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West Midlands 40+ Group

We are the West Midlands 40+Ramblers. 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
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Overview

A leisurely flat circular walk along the Coventry canal towpath, across fields, farmland and paths around Pooley Country Park with a short section of road walking. There are options to visit the remains of Alvecote Priory and a steep walk to a viewpoint overlooking pools and countryside. Lunch will be at Pooley Country Park, where there is a cafe and toilet facilities with benches outside to eat a packed lunch. There is an option of a pub stop after the walk.
 

Sunday, 26 April 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
150m / 492ft
Type:
circular

Use our MeetUp group 'Boots and Banter' to register for attendance.  https://www.meetup.com/West-Midlands-40-Walking-Group-Ramblers/

Or, if you do not want to join MeetUp for free, simply email WM40plus@gmail.com providing your full name, post code and your affiliated Ramblers group (if any).

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 26203 02475
Nearest postcode:
B78 1DT
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Start time:
10:30 am

Start point - Hall Court Polesworth Library car park (free of charge ) opposite Red Lion Public House, Bridge Street, Polesworth, B78 1DT Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2MyKXfUxeY3Cd2GAA

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