Hampton in Arden Walks

4 miles (7 km)

This West Midlands based village includes a train station, a good 17th century village pub and a pleasant local nature reserve for easy walks.
This circular walk from the village takes you to the Marsh Lane Nature Reserve and Barston Lakes. You can start the walk at the train station and head east to Patrick Farm. Here you turn south to visit the reserve and the pretty lake where you can see various water loving birds on the water. The site also includes feeding stations which attract a variety of species including Nuthatch and Great Spotted Woodpecker. Birds of prey such as osprey and buzzards have also been sighted at the reserve.
In the area there are nice views of the River Blythe which runs along the western side of the reserve.
Head west from the reserve and you can visit the pretty Ryton Lake before heading north to return to the village.

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Walks near Hampton in Arden

Berkswell Circular Walk - This village near Coventry has a number of good waymarked footpaths to try
Balsall Common - This village near Coventry is surrounded by some lovely countryside with a major long distance trail running right through it.
Coventry - This long circular walk uses a mixture of waymarked footpaths and minor roads to take you to some of the highlights of the city
Coventry Canal - Enjoy waterside cycling and walking along the 38 mile long Coventry Canal towpath
Brandon Woods - These woods near Coventry have a network of good footpaths to follow around the 178 acre site
Kenilworth - A short circular walk around the Warwickshire town of Kenilworth, visiting St Mary's Abbey, Abbey Fields and Kenilworth Castle
Coventry Way - This walk circles the countryside around Coventry taking you through some fine Warwickshire countryside and a series of interesting villages.
The walk starts at Meriden and heads towards Kenilworth with its impressive castle - described by architectural historian Anthony Emery as the 'finest surviving example of a semi-royal palace of the later middle ages, significant for its scale, form and quality of workmanship'
Brandon Marsh - This lovely nature reserve near Coventry has some nice footpaths taking you around a series of lakes and lagoons
Ryton Pools Country Park - Enjoy a cycle or walk around this lovely park in Ryton, Warwickshire
Hearsall Common - This area of common land is located just to the west of Coventry city centre and is a nice place for a peaceful afternoon stroll
Heart of England Way - Follow the Heart of England Way through the Midlands of England
Warwickshire Millennium Way - Follow the Millennium Way through the Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Northamptonshire countryside from Pershore to Middleton Cheney
Solihull - This large town is located in the West Midlands, near Birmingham
Barston Lakes - This walk takes you around Barston Lakes near the village of Barston in the West Midlands.
Meriden - This West Midlands village is located in the Solihull area of the county.

Pubs/Cafes

Head to the White Lion for some refreshments after your walk. The friendly pub dates back hundreds of years and includes a lovely garden area to relax in on summer days. They serve good home cooked food and have a fine selection of drinks. You can find them on the High Street at postcode�B92 0AA for your sat navs. The pub is also dog friendly if you have your canine friend with you.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

You can continue your walking in the area by visiting the neighbouring villages of Berkswell, Balsall Common and Meriden. The former is particularly noteworthy with its Norman church, Grade II listed 16th century inn and the Berkswell Windmill which dates back to 1826. The epic Heart of England Way can also be picked up in this area.
For more walking ideas in the area see the West Midlands Walks page.