Catherine-de-Barnes

Walks that start from or go through Catherine-de-Barnes, with the most recent at the top

A Walk from Catherine de Barnes

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. 

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A 10 mile circuit from Hampton-in-Arden

Check this route for disruption caused by M42 J6 improvement work. Be prepared for detours for closed footpaths around Catherine-de-Barnes Lane.

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A Hike from Hampton led by Angus & Tracey Mills

Check this route for disruption caused by M42 J6 improvement work. Be prepared for detours for closed footpaths around Catherine-de-Barnes Lane.

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A Walk from Hampton to Catherine-de-Barnes and back via Ravenshaw and Eastcote

Ravenshaw Bridge
Ravenshaw Bridge

A walk from Hampton to Catherine de Barnes Common - "Catney Common", the only common land in Solihull - along the footpath above the Grand Union Canal to Damson Parkway. From there, along the towpath and across fields to Ravenshaw Hall and then via Eastcote back to Hampton.

 

Many thanks to Gill Shalley who planned and led the walk on 29 Jul 2017 when we started and finished at The Hampton Gym. There are many places you can choose to start and finish this walk; the route below is for a walk starting and finishing at The White Lion in Hampton where there is customer parking.

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Hampton to Solihull and back

This walk is not currently accessible because of M42 J6 improvement work and will need to be modified when the work is complete to follow new footpaths. Evan Grant, 6 Feb 2022

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