Heart of England Way Association

A 4.26 mile walk from The Swan at Whitacre Heath initially following the Centenary Way to Lea Marston past Whitacre Heath Nature Reserve and Ladywalk Nature Reserve.  Superb lunch served at The Swan.

Posted: 11/10/2026 Author: Lorna Roden - Print PDF

Met in the centre of Polesworth for a 4.72 mile circular walk which partly followed the Coventry Canal, crossed over Railway Bridge, open farmland and back through St Helena on to Polesworth.  Lunch was taken at the Pretty Pigs in Amington.

Posted: 11/10/2026 Author: Lorna Roden - Print PDF

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