Walks you can reach from Dorridge by train
Warwickshire · West Midlands of England | Walks by foot
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Lapworth Station to Warwick Station (Warwickshire)
3m direct from Dorridge.
14km.
Impressive deep cutting (Shrewley). Warwickshire countryside along the Grand Union Canal towpath. Warwick Castle founded 1068; transformed to stately home by Fulke Greville in early 17th century. Grand Union Canal modernised extensively in 1930s. No towpath through Shrewley Tunnel — alternative route via village required.
Documented by Walk Midlands — download GPX route
Lapworth Station Circular (Warwickshire)
3m direct from Dorridge.
6km. 2h.
Rural fields, canal towpath, flight of locks, Kingswood Arm, country lanes, and Tudor mansion grounds. Can be very muddy.
Documented by Heart Rail Trails.
Widney Manor Station Circular (Warwickshire)
4m direct from Dorridge.
4km. 1h30.
Suburban streets, open fields, M42 motorway bridge crossing, River Blythe, and parkland.
Documented by Heart Rail Trails.
Solihull Station to Birmingham Moor Street Station (Warwickshire)
5m direct from Dorridge.
12km.
Mostly towpath along the Birmingham branch of the Grand Union Canal. Canal authorized in 1793 connecting Digbeth to Warwick; modernized in 1930s; freight traffic ceased by 1970s. Some low bridges requiring ducking; steep ramp at end.
Documented by Walk Midlands — download GPX route
Berkswell Station to Solihull Station (Warwickshire)
5m direct from Dorridge.
10km.
Surprisingly expansive landscape. Rural and suburban with boardwalks, fields, woodland, canal towpath, and residential streets. Walk crosses the Meridian Gap from Berkswell to Solihull, West Midlands' largest town, functioning as an affluent dormitory suburb of Birmingham. Muddy woodland path; pavement peters out near Hampton-in-Arden with tight bends.
Documented by Walk Midlands — download GPX route
Olton Station to Solihull Station (Warwickshire)
5m direct from Dorridge.
Easy: 3km, gentle ascents. 1h.
Streets and pavements.
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Solihull Station Circular (Warwickshire)
5m direct from Dorridge.
8km. 3h.
Town centre, parks, ornamental gardens, lake, River Blythe, woodland, and open fields. Can be muddy.
Documented by Heart Rail Trails.
Stratford-upon-Avon Station to Warwick Parkway Station (Warwickshire)
9m direct from Dorridge.
17km. Moderate ascents. 4h30.
Riverside path with fields and with moderate climbs.
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Warwick Parkway Station Circular (Warwickshire)
9m direct from Dorridge.
8km. 2h30.
Rolling farmland, Grand Union Canal towpath, woodland, and farm tracks. Busy A road crossing.
Documented by Heart Rail Trails.
Acocks Green Station to Olton Station (Worcestershire)
15m direct from Dorridge.
Easy: 2km, gentle ascents. 30m.
Canal towpath. Not wheelchair-accessible — steps with no ramp alternative.
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Olton Station Circular (Warwickshire)
15m direct from Dorridge.
12km. 3h30.
Canal towpath, River Cole valley, country park, wetlands, grasslands, woodland, heath, and urban paths.
Documented by Heart Rail Trails.
Hatton Station Circular (Warwickshire)
15m direct from Dorridge.
8km. 2h30.
Canal towpath, tunnel sections, narrow path sections, low bridges, and Warwickshire countryside. Narrow path sections.