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We are the Coventry Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A fairly flat linear walk from St. James' Church, Bulkington, Warwickshire to Middlemarch Farm Restaurant, St. David's Way adjacent to "Griff Island", Nuneaton for lunch. Walk is mainly along field paths, canal towpaths and urban paths, field paths may be muddy!  There will also be an intermediate stop to consume any drinks and snacks you may wish to bring. 

 

Tuesday, 25 February 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Your walk leader will be Duncan Barker who will meet walkers at the church.

Please text Duncan on 077 0954 9246 not later than 9pm on Monday 24 February if you wish to have a pub lunch but there is no need to choose your food and drink in advance.  Also contact Duncan if you are joining the bus or the walk itself in a way not described here. 

This walk is intended to be accessed by public transport or additional walking, therefore information relating to possible access by car has been restricted. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 33471 79169
Nearest postcode:
CV1 1FL
what3words:
reason.plank.elder
Start time:
10:30 am

Bus stop TS3, Trinity Street, Coventry, nearest postcode CV1 1FL, there to catch Stagecoach Bus Number 56 at 0946am to the start of walk at St.James' Church, Bulkington, Warwickshire postcode CV12 9JB. Bus Fares: Those who hold an English National Bus Pass may travel free of charge, those who do not should ask the bus driver for the cheapest fare.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SP 35918 88902
Nearest postcode:
CV10 7PJ
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Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm

Bus stop on Coventry Road, off "Griff Island" nearest postcode CV10 7SD there to catch any of several buses that leave here towards Bedworth and Coventry.

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