Balsall Common to Barston Circular - Millenium Way no. 4 ... from Saracens Head

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Overview

A circular walk from Balsall Common to Barston and back again.

Millenium Circular Walk 4.
(Starting at Balsall Common rather than Barston as bigger Car Park)

Cross your fingers for daffodils and other signs of spring.

Tiny bit of main road walking to get to start.
Fields - bound to be muddy, a section by the River Blythe - also bound to be muddy, a few quiet minor roads. And, of course, stretches of Millenium Way.

Banana Break at Barston Church.

[At least] two stiles.

Saturday, 21 February 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 7.3km / 4.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Park at Ye Olde Saracen's Head, Balsall Street, CV7 7AS

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SP 22338 77058
Nearest postcode:: CV7 7AS
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Ye Old Saracen's Head, Balsall Street, CV7 7AS

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