Solihull to Kenilworth
A station-to-station walkWarwickshireWest Midlands
A long, varied walk leaving Solihull through parks and alleyways, then beside the River Blythe (the muddiest section), over the M42, through farmland, fields, woodland and small hamlets to Kenilworth. It has plenty of stiles, steps, footbridges and gates in varying repair and with several stretches of road walking. Temple Balsall is packed with history, including the Old Hall (now home to the Women's Institute) and a 17th-century almshouse. Near Kenilworth the route crosses Park Pale earthworks linked to The Pleasance, an early 15th-century construction by Henry V.
Lunch: Knowle offers a surprisingly large choice of refreshments; plenty of options in Kenilworth at the end.
Warnings: The section beside the River Blythe can get really muddy in winter or after rain; several stretches of road walking with narrow verges require care, especially a quarter-mile stretch on Kenilworth Road. Plenty of stiles, steps and gates in varying states of repair.
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Walk details: Slow Ways.