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B WALK DESCRIPTION. This circular walk sets off to Dorridge Park then enters a board walk through winter woodland. Once out of the woodland our route continues South mostly on field paths and some sections of road to the Stratford canal. After crossing the canal at a drawbridge we amble through more fields to St Mary the Virgin church at Lapworth. This grade 1 listed building began life in 12th century, with a separate tower added in 14th Century. I’m hoping there will be a fine display of snowdrops to admire during our coffee break. Leaving the church via field paths, a cricket ground and maybe, peacefully grazing cattle, we join the Stratford canal and walk on the tow path beside a flight of locks to our lunch stop at The Boot Inn. After lunch we explore the canal basin before heading back north along a lane and then take a track to Packwood House, A National trust property. After some further lane walking we divert to Packwood Hall and then follow a lane back to Dorridge park and the station. Total Distance 9.5 miles, flat. Expect mud in places. Leader Celia Howell-Jones.
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JOINING INSTRUCTIONS: Public transport: Meet at Moor Street Station at 9.00 am to catch 9.11 am train to Dorridge (this is a Chiltern line train to Marylebone with one stop-Solihull). Arrive at Dorridge Station 9.26 am. If you wish to catch a train along the route please catch the previous train that leaves Moor Street at 9.00 am. Return fare £6.80. For Centro pass holders the journey is free. Travel by car: There is a free car park at Dorridge station. Address: Station Approach, Dorridge, Solihull, B93 8JA. Open 24 hours. Please be ready at the station entrance to start the walk at 9.35 am. There are toilets on platform 1 at the station.
