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West Midlands Walking Group

We are the West Midlands Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

A walk around North Warwickshire, with Views of Birmingham in the distance. From Atherstone to Baddesley Ensor, Baxterley, Bentley, and Ridge Lane. 

A mixture of woodland, farm land and a golf course.

 

Saturday, 12 July 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
200m / 656ft
Type:
circular

Atherstone Train station is about a 5 minute walk from the start point.

Parking £3.25

Lunch will be at Church End Brewery in Ridge Lane. Sandwiches are available. Please support the business. 

There is the option to cut the walk short at 7 miles and get the bus back from Ridge Lane. 

No dogs due to cattle in fields

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 30665 97783
Nearest postcode:
CV9 1DB
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Start time:
10:30 am

Cattle Market car park

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