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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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Overview

This is a linear walk. We will take the 10.06 train from Wootton Wawen to Stratford Parkway and walk back from there. It is a generally level walk through the Arden countryside. We will follow parts of the Arden and Monarch's Ways. The walk takes us alongside the Stratford canal, through fields, meadows - many of them fallow, woodland and alongside the little River Alne. We will go through two pretty villages - Wilmcote, which was the home of Shakespeare's mother (coffee stop), and Aston Cantlow, where she married John Shakespeare (lunch stop). The walk will end at Warwickshire's oldest church with its fascinating Saxon sanctuary.

We will follow pavements, field and woodland paths - some nice and wide, some quite narrow (sticks recommended) and a section of lane.

Toilets at Stratford Parkway, otherwise rural.

There are just 5 stiles and one small hill.

Sunday, 13 October 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
25m / 82ft
Type:
linear

Information about rail tickets will be issued nearer the time.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SP 16232 89308
Nearest postcode:
B36 0JG
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Chester Road, service road opposite Aldi

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 18526 56510
Nearest postcode:
CV37 0UB
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Start time:
10:15 am

Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway Station. We will travel to here by the 10.06 train from Wootton Wawen

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SP 15117 63274
Nearest postcode:
B95 6BD
what3words:
croutons.pegs.catching
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Bull's Head pub Please park at the far end of the car park

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