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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Solihull and Coventry.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Solihull and Coventry.
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This route has been reviewed by 3 people.
This route has been flagged (1 times) for reasons relating to access.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 3
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (2) Maybe (1)
Problems reported - Access (1)
Downloads - 5
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Solihull
Grid Ref
SP1449479650
Lat / Lon
52.41467° / -1.78832°
Easting / Northing
414,494E / 279,650N
What3Words
civic.third.weds
Coventry
Grid Ref
SP3360079200
Lat / Lon
52.40979° / -1.50747°
Easting / Northing
433,600E / 279,200N
What3Words
strong.client.manage
Solcov One's land is
| Solihull | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SP1449479650 |
| Lat / Lon | 52.41467° / -1.78832° |
| Easting / Northing | 414,494E / 279,650N |
| What3Words | civic.third.weds |
| Coventry | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SP3360079200 |
| Lat / Lon | 52.40979° / -1.50747° |
| Easting / Northing | 433,600E / 279,200N |
| What3Words | strong.client.manage |
| Arable | 36.2% |
| Green urban | 6.5% |
| Pasture | 20.7% |
| Urban | 33.9% |
| Woods | 2.6% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Marion Frankland
14 Apr 2022This is a nice route between Coventry and Solihull, but be aware that HS2 means the path might be blocked and a detour necessary.
We started in Coventry, with a view of the Sherbourne before it disappears under the city, and catching it up again not long after it re-emerges. Then followed a walk through the suburbs and through ancient Tile Hill Wood before leaving the city towards Berkswell.(photo 4) We stopped for tea in Berkswell, but there was also a pub choice.(photo 3)
Continued on from Berkswell and encountered the first real problem, HS2 have blocked the path. Followed the diversion to find a man whose job it was to see us safely across the 'road' over the site! (photo 2) The only other main issue for me was as we joined the canal on the edge of Solihull, there was no path along the busy road and the steps down were steep. I've suggested an alternative in the photos (photo 1). Entering Solihull was nice, past the shops to the bus station.
Due to stiles, steps and narrow paths, not suitable for bikes or chairs.
Swifth
14 Apr 2022A good route between Coventry and Solihull. Tries to avoid just walking out along the main road from Coventry. HS2 an issue outside of Berkswell but you were able to cross the site (see photo 1) at a slightly off route path (see photo 3). This diversion may change in the future. Section of the route is along the River Blythe so could become flooded.
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Slow Ways Darren
02 Jun 2021Shortly after Berkswell the route is blocked by HS2 construction work. Access to Park Lane isn't possible.
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