Walking for 30 minutes a day or more, several times a week is a great way to improve or maintain your overall physical and mental health. Why not try some of our suggested, and favourite, walks listed below. And remember to stay safe with our 5 top tips:
- Plan and prepare route beforehand.
- Stay alert and pay attention, avoid distractions.
- Walk on pavements when provided. If there is no pavement, walk on the right-hand side of the road so that you can see oncoming traffic.
- Use safe crossings where possible and always follow the Road Safety Code (available on the GOV.UK website)
- Wear bright clothing or reflective accessories to help other road users see you.
Walking and wheeling - Active travel maps
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Warwickshire
Cycle routes can also be used for walking. Check out the countywide map (JPG, 9.9 MB)
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Kenilworth
Active travel map (PDF, 353 KB)
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Nuneaton and Bedworth
Active travel map (PDF, 1.3 MB)
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Rugby
Active travel map (PDF, 1 MB)
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Stratford upon Avon
Active travel map (PDF, 505 KB)
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Warwick and Leamington
Active travel map (PDF, 1.2 MB)
Walking Warwickshire's ways
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Lapworth Walk
An easy-paced eleven mile circuit around south Warwickshire taking in the canal, woodland paths and arable farmland plus some road walking.
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The Harry Green Way
The Harry Green Way is a 21-mile circular walk linking eight villages around Southam.
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The Arden Way
A 26-mile circular walk around Henley-in-Arden and Alcester called the Arden Way.
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A Coventry Way
A 40-mile long trail in the Warwickshire and Solihull countryside circling the city of Coventry.
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The Millennium Way
The 100-mile millennium way cuts through the centre of England