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Paths and Trails
Warwickshire has a wealth of marked trails with more routes under development. Use our publications page to order your trail guides.
The Centenary Way This 100 mile path starts at Kingsbury Water Park in the north of the county and winds its way down to Upper Quinton on the Gloucestershire border. Literature is available as a guide book or a series of 11 leaflets which include circular walks on each section.
The Millenium Way The 100 mile Millenium Way cuts through the centre of England.
The Heart of England Way & The Arden Way A 100 mile trail linking the Staffordshire Way the Cotswold Way and the Oxfordshire Way, it runs from Cannock Chase to Bourton-in-the-Water in the Cotswolds. The way forms part of the E2 euro route which runs from Athens to Stranraer! The Association have also developed a 26 mile circular walk around Henley-in-Arden and Alcester called the Arden Way.
A Coventry Way A 40 mile long trail in the Warwickshire and Solihull countryside circling the city of Coventry. The way is managed by the A Coventry Way Association who hold an annual challenge walk each year. The association has also developing a series of 21 short circular walks based on the way with a new guide is available from the Association for £5. For more walks in the Coventry area try the Coventry Walks pages.
The Macmillan Way Devised to support the Macmillan nurses this is England’s third longest long distance path. The way follows the course of an oolitic limestone belt, using existing footpaths, bridleways and byways, and short stretches of minor roads.
The Monarch's Way A long distance walk (615 miles) from Worcester to Shoreham, passing through South Warwickshire. More information on the Monarch's Way.
The Harry Green Way A 21 mile circular walk linking eight villages around Southam. The guide was produced in memory of Harry Green who was the Chairman of the Southam Ramblers for 20 years and who devised the walk in 1988.
In addition to these regional trails, Warwickshire has a superb choice of publications with short walks for all tastes and abilities. If you are devising a trail, please let us know. We offer a free checking service to try to ensure there are no legal anomalies in the paths selected. We may also be able to help with publicity and promotion of your publication. Contact us to discuss your ideas. Links to related sites Use the following links to other web sites about walking in Warwickshire. Please note, however, that the content of these sites is not checked by Warwickshire County Council. Quarrymans Walk - The Quarrymans Walk runs along a 2.5 mile stretch of the Coventry Canal at Hartshill, just north of Nuneaton. Waterscape - Canal related leisure opportunities. Walking World - Over 1800 walks in Britain - including many in Warwickshire. Full walk details available by subscription. Walking in Warwickshire - Link to walks through out Warwickshire and publications. Walking on the web - Links to a number of long distance walks all around Europe. Please email us if you would like to add a link to your web site.