Meriden & Berkswell, West Midlands

Meriden & Berkswell, West Midlands

Saturday, 19th December
To get you ready for Christmas, a pleasant flattish walk in the Meriden Gap. We will use a combination of the Millennium Way and Coventry Way to get to Berkswell, where we will have a stop on the village green. After the stop, we will go westwards where we walk past Sixteen Acre Wood before returning to Meriden, mostly along the Millennium Way.
NB In late December, the ground will likely be very muddy in places, so boots are strongly
recommended/essential.
Additional Notes:
One or two fields may have livestock in, but dogs are ok on the walk.
We will start after the X1 bus from Coventry has arrived (11:03 approx.) and the X1 bus from Birmingham has arrived (10:55 approx.).
Start time 11:10am
Estimated finish time 3:30pm
Start place: Meet outside the Queens Head pub on Old Road.
Time: 11:10am
Grid Ref: SP251820
Postcode: CV7 7JP
What3Words: ///since.hung.secure

Start time is when the walk commences. Please arrive earlier to ensure you are ready for the start
Distance: 8mi / 12.9km
National Grade: Leisurely
Ascent: 200 ft/61 m
Walk Leader Derek S.

🅿️ 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