Hidcote Bartrim - Foxcote House 5 miles

We had a good walk ably led by Peter B (even without his satnav). We managed to scrape the mud off before driving to the excellent Red Lion at Ilmington for lunch. I can vouch for the fish and chips! Rosemary was the recipient of this year's Peter W presentation for all her help over the years. She is a founder member of Ramblers Too.

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Balsall Common - Bradnock's Marsh 4 miles - Wed 21st Nov

This walk was cancelled due to very heavy rain

Leaders Derek Darby Tel. 774254 and Brian Clarke 494633

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Directions

Follow the A452 towards Balsall Common. Turn left at the first traffic lights into Balsall Street. After about a mile park park in the access road on the left just after  the Saracen's Head.

Note that this pub is reopening after a refurbishment on the day of the ramble. The parking arrangements are different. I have NOT renewed the original arrangement to park at the pub.

Explorer Map 221 GR SP 224 771 for 10.00 a.m. start

Around Brinklow 4.3 miles - Wed 19th September

Leaders Derek Darby (774254 or 07928285642) & Brian Clarke (494633 or 07941551418)

From Leamington. take the A445 Rugby Road towards Rugby. At the roundabout cross the A45 and take the road to Wolston. Drive through Wolston and turn left onto the B4455. After about 2 miles turn left onto A428. Turn left onto the B4455. Keep left on the B4455. Bear left on the same road. Keep straight onto the B4027/Coventry road passing through Brinklow. Turn right into the B4029 signposted Shilton. Turn right and park immediately on the right in a lay-by by Walkers Terrace. Please share cars as parking space is limited. 

Explorer Map 222 GR SP 426 802 for 10.00 a.m. start

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Brinklow and Walkers Terrace

The Raven CV23 0LN, in Brinklow gave us good pub grub. We passed by it on the walk.

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Brinklow

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Ardens Grafton - Hillsborough 5 miles on Wed 2 Aug

This is a very pleasant walk. Let us hope the good weather lasts. There is one difficult stile. We should see Llamas  (below) on the way.

Directions

Take the A46 from Stratford towards Alcester. In about 2 miles turn left signposted Temple Grafton. Drive through the village to Ardens Grafton. Turn left and park on the left verge. There is alternative parking in the village.

Explorer Map 205 Map Ref SP 116 543

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Llamas

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Cathiron Lane - The Lawfords - completed on Wed June 6th

We had an interesting walk. 5.3 miles give or take 0.2 miles. The crops had grown high since Brian and I recce'd it. One or two paths had not been cleared by the farmer. Towards the end of the walk we came across a group of herons in some tall trees by a beautiful pond map ref  SP 46572 77539. I managed to get a photo of the only one to remain still for any length of time. See photos below. I know! The one at the bottom is a swan.

Cathiron Lane - The Lawfords 5.5 miles - Wed June 6th

Brian and I really enjoyed our recce of this walk. The countryside is beautiful. The walk is flat and there are not many stiles, though there is one high one. The walk is a bit longer than usual. It is highly recommended! Parking (see below) is limited especially if there are train spotters around. So please share cars, if possible.

The Queen's Head at Bretford is on the way. The senior citizen's specials are good value 12 a.m. - 2 p.m. Let me know if you want a meal. If there are sufficient number I will book a table otherwise we will take pot luck!

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Directions

Take the A445 Rugby road from Leamington cross the A45 and go through Wolston. At T-junction turn left onto the A428 Coventry. Bear right LEFT onto Queens Road – B4455. Take the second right signposted Easenhall and take immediate right into the single track Cathiron Lane. In about 1 to 2 miles cross a canal then a railway bridge. Park on the right, after some buildings, in a dirt lay-by, next to a foot path sign. Please share cars as parking space is very limited.

If you have a car satnav then post code CV23 0JH is nearby

Explorer Map 222 GR SP 468 784

Radsway - Arlescote 5.3m on 2/5/12

Wed 2nd May 2012

We had an excellent walk led by Peter W. It was hilly and muddy in parts and enjoyed by all. The meal at the Rose & Crown, Ratley two thirds of the way round was good as was the beer.

We ascended about 760 ft but 4.8 miles out of the 5.3 miles were level. It did not seem like it!
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Berkswell - Meriden 5 miles on 18/4/12

Bob and Sylvia were our leaders. It was a good walk. It hardly rained after all!

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