Stratford Villages Walk, Warwickshire

Saturday, 9th May
Feel the holiday vibe in Stratford Upon Avon and take a stroll down the river with me from the famous Gower Memorial opposite the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Highlights of this beautiful hike include rolling wide open fields, horse pastures, the pretty villages of Clifford Chambers and Preston on Stour and wonderful views of Alscot Park House.

Additional Notes:
This is a mainly flat walk and we will go at a leisurely pace. We'll take a rest when we get to Clifford Chambers and have our lunch in Preston on Stour. We can look forward to ice cream afterwards at Hoorays (the best ice cream parlour I've been to). There are toilets at the train station if you are coming by train or toilets at the leisure centre if you are parking there.

Circular Walk
Start time 10:30am
Estimated finish time 4:30pm
Start place: We'll meet by The Gower Memorial. This is a large bronze memorial dedicated to William Shakespeare and it is situated opposite the Royal Shakespeare Theatre just before you reach the river coming from the town centre. It's a 20 minute walk from the train station and about a 5 minute walk from the leisure centre if driving. You can get the 8.39 am train from Birmingham Moor Street arriving at 9.34 am or if driving one option is to park at the Leisure Centre in the long stay car park, which costs around £8 for the day.
Time: 10:30am
Grid Ref: SP204549
Postcode: CV37 6AT
What3Words: ///trips.kings.wooden

tart time is when the walk commences. Please arrive earlier to ensure you are ready for the start
Distance: 10mi / 16.1km
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