Offchurch and Newbold Comyn (optional pub lunch) travel by car or train

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Walk description and meeting arrangements:
WALK DESCRIPTION: This is a figure of 8 route accessible by public transport or car. The lunch at the New Inn is a traditional pub menu for which pre-ordering is required, or you can bring a picnic to enjoy in a nearby nature reserve. Morning Walk: Circular via Offchurch and Newbold Comyn, (route courtesy of Country Walking Magazine).5.25 miles, 207ft total ascent. The walk leader will lead the train travellers to the start via the Grand Union Canal. 10.45am Start from the New Inn. This walk uses a combination of canal towpath, old railway tracks and field paths east of Leamington Spa. It is via the Grand Union Canal, and railway viaduct at Radford Semele and on to the attractive village of Offchurch, old park land at Offchurch Bury and the Leam Valley nature reserve. Afternoon walk: Circular following The River Lea to the heart of Leamington and returning via the Grand Union Canal. This is a flat 3mile, or 2.25miles if finishing at the station, walk through parks, riverside, nature reserves and canal tow path.
MEETING ARRANGEMENTS: By Train: Meet at Moor Street Station at 9.30 for 9.45 am Moor Street to Leamington Spa train. Arrive in Leamington at 10.22 am. This train is via Dorridge. Purchase any time any route day return £13.80 Centro pass holders will need a return ticket from Dorridge. Car: Meet at the New Inn, 195-197 Leam Terrace, CV31 1DW. There is on street parking. The walk leader will lead the train travellers to the start via the Grand Union Canal to the New Inn, 195-197 Leam Terrace, CV31 1DW