Heart of England Way Association
Walk footnotes
5 of us met in Balsall Common to embark on a walk which turned out to be slightly longer than predicted at 13 miles due to HS2 works.
A significant part of this walk followed the Heart of England Way.
We passed through the beautiful church at Berkswell and our first coffee stop was in the lovely village just past the church.
We carried on to Meriden and stopped in the grounds of the Church for lunch which offered fabulous views.
Posted: 28/07/2026 Author: Lorna Roden - Print PDF 
A lovely 4.5 mile walk from the pretty village of Aston Cantlow.
Joined the Arden Way & Monarch’s Way which we left to cross fields and wooded areas returning in a circular route to rejoin the Arden Way and back to the pub where we all enjoyed a nice drink and lunch.
Posted: 28/07/2026 Author: Lorna Roden - Print PDF
The walk started with coffee at Cannock Chase visitor centre to let the heavy drizzle pass by, then perfect weather after that.
A lovely 10 mile walk mainly through forest and woodland with a brief stroll around Castle Ring and lunch at the church in the peaceful village of Gentleshaw.
Three walkers attended.
Posted: 28/07/2026 Author: Lorna Roden - Print PDF
6 of us began an 8.9 mile circular walk from the Dog & Doublet towards Middleton where we stopped in a very nice location for a coffee break.
From there we headed to Drayton Bassett where we again stopped for lunch and thereafter joined the Heart of England Way following the canal to Broomey Croft and then through Kingsbury Water Park and back to the Dog & Doublet.
Perfect weather for a very enjoyable walk.
Posted: 28/07/2026 Author: Lorna Roden - Print PDF
A nice walk attended today by two members due to holidays etc. Alcester to Bidford on Avon with the bonus of lovely weather.
Posted: 29/04/2026 Author: Lorna Roden - Print PDF
16 members arrived for a 4.19 mile walk from The Anchor Inn, Leek Wootton. We were once again blessed with beautiful weather on this day despite constant rain to the days prior. Walked through church yard onto elevated path which overlooked views of Warwickshire Golf Course and Leek Wootton and Guy's Cliffe Country Park. This led us on to a small section of the Centenary Way/Millennium Way through wooded area and deep mud. Had lunch at The Anchor Inn on return which offered excellent food and excellent service.
Posted: 07/03/2026 Author: Lorna Roden - Print PDF
A 9.5 mile circular walk which began from The Swan in Whitacre Heath. On this bright sunny morning, five of us followed the Centenary Way which took us through a very wet and muddy Lea Marston Country Park which in turn led to Kingsbury Water Park where we found a very convenient picnic bench for lunch. From the water park, we followed the Heart of England Way through Kingsbury village on to and across a number of fields - very hard going due to the ankle deep mud.
Posted: 26/02/2026 Author: Lorna Roden - Print PDF
A circular work beginning from The Griffin, Shustoke. A pleasant 4.5 mile walk, weather remained dry especially for us although very muddy underfoot in parts. Walk took in part of The Heart of England Way and Shustoke Reservoir.
Posted: 07/02/2026 Author: Lorna Roden - Print PDF
Despite waking up to torrential rain, 13 of us turned up to a 4.10 mile circular walk from the Snitterfield Arms. Rain calmed down and we had a pleasant walk led by Bill which took in a small part or the Monarch's Way and to Welcombe Hills Country Park where we stopped briefly at the Obelisk for a coffee before returning to the Snitterfield Arms for a welcome drink and pub lunch where we were joined by a few other Heart of England Way members.
Posted: 28/11/2025 Author: Lorna Roden - Print PDF
Bill, Alan, Ian & Ian joined the Sunday walk of 7.66 miles. The walk included parts of the Heart of England Way and the Shakespeare's Avon Way.
Posted: 03/10/2025 Author: Lorna Roden - Print PDF
