Wilmcote & Wooton Wawen, Warwickshire
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Wilmcote & Wooton Wawen, Warwickshire
Saturday, 7th March
A pleasant stroll with Shakespearean connections. We'll wander through fields to the beautiful village of Aston Cantlow where we can admire the timber buildings and have a little rest break in the pretty grounds of the church. We'll then forge ahead to Wooton Wawen where we'll have our lunch and see the oldest church in Warwickshire before heading back along the canal and over the impressive Edstone Aqueduct. Optional pub stop at the end.
Additional Notes:
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of water.
You can catch the train from Birmingham Moor Street at 9.39am, which gets in at 10.26am. If coming by car there is plenty of street parking on Station Road next to the train station - CV37 9UP.
Circular Walk
Start time 10:45am
Estimated finish time 4:30pm
Start place: Start point: Wilmcote Railway Station, CV37 9UP.
Time: 10:45am
Grid Ref: SP167582
Postcode: Location is 124 metres to the East of CV37 9UP
What3Words: ///engineers.flaked.shall
Start time is when the walk commences. Please arrive earlier to ensure you are ready for the start
Circular Walk
Distance: 9.3mi / 15km
National Grade: Leisurely
🅿️ Is parking available?
Yes, on street parking is available
👞 What should I wear?
Wear walking boots/shoes or sturdy trainers - bringing a waterproof coat is also recommended.
Additionally...
If it's cold: gloves, hat, scarf, warm trousers and a fleece/warm top.
If it's hot: sunscreen, hat, a pair of shades and a thin top - it may get hot.
🥪 Do I need to bring food?
A packed lunch, snacks and water are recommended.
🚶 How hard is this walk?
This walk is leisurely and suitable for everyone.
I have never walked with the group before and/or don't know anyone, can I still come?
Yes! This group is a great way to meet new people, socialise, get out in nature and improve your fitness. We welcome any and all people to come along.
🚗 I can't get to the walk, are lift shares available?
There are a few methods to look for lift shares:
- Post a comment on the event
- Join our Discord and post in the #lift-sharing channel, don't forget to specify the walk you are looking for a lift for.
We also encourage people that are coming along to offer lift shares to others when possible.
🐶 Can I bring my dog?
Unless stated in the description, dogs are welcome provided they are well behaved around people/other dogs and kept on a lead/under control in areas where there may be livestock.
⚠️ Some walks may have stiles, and you may need to lift them over. ⚠️
📞 How can I contact the event organiser?
Walks are led by volunteers, and not all of them use[[[[[Meetup.com.](http://meetup.com./)](http://meetup.com./)](http://meetup.com./)](http://meetup.com./) The best way to contact the walk leader is: via the Groups website wmwg.org.uk/walks
It is unlikely the walk leader will read messages on the day, especially minutes before the event starts, so please try to contact them in advance with queries.
🗒️ Who runs this group?
We are known as West Midlands Walking Group (WMWG), and are a Ramblers Association group, ran by volunteers. As well as walks almost every weekend, we regularly have social events and trips away multiple times per year. You can find more information on our website: https://www.wmwg.org.uk/
You are allowed to attend 3 walks before you need to become a member of The Ramblers (around £43~ a year).
The Ramblers is a walking charity dedicated to removing barriers so everyone can enjoying walking in green spaces, as well as preserving and improving hundreds of thousands of miles of well-loved paths, tracks and trails across England, Scotland and Wales. Find out more on their website: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/
If you have any questions, please send us a message on meetup