Guided rail trails
In partnership with the Ramblers, the Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA) and the Millennium Way Group, the Heart of England CRP has launched 36 Rail Trails to encourage people to use the railways to access leisure opportunities and to explore their local areas.
As part of Community Rail Week 2023, we are holding 3 free guided walks with local tour guide Verity Tiff using the Rail Trails from the 23 – 27 May. The walks on offer are below and you can register for the walks online through this link, or by scanning the QR code.
Tuesday 23 May, 10am – 3pm: Leamington
Meeting at Leamington Station and following the Grand Union Canal and then the River Leam, this trail takes you into the surrounding countryside to the village of Offchurch. On your route you can explore the Leam Valley Local Nature Reserve and Newbold Comyn, as well as the renowned Jephson Gardens.
Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy halfway through the walk and make sure you wear clothing and shoes that are suitable to walking in the countryside. The walk is about 7miles so you do need to be comfortable walking this distance in the countryside.
Saturday 27 May, 10am – 1pm: Coventry
Meet at Coventry Station to explore England’s 9th largest city on our 3 mile Rail Trail. Coventry is known for its industrial past (think cars, bicycles, and ribbons), Lady Godiva, and of course the devastating bombing in WWII which practically destroyed St Michael’s Cathedral., Coventry, today is a city of unsung art and culture.
This trail covers all the major sites packed into the centre of the city focussing on the heritage and history Coventry still puts on display. A stop at the Canal Basin will give walkers a chance to refresh and rehydrate at the Playwright’s Café.
Saturday 27th May, 2pm – 3.30pm: Coventry
Join us for a buggy and wheelchair friendly walk for all the family. Meeting at Coventry Station, Verity will guide the groups around a shortened version of our Coventry Rail Trail to discover some of the historic and vibrant city centre. There will be break for refreshments along the way.
This is a great walk to join if you are a less experienced walker, or if you want to bring younger members of your family along.
