senior Railcard) will reduce the cost by approximately one third, also don't forget to ask for a return ticket if appropriate. Finishing Point: Hampton-in-Arden train station, there to board next available departure to Berkswell where we walk a very short distance to the Brickmaker's Arms. After our pub lunch (booked for 1-30pm) we return to Berkswell train station, there to catch the next available departure towards Coventry. You may also leave the train at Tile Hill and Canley stations. See notes about passes, fares and tickets in Starting Point, above.
