This walk was led by Sharron & Pete Maguire on Saturday 17th December. The walk was the same as last year's Christmas route and started from The Bell in Tanworth-in-Arden, B94 5AL, at 9.30 am. The route of around 8 miles follows footpaths and quiet roads in a loop that returns to Tanworth through the Umberslade Estate. Mince pies and mulled wine were served!

This walk of about 8.5 miles was led by John and Sue Timperley and started from the Tom O' The Wood, Finwood Road, Rowington, Warwickshire, CV35 7DH at 9.30am on Sat 3 Dec.

This walk was led by Mary Coles and on Sun 20 Nov from Fentham Hall car park in Hampton-in-Arden, B92 0AH. The walk followed footpaths through fields to Barston and on to Temple Balsall and then returned to Barston and Hampton-in-Arden on different paths. There is one short stretch on Balsall Street, a busy road, on the approach to Temple Balsall.

This walk of just over 9 miles was led by Evan Grant on Sun 6 Nov from the car park of the Drawbridge Inn (5 Drawbridge Road, Shirley, B90 1DD - Google Maps. Note: the car park entrance is on Haslucks Green Road).

The route begins by crossing the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal over the Shirley Drawbridge, then skirts Hollywood and goes through Wythall before crossing Fulford Heath Golf Club to Tanner's Green.  It then crosses fields to Clowes Wood and follows the edge of Terry's Pool and Earlswood Lakes to Lady Lane and the canal. The route then follows the towpath to Dickens Heath and cuts through the village centre before returning to the towpath and following it back to and over the Shirley Drawbridge to the Drawbridge Inn. 

This walk on Sunday 30th October was led by Sue & Bill Kiely from The Tipperary Inn at Meer End. The route includes some lovely woodland, open fields and copses on the Honiley Estate, quiet country lanes,  some historic buildings including Honiley Church and Hall, Rudfyn Manor, and of course, Kenilworth Castle.

The walk takes us from Meer End to the edge of Chase Wood, then on to Honiley and Beausale, before reaching Kenilworth Castle. Here we join the Millenium Way on our route back to Meer End, across land formerly part of the hunting grounds of the Castle.

This walk is due to start at 9.00am on October 8th. from the Stag at Offchurch, CV33 9AQ, and will be led by Angus & Tracey Mills. The walk is approximately 10 miles long.

This walk on 25th September was led by Bob Reid starting from The Holly Bush, Gorcott Hill, B98 9EN at 9.30 am.

The route of just over 7 miles is mainly through agricultural land and includes the villages of Ullenhall and Traps Green. When we did this walk there were some tricky stiles and some frisky bullocks. Please come prepared and take care!

This walk was led by Anna Johnston and started from Cape Road Carpark, Warwick, CV34 4LB, at 9.30am on Sunday 11th September.  From the Car Park we went to St Nicholas Park then followed the riverside path along the Avon and crossed fields up to Old Milverton,. We passed the fascinating and eerie Guy's Cliffe, crossed over the weir and then went through The Saxon Mill. We followed the Centenary Way and came back through Hatton to join the Grand Union Canal at the middle of Hatton's famous 'stairway to heaven' flight of 21 locks, one of the longest in the country. We followed the canal back into Warwick and had an excellent lunch at The Globe.

This walk from Harvington Hall, DY10 4LR, started at 9.30 am. on Saturday 27th. August

This is a circular walk from Harvington Hall a moated Elizabethan Manor House set in the hamlet of Harvington. The walk itself is about 7.5 miles long taking in the rolling agricultural landscape along rivers through woodland passing farm shops and beautiful scenery. We follow the Monarchs way for some of the walk passing a ruined mill and making our way towards Mount Segg. Proceeding towards the village of Stone where we pass Stone House Cottage Gardens which are worth a peek over the wall at. As we head back to the Hall in the village of Harvington we pass the Dog Inn where those who want to partake can stop. Alternatively, carry on through the Hall gardens to enjoy a delicious cream tea which is highly recommend.

This walk led by Tas Hind started from the Kings Head, Aston Cantlow, B95 6HY, at 9.00 am on Saturday 20th. August. The walk was about 9.5 miles long and passed through Alcester and beautiful Warwickshire countryside.

This walk was led by Angus and Tracey from The King's Arms at Knowle, B93 0EE, on Saturday 30th. July.

The walk is approximately 9.5 miles in familiar territory, with three possible starting point pubs on the route and two further favourite pubs very close by. This time we started at the Kings Arms, heading right (South) along the Grand Union Canal to the Black Boy pub where we exited the canal and walked to Temple Balsall where we picked up the Millenium Way towards Balsall Common passing very close to the Saracen’s Head. From there we walked to The Bulls Head at Barston where we paused for refreshment. We then continued along Barston Lane to the distinctive Blythe Cottage where we turned onto Brook Green Lane picking up a bridle way and winding our way to Knowle Road which we crossed and headed towards Henwood Hall Farm. Shortly after passing the farm buildings, at the top of the hill we turned left and headed back to the Grand Union Canal turning left again and walking the remaining 4km along the canal to The King's Arms.

This walk led by Bob Reid started at The Boot Inn, Lapworth, B94 6JU, at 9.30 am on 17 July 2022 and was about 7 miles long.

This walk was led by Denis Pratt from The Boat, Catherine-de-Barnes. The route starts along the towpath of the Grand Union Canal then crosses through fields to Dorridge and Knowle before returning to The Boat along the canal. 

This walk was led by Sarah Meharg; it started from the Ten Four Bakehouse, Unit 11, Stirchley Trading Estate, B30 2PF (sadly closed for a summer break when we were there) and ended at the Birmingham Brewing Company Taproom. The walk is 9 miles and is all pavement. The route follows the River Rea through parkland to Cannon Hill Park and cuts through Edgbaston before walking back via the Worcester & Birmingham Canal.

This walk from the Fleur De Lys pub, Lowsonford, B95 5HJ (Google Maps) on 5 June was led by Sharron and Pete Maguire and was a little over 9 miles in total.  The route includes lovely pastures, wooded areas, a short stint along the Stratford Canal and beautiful countryside. The walk starts towards Bushwood, skirting both sides, then follows the Millennium Way towards Buckley Green where it picks up the Heart of England Way towards Preston Bagot. From there the route goes on to the canal towpath then across Yarningale Common and back to Lowsonford.

The walk led by Evan Grant on Saturday, 7th May started from Fentham Hall car park (B92 0AH, Google Maps) at 9.30am. This circular route of 9 miles goes to Barston via Barston Lakes and Bradnocks Marsh and returns via the Grand Union Canal towpath and Walsal End. Many thanks to Gill Shalley who chose the route.

This walk was led by Tas Hind and started from the Throckmorton, Kings Coughton, B49 5HX, at 9.30 am. The walk is 7 to 8 miles.

From the Throckmorton, walk south past Coughton Court and turn left into the lane the other side of Coughton Court. Continue along the lane to a ford, go over the bridge on the right and at the other side turn left along the Arden Way. Proceed along the Arden Way to Spernal Lane, turn right and then immediately left along a lane, continue to a left turn through "Mutton Farm" on the Heart of England Way.  

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This walk from The Griffin Inn, Church Road, Shustoke, B46 2LB (Google Maps) on Sat 9 April was led by Evan Grant. 

The route is a circuit of just over 10 miles on footpaths and quiet roads heading first to Maxstoke, and then to Coleshill before skirting Shustoke on the way back to The Griffin at Church End.

The Griffin has a large car park; please park at the far end from the pub. We had an excellent lucnh there after our walk.

This walk will started from Newbold Comyn Park, carpark, CV32 4EW, at 9.30 am on 26 Mar. The walk of 9 miles long, visited two historic towns, passed a famous castle and an ancient church, St. Marys. It featured canal towpath and park walking. Cars may also be parked in nearby Newbold Comyn Arms carpark, CV32 4EU.

This walk on Sat 12 Mar was led by Angus and Tracey Mills and started from the Church End Brewery, Ridge Lane, CV10 0RD (Google Maps)

This is a 10 mile circular route through beautiful, undulating Warwickshire farmland. It begins in Ridge Lane and follows The Centenary Way (devised to celebrate one hundred years of Warwickshire County Council) to Over Whitacre, then heads East towards Old Arley before returning to Ridge Lane in a northerly direction via a collection of farms and through rolling countryside.

This walk was led by Sharron Maguire on 26 Feb 2022 from the Church End Brewery, Ridge Lane, Birchley Heath, CV10 0RD at 9.30 am. The route of around 9 miles encompasses woods, rural lanes, open fields, a canal towpath and Hartshill Hayes Country Park. We finished with lunch in the brewery Tap Room.

This walk started at The Crown Inn, Withybed Green, Alvechurch, Birmingham B48 7PN at 9.30 am on Sunday 13th February and was just under 9 miles. The route takes in Blackwell and Burcot. Note that the pub car park is quite small and is for 'patrons only'. 

This walk, led by Bob Reid, started from The Green Dragon Inn, Sambourne, B96 6NU (Google Maps) at 9.30am and was just over 8 miles long. There is ample car parking space.  At least 50% of the walk is on lanes to avoid mud where possible but there will always be some mud in winter and after prolonged rain. From Sambourne the route goes through the new Haydon Way Wood in the Heart of England Forest to Spernal, past the Purity Brewery, past Coughton Court and Park, and then back to Sambourne. 

A circuit of around 9 1/2 miles (15 km) from the Fentham Hall Car Park (Marsh Lane, Hampton-in-Arden, B92 0AH - Google Maps). The route goes to the edge of Balsall Common then back to Hampton through Barston. The walk is mostly on footpaths through fields, though there are some stretches along roads. Expect a bit of mud if you walk this route in winter.

This walk of around 7 3/4 miles started from Ye Olde Saracen’s Head, Balsall Common, CV7 7AS, at 10.00 am on January 1st. This route is mainly across fields and meadows and was quite muddy for our New Year's Day walk. Waterproof boots are recommended. There is plenty of car parking space at the Saracen's Head.