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Overview

A leisurely 5.0 mile linear walk from Chadwick End, Solihull along lanes and fields to Saracen's Head Pub, Balsall Common, Solihull where a pub lunch will be available.  The walk itself starts at 1045 and ends at 1315 approximately, any other timings shown include bus travel from and returning to Coventry.  At a suitable location during the walk there will be a break when you may consume any snacks and drinks you may wish to bring.

Your walk leader Peter King will meet you at the bus departure point in Coventry.

Please text Peter on 078 9121 5084 to advise if you will be attending, if you will be joining the bus or walk at a point not described here and if you require a pub lunch.

Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Overall transport plan for this walk is as follows: 

188 Stagecoach bus from Stand HS1 outside Coventry Transport Museum departs 1003 and arrives at Chadwick End 1042.

Walk as described followed by pub lunch, table is booked for 1315.

87 Stagecoach bus from stop adjacent to pub departs 1449 towards Coventry, leader will explain later bus options.

Those holding a bus pass issued anywhere in England may travel free of charge on these buses.  Those not holding a suitable bus pass should ask the bus driver for the cheapest fare. 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 33490 79270
Nearest postcode:
CV1 1AH
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Start time:
10:00 am

Bus stop HS1 on Hales Street, adjacent to the Transport Museum, Coventry is the start point for most walkers including the leader boarding the bus to the starting point at Chadwick End. Other walkers travelling from elsewhere should advise the leader about their joining details as mentioned in the walk description.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SP 33481 79201
Nearest postcode:
CV1 1FJ
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Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Trinity Street, 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