Nuneaton & Hartshill Hayes Country Park, Warwickshire

Nuneaton & Hartshill Hayes Country Park, Warwickshire

Saturday, 5th December
Starting out over the flat but often muddy Weddington fields, before a short ascent up to the ancient woodland of Hartshill Hayes Country park, offering spectacular panoramic views over 4 counties before descending back down to the Coventry canal to meander our way back to Nuneaton.
Additional Notes:
Well behaved dogs welcome, a small section of the walk is through a field of sheep, and potentially cattle.
Walking boots are needed due to a potentially very muddy field.
There are toilets and a coffee van at the lunch stop. There are no facilities at the meeting place.
The start location is a 20 minute walk from Nuneaton Train Station
Circular Walk
Start time 10:30am
Estimated finish time 3:15pm
Start place: Vernon's Lane (near Discovery Academy) Nuneaton. CV11 5SS There is plenty of on street parking. Please do not block the garages.
Time: 10:30am
Grid Ref: SP351921
Postcode: Location is 128 metres to the East North East of CV11 5SS
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Start time is when the walk commences. Please arrive earlier to ensure you are ready for the start
Distance: 9.5mi / 15.3km
National Grade: Leisurely
Ascent: 656 ft/200 m
Walk Leader: Charlotte W.
🅿️ Is parking available?
Yes, parking is available
👞 What should I wear?
Wear walking boots/shoes or sturdy trainers - bringing a waterproof coat is also recommended.
Additionally...
If it's cold: gloves, hat, scarf, warm trousers and a fleece/warm top.
If it's hot: sunscreen, hat, a pair of shades and a thin top - it may get hot.
🥪 Do I need to bring food?
A packed lunch, snacks and water are recommended.
🚶 How hard is this walk?
This walk is leisurely and suitable for everyone.
I have never walked with the group before and/or don't know anyone, can I still come?
Yes! This group is a great way to meet new people, socialise, get out in nature and improve your fitness. We welcome any and all people to come along.
🚗 I can't get to the walk, are lift shares available?
There are a few methods to look for lift shares:

Post a comment on the event

Join our Discord and post in the lift-sharing channel, don't forget to specify the walk you are looking for a lift for.

We also encourage people that are coming along to offer lift shares to others when possible.
🐶 Can I bring my dog?
Unless stated in the description, dogs are welcome provided they are well behaved around people/other dogs and kept on a lead/under control in areas where there may be livestock.
⚠️ Some walks may have stiles, and you may need to lift them over. ⚠️
📞 How can I contact the event organiser?
Walks are led by volunteers, and not all of them use http://meetup.com The best way to contact the walk leader is: via the Groups website wmwg.org.uk/walks
It is unlikely the walk leader will read messages on the day, especially minutes before the event starts, so please try to contact them in advance with queries.
🗒️ Who runs this group?
We are known as West Midlands Walking Group (WMWG), and are a Ramblers Association group, ran by volunteers. As well as walks almost every weekend, we regularly have social events and trips away multiple times per year. You can find more information on our website: https://www.wmwg.org.uk/
You are allowed to attend 3 walks before you need to become a member of The Ramblers (around £43~ a year).
The Ramblers is a walking charity dedicated to removing barriers so everyone can enjoying walking in green spaces, as well as preserving and improving hundreds of thousands of miles of well-loved paths, tracks and trails across England, Scotland and Wales. Find out more on their website: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/
If you have any questions, please send us a message on meetup