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Sandwell Group

We are the Sandwell Ramblers. 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

A linear walk along the river and canals between Leamington Spa and Warwick. Opportunity to have lunch in St Nicholas Park in Warwick. We walk through the market square and racecourse and onto the Grand Union Canal and up the flight of Hatton Locks. There will be a refreshment stop at the Hatton Locks Cafe and to enjoy the famous scones. We will then continue the to walk along the canal to Hatton train station and return by train to Birmingham. An ascent of 249 feet and no stiles.

Saturday, 19 October 2024
Meeting time:
9:29 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
75.9m / 249ft
Type:
linear

Train departs BIRMINGHAM MOOR STREET STATION  AT 09 43. Opportunity to catch the train  from SMETHWICK GALTON BRIDGE at  09 21 or THE HAWTHORNS AT 09 23.

Estimated return train from HATTON AT 15 55, with arrival at BIRMINGHAM MOOR STREET AT 17 05.

Please purchase network day tripper plus for £11.20 which gives the flexibility to return via HATTON STATION.

Please meet on platform 3 in time for the 09 43 Chiltern train for London Marylebone.

Please contact Dorcas on 07511647629 for any queries on train times/tickets/walk details

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SP 07433 86692
Nearest postcode:
B4 7UL
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Meeting time:
9:29 am

Moor Street Train Station B4 7UL

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 31828 65160
Nearest postcode:
CV31 3NS
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Start time:
9:30 am

Leamington Spa Train Station CV31 3NS

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SP 22397 66422
Nearest postcode:
CV35 7LE
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Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Hatton 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