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C WALK DESCRIPTION. Dorridge, Lapworth and Packwood. Leader: Eva Hyde. This circular walk sets off to Dorridge Park then enters a board walk through woodland. Once out of the woodland, our route continues south mostly on field paths and some sections of road. We cross the Stratford canal by Drawbridge farm and continue through more fields to the church of St Mary the Virgin at Lapworth, where there may be a display of snowdrops. Leaving the church via field paths, we join the Stratford canal and walk on the tow path beside some locks. We then head back north along a road past Packwood House, a National Trust property, and then to St Giles church, and Packwood Hall. We finish by following a lane back towards Dorridge park and the station, with, if time permits, a possible detour to a pub. Total Distance 8 miles, largely flat. Expect mud in places.
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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.
