Home turf. Oakley Wood, the Fosse Way, Baddesley Clinton's priest holes, the longest cast-iron aqueduct in England — and a lap of the village when the fields are too wet to cross.
All 41 Warwickshire walks now listed
The shortest walk on the site — a gentle stroll around the village itself, taking in the church, the green and the lanes that connect the different parts of Bishops Tachbrook. An ideal introduction to the village for visitors, or a leg-stretcher when the weather closes in.
Read full description →A short and pleasant out-and-back from Bishops Tachbrook following the field paths northeast toward Warwick Gates before returning to the village. Easy underfoot and suitable in most conditions.
Read full description →A pleasant circular from Whitnash taking in The Fairways and the surrounding fields and lanes. Good walking on maintained paths close to the edge of Leamington Spa.
Read full description →A pleasant linear route — collected the morning after leaving the car overnight in Wellesbourne. Even on this modest outing a wrong path turned a five-mile walk into a six-mile one in soggy conditions. Perfect in summer. Leave spare clothes in the car.
Read full description →A pleasant circular from Bishops Tachbrook heading northeast via the hamlet of Ashorne and the Plestowes farm country before returning home. Good field-path walking through quintessential Warwickshire lowland countryside.
Read full description →A companion route to the circular above, exploring the Ashorne and Plestowes area on a slightly different line. Quiet lanes and field paths in the gentle countryside east of the village.
Read full description →A circular extending northeast to take in Morton Morrell and the lovely Oakley Woods. A step up in distance and interest from the shorter Ashorne routes — good woodland walking in Oakley Wood is a highlight.
Read full description →A satisfying figure-of-eight from Bishops Tachbrook combining the Ashorne loop with a northern excursion to Newbold Pacey before returning through Oakley Wood. The longest of the village's own circular walks.
Read full description →An ambitious circular from the village taking in Ashorne to the east and Wasperton to the west, with the River Avon adding interest on the southern section. One of the most comprehensive explorations of the immediate Bishops Tachbrook countryside.
Read full description →A magnificent grand circular assembled from the Covid lockdown paths network — 35 km taking in nine villages across South Warwickshire. The southern loop covers Ashorne, Moreton Morrell and Lighthorne; the northern loop crosses the Fosse Way toward Wasperton and Hampton Lucy. A full day's commitment on the home patch.
Read full description →A circular from Chesterton taking in the village of Harbury and the fields between them. Chesterton Windmill — the local landmark of distinctive circular design — stands above the route. Pleasant easy walking in familiar south Warwickshire countryside.
Read full description →A great walk through south Warwickshire taking in charming villages, historic churches and the wonderful open spaces of Burton Dassett Hills Country Park. Views from the high ground on a clear day are truly spectacular. Can get very muddy in wet weather — timing is important.
Read full description →A circular from Combrook taking in the village of Lighthorne and the farmland between, using a network of good field paths. This stretch of Warwickshire between the Burton Dassett Hills and the Fosse Way rewards unhurried exploration.
Read full description →A circular from Ettington touching Combrook and the tiny settlement of Pillerton Hersey. The deserted village earthworks and the pleasant church at Ettington add historical interest to a walk through characteristically quiet south Warwickshire countryside.
Read full description →A circular in the southernmost part of Warwickshire, touching the hamlet of Compton Scorpion and crossing the ancient Fosse Way at Stretton on Fosse. The Fosse Way crossing is on a busy road — take care. Good varied walking in the quiet country south of Shipston on Stour.
Read full description →A pleasant circular from Shipston combining field paths with a quiet lane stroll and a fine riverside return on Shakespeare's Way. The atmospheric site of Ditchford Frary — a deserted medieval village — is a highlight. The pretty church at Barcheston is worth a detour.
Read full description →A thoroughly enjoyable walk on the Cotswold fringe combining field paths and woodland with one of the most remarkable prehistoric complexes in England — the Rollright Stones. The Whispering Knights, King's Men Stone Circle and King Stone span nearly 2,300 years of history in a single field. Allow time to explore; the A3400 is crossed twice.
Read full description →Walked twice now, both times in winter when frozen fields meant no muddy boots. A thoroughly enjoyable south Warwickshire circular through attractive countryside near Tysoe.
Read full description →A delightful circular on the Monarch's Way and Heart of England Way, with Meon Hill's ancient hillfort visible throughout and views across the Vale of Evesham to the Malvern Hills. Charming Cotswold villages and gentle gradients throughout.
Read full description →A pleasant figure-of-eight through quiet Warwickshire countryside using sections of the Cotswold Link. Two navigation points require care. The fox and hounds topiary near Idlicote church makes a memorable finish.
Read full description →A circular from Ilmington climbing to Ebrington Hill with fine views across South Warwickshire and the Cotswold edge. The route passes through Hidcote Boyce where the water trough with goldfish at SP 174 420 is a delightful local curiosity. Good ridge walking with rewarding panoramas.
Read full description →A thoroughly enjoyable circular pairing the great Hatton flight of twenty-one locks and the canal towpath into Warwick with a varied return across fields and lanes. The descent through Hatton Locks on the Shakespeare's Avon Way is spectacular. A reliable and satisfying walk — the Hatton Arms at the start is well worth a visit.
Read full description →A thoroughly enjoyable circular beginning and ending in Abbey Fields with the Abbey ruins and Kenilworth Castle as memorable bookends. The highlight of the outward leg is the possible site of St John's Well near Honiley — a medieval holy well used for healing, quietly tucked away and easy to miss.
Read full description →A fine circular using three long-distance trails — the Centenary Way, Millennium Way and A Coventry Way — through lovely North Warwickshire countryside. The HS2 diversion near Burton Green is well-signed. Opens and closes in beautiful Abbey Fields with Kenilworth Castle providing historical drama.
Read full description →A rewarding walk featuring a critical safety decision at the A46 crossing — the very busy dual carriageway took 10 minutes to cross safely. An alternative safer route is available. Snitterfield Lane carries three First World War memorial plaques. Read the full description before setting out.
Read full description →A really pleasant Warwickshire walk first done during the Covid lockdowns of 2020. Pasture, arable farmland and country lanes with wide verges and a section of disused railway trail. Amazing views in places. Waterproof boots recommended in winter.
Read full description →A thoroughly enjoyable lowland circular combining the Millennium Way and Heart of England Way with a stretch of the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal and the earthworks of Beaudesert Castle (de Montfort family, c.1140, Scheduled Ancient Monument). The Crabmill at the start and finish is a worthy reward.
Read full description →A circular from Baddesley Clinton, the remarkable moated manor house maintained by the National Trust since 1940. The route explores the surrounding countryside and quiet lanes of the Forest of Arden on an alternative circuit avoiding the busiest footpaths.
Read full description →A pleasant circular from Yarningale Common combining wooded common land with the canal at Lowsonford and the fields around Holywell. The Fleur de Lys at Lowsonford is a well-placed halfway point.
Read full description →A pleasant short circular from the edge of Royal Leamington Spa following the River Leam through the Leam Valley Nature Reserve to Offchurch — a quiet village with a well-placed pub — before returning on the Grand Union Canal towpath.
Read full description →A pleasant circular from Offchurch on the Centenary Way crossing the Fosse Way Roman road — busy, cross with care. Historical interest in the ancient road throughout. HS2 workings are well-managed with fenced paths at the time of walking; check current path status before setting out.
Read full description →A fine circular drawing together the Millennium Way, Shakespeare's Avon Way and Centenary Way across a quiet pastoral landscape. The HS2 corridor passes through part of this route — check paths are open before walking. The return along the River Leam is particularly enjoyable; a medieval moat site near Wappenbury Farm adds a pleasing historical footnote.
Read full description →A pleasant undemanding circular combining Millennium Way field paths with a long stretch of the Grand Union Canal towpath. Bascote Locks, Toll House Bridge and Bascote Bridge feature on the towpath return. Long Itchington's Tudor House has a royal connection lending this modest village walk genuine historical distinction.
Read full description →A great circular packing real variety into 12.5 km — Napton Hill summit, the Oxford and Grand Union canals, open field paths and a fine finish over Beacon Hill. Very busy road crossing on the return requires great care. Do not cross straight over at Halls Barn Farm — turn left then right through the gate.
Read full description →A genuinely surprising walk with the Holy Well of Southam as its hidden centrepiece — never heard of despite a lifetime in Bishops Tachbrook. The Millennium Way up Mount Pleasant, past Stockton Reservoir, and the Grand Union Canal towpath provide excellent variety on a thoroughly enjoyable outing.
Read full description →A short and pleasant circular from Bubbenhall exploring the quiet lanes and fields around Wappenbury. Easy walking through peaceful Warwickshire countryside away from busier paths.
Read full description →A circular from Shakespeare's birthplace county taking in Aston Cantlow — where Shakespeare's parents are said to have married — and Billesley Hall. Rich in literary and historical associations across some of the county's most attractive lowland countryside.
Read full description →A circular featuring the remarkable Edstone Aqueduct — the longest cast-iron aqueduct in England, carrying the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal over the road at Bearley. The route also takes in Wootton Wawen with its fine Saxon church.
Read full description →A pleasant short circular around Hampton Lucy and the River Avon flood plain. The impressive church at Hampton Lucy, built in 1826 to designs by Thomas Rickman, is a notable landmark. Easy riverside and field-path walking in the Avon valley.
Read full description →A circular in the northeast of the county taking in Kings Newnham, the village of Brinklow with its large Norman motte-and-bailey castle earthwork, and Bretford on the Fosse Way. Good easy walking in characteristically open east Warwickshire countryside.
Read full description →A challenging circular crossing into Oxfordshire to take in the Oxford Canal at Cropredy — site of the 1644 Civil War battle. Farnborough Hall (National Trust) and the terraced garden walk add to a route of genuine variety and historical interest. The most demanding walk in the Warwickshire collection.
Read full description →A pleasant short circular from Bishops Tachbrook combining quiet field paths through gently rolling countryside with a fine woodland section through the ancient Oakley Wood. The Banbury Road crossings demand care — the road is genuinely very busy. The ancient broadleaved character of Oakley Wood is particularly fine in spring and autumn. A thoroughly enjoyable short walk on the home patch.
Read full description →An excellent Warwickshire circular particularly well-suited for winter walking when many routes become muddy. The route uses good tarmac drives through attractive farmland to Kingston Farm before joining the Centenary Way. A walk through Harbury village provides interest, with a WW1 casualties blue plaque worth noting. With minimal ascent and mostly firm surfaces throughout, this comes into its own during wetter months.
Read full description →A varied circular from the attractive estate village of Combrook combining gentle field walking, a historic castle site and a fine return through the wooded grounds of Fossedene Manor. The detour to King John's Castle — its earthwork motte tucked into woodland with unexpected metal animal sculptures — is well worth the diversion. The River Dene footbridge provides a slightly tricky moment. A thoroughly enjoyable walk through a beautiful and unhurried corner of Warwickshire.
Read full description →A superb circular along one of the finest ridge sections in Warwickshire, steeped in history at every turn. The climb delivers the walk's finest moment — the view north across the vale that was once the floor of glacial Lake Harrison. Sanderson Miller's extraordinary folly tower at The Castle pub marks where Charles I raised his standard before the first battle of the Civil War. The descent into Ratley — a handsome village with its Norman Motte and Bailey — completes a walk that packs an impressive historical punch. Important: the A422 return section requires care.
Read full description →A fine south Warwickshire circular from Ettington combining field paths, quiet lanes, ancient roads, parkland and village walking with two crossings of the Fosse Way and a long stretch of Shakespeare's Way. The Shakespeare's Way section past Idlicote House and its ha-ha is a highlight — Georgian parkland beautifully maintained. Halford is a gem of a village with Norman church and medieval bridge. The higher ground at Rough Hill delivers wide views across Warwickshire and Oxfordshire. Important: the Fosse Way and A429 are both fast roads — cross with care.
Read full description →A varied circular from the quiet village of Lighthorne combining gentle field paths, a fine brook-side section and an atmospheric passage through a medieval fish pond landscape. The descent from Lighthorne church to the stew ponds is an unexpected delight. The Fosse Way crossing demands care — the Roman road is as direct as it was two thousand years ago and modern traffic uses it accordingly. The notoriously hard-to-spot footbridge beyond provides a satisfying navigation challenge.
Read full description →A fine south Warwickshire circular from Bishops Itchington combining field path walking, ancient woodland, a ridge with wide views and two of Warwickshire's named long-distance routes. The ridge section on the Centenary Way is the walk's finest stretch — elevated, open, and with Chesterton Windmill visible on the northern skyline. The return on the Harry Green Way crosses the River Itchen to bring the walk full circle to a village whose name encodes over a thousand years of local history.
Read full description →A varied circular from Kenilworth combining three of the county's major long-distance routes — the A Coventry Way, the Millennium Way and the Centenary Way — with one of the finest castle ruins in England. The HS2 construction works around Hob Lane serve as an unusual reminder of how dramatically this landscape is changing. Kenilworth Castle's great red sandstone towers are among the most stirring sights in Warwickshire, and the finish through Abbey Fields past the ancient priory is a fittingly historic conclusion.
Read full description →A fine circular from Leek Wootton taking in river meadows, quiet hamlets, a riverside church, the streets of Kenilworth, open fields and a Centenary Way return through golf course parkland. The approach to Ashow along the riverside is one of the most attractive sections of walking in this part of Warwickshire. The optional visit to Ashow church — a medieval gem beside the Avon — is one that rewards anyone who stops. A thoroughly enjoyable and well-varied walk.
Read full description →A richly historical circular from one of the finest National Trust properties in the Midlands, combining the murderous medieval drama of Baddesley Clinton with ancient Hay Wood, the ruined priory at Wroxall, and the curious converted windmill at Rowington Green. The walk begins in the shadow of St Michael's Church, whose tower was built as penance for a double murder and beneath whose doormat a 15th-century killer is buried standing up. History punches well above this walk's modest distance.
Read full description →A fine out-and-back from the quiet village of Wolston to one of Warwickshire's most magnificent historic estates, following the Centenary Way through pleasant countryside before joining the atmospheric Twelve O'Clock Ride through the woodland to Coombe Abbey. A Cistercian foundation of 1150 with extraordinary Gunpowder Plot connections, the surrounding country park with its lake, formal gardens and woodland trails rewards as much time as you can give it.
Read full description →A varied urban-fringe circular threading through golf courses, ancient woodland, nature reserves and Victorian reservoir lakes in a surprisingly diverse 12.5 km. Terry's Pool — created from a Victorian railway-era clay pit — is a genuine nature reserve gem, and the Earlswood Lakes built to feed the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal are fascinating industrial heritage. The concrete walkway above Windmill Pool is a quirky highlight. The path past the burnt-out buildings and old adventure park adds an unexpectedly atmospheric note. Important: the walk crosses a railway line twice.
Read full description →A varied circular from Ufton combining a pleasant ridge and woodland outward leg with a long and lovely Grand Union Canal return. The Welsh Road crossing is a reminder this quiet lane was once one of the great cattle drove routes of the Midlands. The Bascote Locks staircase is one of the finest canal engineering features in Warwickshire, and the wonderfully named Splash Bridge provides mid-towpath amusement. The Centenary Way return up Ufton Hill brings a fine final view before the village pub completes the circuit.
Read full description →An entertaining and eventful circular through the quiet Warwickshire countryside south and east of Studley, combining the Arden Way and the Millennium Way with a rich variety of landscapes, history and wildlife encounters. The Victorian Giant Redwoods near Studley Castle are an early highlight. The extraordinary encounter with four Greater Rheas in a Warwickshire field — still entirely unexplained — is the walk's unforgettable centrepiece. The return through Bannam's Wood, carpeted in bluebells in spring, is a fine finish.
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