Wappenbury and Weston under Wetherley, Warwickshire

This walk is through rural Warwickshire fields, taking in an ancient woodlands and Warwickshire Wildlife Trust reserves of Bubbenhall Wood and Wappenbury Wood. We’ll walk through the former sand and gravel quarry, now restored nature reserve of Bubbenhall Meadow, where ice-age fossil remains of a straight-tusked elephant have been found. We have the chance to look in three churches en route in the villages of Wappenbury and Weston-under-Wetherley. The lunch stop is planned at the lovely Red Lion pub in Hunningham to have refreshments and a comfort break. Please bring your own lunch as we won’t be staying long enough to order a Sunday roast, but should be an option for chips or sides!
As dogs aren’t allowed in Wappenbury Wood so this walk is not recommended for dogs. The route is stile free. It is likely to be muddy as we’ll be trekking some arable fields so wellies or walking boots are recommended. One section of the path is a little overgrown.

Circular Walk
Start time 10:30am
Estimated finish time 3. 30pm

Start place: Along the lay-by on the south side off the A445 Leamington Road, near Bubbenhall.
Time: 10:30am
Grid Ref: SP363722
Postcode: CV8 3BL
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Start time is when the walk commences. Please arrive earlier to ensure you are ready for the start

Circular Walk
Distance: 8.5mi / 13.7km
National Grade: Leisurely
Ascent: 350 ft/107m