FFW: Newbold Comyn / Offchurch Loop (7 mile hike)

I am pleased to announce this brand new Friendly Faces hiking route for you to enjoy. Tested already, it takes in peaceful countryside paths, delightful scenery and of course attendees can benefit from the unmistakable warm and sociable company of Friendly Faces group members.
So whether you're a first-timer or a regular, add your name to the attendees list and enjoy this magnificent hike around the local countryside - with the added bonus of expanding your social circle in the process.

Depending on how we move as a group it shouldn't take us much more than three-and-a-bit hours before we are back to the meet-point again, and as usual when we reach the end of a Friendly Faces hiking route, we'll call in at a nearby pub (this time the very convenient Newbold Comyn Arms) for a well-earned drink and a sit down / final chin-wag, before heading home.
The pub-stop is entirely optional if you really need to dash, but of course it would be great if you can stay a bit longer.

Take note that there are two carparks along the "Newbold Terrace E" road, so pay attention to the google link meet point below to make sure you arrive in the right one to begin the hike.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dzobP7nTf4ErFhJr8

Getting there...
If you aren't a driver and would like a lift to and from the starting point, leave a message here on the event page (as soon as you sign up) asking if anyone is kind enough to offer. Do that now, because leaving that question until the last few days before the event is too late.
Don't forget to offer a few pounds to your driver towards petrol money.
If you are a driver and can spare a seat or two in your car (perhaps in exchange for a few pounds in petrol money) you would undoubtedly attain instant hero status.
The meet-point is right on the edge of Leamington town centre, and is x miles away from...
Warwick 3; Kenilworth 6; Coventry 11; Rugby 15; Central Birmingham 29.

Important note about parking...
The carpark is free, but please bear in mind that parking inspectors often scour the carpark looking for anyone who has not parked within the lines of one of the designated spaces, happily sticking fine-notices on any cars not following the rules.
Even if you are in a marked space, but have parked with a wheel just slightly on one of the lines, that's all they need to see - and they will ticket you. Free car parks need to make money somehow, so don't let it be you who pays. You have been warned!

Other things to note...
- Well-behaved dogs ARE allowed 🐶✔️ to attend this walk, but must be kept on a lead. Remember also that some people can be fearful of dogs and hide it well, so please be respectful of that and keep your dog under control at all times.
- Compared to other hiking routes in the huge Friendly Faces library of routes, the terrain for this one is very flat. However, ankle-protecting boots are always recommended to safeguard against unexpected countryside hazards, which could leave you with a sprained ankle (or worse still a broken bone) deep in the countryside and miles away from your car.
When it comes to hiking footwear: function is more important than fashion.
You will hopefully be attending many more Friendly Faces hikes scheduled for the year ahead, so if you don't own proper walking boots then it will be a great investment. You will see that all other attendees have already bought theirs.

Finally...
So with your imagination wandering at the prospect of this super outdoorsy afternoon going into your diary - hit the attend button now so you don't forget.
Feel free to drop me a message if you have any questions in the meantime.

EVENT SUMMARY / IMPORTANT POINTS:
1. Your first Friendly Faces event is free. This is to give you a feel for who we are and how we do things. After that if you wish to return for another one, becoming an official subscribing group-member is necessary, so read the details here...
https://www.meetup.com/friendlyfaces/events/305407432/

2. This event starts at 1pm. Do not be late! Make sure you arrive early enough to be parked, hiking boots/gear on, and ready at the start point for this time or we may leave without you.

3. To attend this hiking event you must be active, in good health, and free from injury. If you are not all of these things - please remove yourself from the attendees list.

4. Well-behaved dogs (provided they bring well-behaved owners) ARE allowed 🐶✔️ to attend this event.

5. As is always strongly advised : bring (or invest in) some good quality ankle-protecting (and water-proof) hiking boots. Trainers are not recommended for any Friendly Faces hikes. If you chose to ignore this warning then you do so at your own risk.