Walks you can reach from Wilnecote by train

Water Orton Station to Tamworth Station (Warwickshire)

4m direct from Wilnecote.

18km.

Mostly on canal towpaths. Through Anglo-Saxon Mercia's territory, passing sites associated with Queen Æthelflæd. Heavy traffic on narrow ancient bridge across River Tame near Water Orton.

Documented by Walk Midlands — download GPX route

Birmingham New Street Station to Kings Norton Station (Warwickshire)

15m direct from Wilnecote.

10km.

Canal towpath (Worcester and Birmingham Canal). Kings Norton was site of a 1642 English Civil War battle.

Documented by Walk Midlands — download GPX route

Birmingham New Street Station to Bournville Station (Warwickshire)

15m direct from Wilnecote.

8km.

Canal towpath, urban paths, and suburban streets. Walk along the Worcester-Birmingham Canal from city centre to Cadbury's model village.

Documented by Walk Midlands — download GPX route

Birmingham New Street Station to Smethwick Rolfe Street Station (Warwickshire)

15m direct from Wilnecote.

6km.

Canal towpath. Walk along Birmingham Canal Navigation from city center to ethnically diverse Smethwick.

Documented by Walk Midlands — download GPX route

Birmingham New Street Station to University Station (Warwickshire)

15m direct from Wilnecote.

5km.

Spectacular modernist architecture. Canal towpath and university campus paths. Urban walk through Birmingham's industrial heritage and prestigious university grounds. Steep slope approaching campus.

Documented by Walk Midlands — download GPX route

Birmingham New Street Station to Five Ways Station (Warwickshire)

15m direct from Wilnecote.

Easy: 1km, flat terrain. 30m.

Canal towpath. Not wheelchair-accessible — steps with no ramp alternative.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Derby Station Circular via Darley Abbey (Derbyshire)

30m direct from Wilnecote.

19km. Moderate ascents. 5h–9h.

Parks, river, and heritage trail.

Highlights: Museum of Making and Darley Park.

Lunch stops in Darley Park (1h–2h in): Darley Park Terrace Cafe, the Little Darley in the Park, the Abbey Inn, or the Darleys. Other lunch stops: the Joiners Arms (3h–5h in), or the Orangery Café (3h–5h in).

End-of-walk rewards: the Alexandra Hotel, the Brunswick, the Victoria Inn, or the Waterfall.

Adapted from a route by the Leicester Ramblers — download GPX route

Derby Station to Long Eaton Station (Derbyshire)

30m direct from Wilnecote.

Tough: 21km. Flat terrain. 5h30–9h.

Waterways — River Derwent, Derby & Sandiacre Canal, and Erewash Canal.

Lunch stops: Canal Cottage Cafe (2h30–4h30 in), or the Navigation (3h–5h30 in).

End-of-walk rewards: Peking House, or the Sawley Junction.

Adapted from a route by the Leicester Ramblers — download GPX route

Duffield Station to Derby Station (Derbyshire)

30m direct from Wilnecote.

Tough: steep ascents. 17km. 4h30–8h.

Repurposed railway track along the Great Northern Greenway.

Lunch stops: the Bell and Harp (1h–1h30 in), or the Three Horseshoes (2h–4h in).

End-of-walk rewards: the Alexandra Hotel, the Brunswick, the Waterfall, or the Merry Widows.

Adapted from a route by the Leicester Ramblers — download GPX route

Derby Station to Nottingham Station (Derbyshire)

30m direct from Wilnecote.

27km.

Mixture of off-road cycle path and on-road sections. Part of the longer London-to-Lake-District route.

Documented by Derwent Valley Line Community Rail Partnership.