Walks in the Rugby Area

By Jim Watson

Despite the ever-increasing sprawl of the town of Rugby you do not have to go far to escape into peaceful countryside. This book describes 20 easy-to-get-to circular walk (please see list below) which take in the some of the prettiest villages and the best views. They also provide an introduction to the area's rich industrial, waterways and railway history. The walks vary in length between three and seven miles and should pose few problems for fit adults. 

1. Bilton & Northampton Lane -3.25 miles
2. Newbold and Little Lawford - 3.75 miles
3. Easenhall & Harborough Magna -4 miles
4. Swift Valley & Oxford Canal -4 miles
5. Dunchurch & the Rainsbrook - 4.25 miles
6. Braunston, Sawbridge & Wolfhampcote - 4.5 miles
7. Churchover & Cosford - 4.5 miles
8. Marton & Frankton - 4.5 miles
9. Barby Canal Round - 4.75 miles
10. Draycote Water Round - 5 miles
11. Coombe Park & Woods - 5 miles 
12. Clifton, Brownsover & Newton - 5.25 miles
13. Pailton & Monks Kirby - 5.5 miles
14. Stretton-on-Dunsmore & Princethorpe - 5.5 miles
15. Brinklow & Stretton under Fosse - 5.75 miles
16. Broadwell, Stockton & Stockton Locks - 5.75 miles
17. Dunchurch and Thurlaston - 6 miles
18. Clifton, Lilbourne & Hillmorton Locks - 6.25 miles
19. Swinford & Stanford Park - 6.5 miles
20. Ashby St Ledgers & Braunston - 7 miles

Published by Thisway Books.