Walks you can reach from Wood End by train
Warwickshire · West Midlands of England | Walks by foot
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[Earlswood Station](/train-stations/south-east-england/surrey/earlswood) to The Lakes Station (Warwickshire)
2m direct from Wood End.
Easy: 2km, moderate ascents. 30m.
Woodland paths.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
The Lakes Station Circular (Warwickshire)
2m direct from Wood End.
6km. 2h.
Reservoirs, lakeside paths, ancient woodland, meadows, heathland remnant, and field edges. Can be muddy.
Documented by Heart Rail Trails.
Danzey Station to Henley-in-Arden Station (Warwickshire)
4m direct from Wood End.
Easy: 5km, moderate ascents. 1h30.
Field and woodland paths.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Danzey Station Circular (Warwickshire)
4m direct from Wood End.
4km. 1h30.
Farmland, woodland edge, country lanes, stream crossings, and open fields. Can be muddy.
Documented by Heart Rail Trails.
Alvechurch Station to [Earlswood Station](/train-stations/south-east-england/surrey/earlswood) (Worcestershire)
5m direct from Wood End.
9km.
Hilly north Worcestershire landscape. River Blythe rises near Earlswood Lakes. Cars travel fast on twisty road with no pavement; busy A435 dual carriageway crossing.
Documented by Walk Midlands — download GPX route
Shirley Station to [Earlswood Station](/train-stations/south-east-england/surrey/earlswood) (Warwickshire)
5m direct from Wood End.
Easy: 7km, moderate ascents. 2h.
Pleasant. Canal towpath with woodland.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Wythall Station to [Earlswood Station](/train-stations/south-east-england/surrey/earlswood) (Worcestershire)
5m direct from Wood End.
Easy: 2km, moderate ascents. 30m.
Short stretch on a fast-traffic road with limited verge; Can be very muddy or boggy.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
[Earlswood Station](/train-stations/south-east-england/surrey/earlswood) Circular (Warwickshire)
5m direct from Wood End.
2km. 1h.
Farm, heathland, ancient woodland, river crossing, golf course, and suburban road. Can be muddy.
Documented by Heart Rail Trails.
Henley-in-Arden Station to Stratford-upon-Avon Station (Warwickshire)
8m direct from Wood End.
16km.
Countryside walk across fields and canal towpath; gently hilly and wooded. Walk connects two 12th-century market towns via the 1816 Stratford-upon-Avon Canal, ending at Shakespeare's birthplace.
Documented by Walk Midlands — download GPX route
Henley-in-Arden Station to Warwick Station (Warwickshire)
8m direct from Wood End.
17km.
Impressively deep cutting (canal near Hatton). Warwickshire countryside and Grand Union Canal towpath; gently wooded. Medieval market town of Henley-in-Arden founded 13th century; Warwick is Warwickshire's county town. Route traverses remnants of Forest of Arden with ancient hedgerows from 16th century. Path can be churned up and muddy; M40 motorway traffic; traffic on country lanes.
Documented by Walk Midlands — download GPX route
Wythall Station to Longbridge Station (Worcestershire)
8m direct from Wood End.
10km.
Rural with woodland, fields, and suburban areas. Walk traces River Cole source on Severn-Trent watershed; passes moated medieval farmhouse; passes Shire Country Park. Busy main roads; muddy footpath sections.
Documented by Walk Midlands — download GPX route
Dorridge Station to Henley-in-Arden Station (Warwickshire)
8m direct from Wood End.
15km.
Countryside; primarily along canal towpaths. Henley-in-Arden is a medieval new town founded early 13th century when the lord of Beaudesert Castle purchased a market charter. Busy road section near King's Arms Inn; fields can be muddy.