The institute of quarrying Quarry Trails SCOTLAND | ENGLAND | WALES | N.Ireland The Institute of Quarrying From Berkswell Quarry to Griff Quarry
Approximate journey time: 1 hourS 18 MINUTES Distance: 15.7 miles
QuarrIES Fact file:
Address: Address: Cornets End Lane, Meriden, Coventry, West Gipsy Lane, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7PH Midlands, CV7 7LH (52.424732° -1.6720188°) (52.495099° -1.4672013°)
Operator Name: Operator Name: Cemex UK Materials Ltd WCL Griff Quarry Ltd
Planning Region: Planning Region: West Midlands West Midlands
Commodity Produce: Commodity Produce: Sand & Gravel Igneous & Metamorphic Rock
lithostratigraphy: lithostratigraphy: Glaciofluvial Deposits, Mid Pleistocene Midlands Minor Intrusive Suite
Age: Age: Quaternary Ordovician
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Distance to directions travel Start at Berkswell Quarry Cornets End Lane, Meriden, Coventry, West Midlands, 0.0 mi CV7 7LH (52.424732° -1.6720188°)
1.3 mi Head south-east on Cornets End Ln towards Mercote Hall Ln
1.6 mi Continue onto Back Ln
2.1 mi Turn left onto Broad Ln
0.6 mi At the roundabout, continue straight to stay on Broad Ln
0.8 mi At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto B4101
0.2 mi Turn right onto Spon End/B4101
105 ft Turn left onto Spon End
0.3 mi Continue onto Upper Spon St
0.1 mi Continue onto Spon St
249 ft Continue onto Fleet St
0.2 mi Turn left onto Corporation St
459 ft Continue onto Hales St
148 ft Slight left to stay on Hales St
259 ft Turn left to stay on Hales St
39 ft Turn left towards Bird St
0.1 mi Slight right towards Bird St
7 ft Slight left onto Bird St
0.1 mi Turn right towards Stoney Stanton Rd
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Distance to directions travel
56 ft Turn left towards Stoney Stanton Rd
0.2 mi Turn right onto Stoney Stanton Rd
0.1 mi Turn left towards Eagle St
36 ft Turn right onto Eagle St
0.2 mi Slight left onto George St
207 ft Slight right onto Leicester Causeway
20 ft Turn left
0.4 mi Turn right
0.4 mi Continue straight
3.3 mi Take the pedestrian tunnel
1.0 mi Slight left
131 ft Turn right towards Coalpit Fields Rd
322 ft Turn left towards Coalpit Fields Rd
0.4 mi Continue onto Coalpit Fields Rd
0.1 mi Continue onto Queen St
243 ft At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto King St/B4029
0.4 mi At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Rye Piece Ringway/B4113
1.0 mi At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Leicester Rd/B4113
0.2 Turn right onto Gipsy Ln
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Distance to directions travel Arrive at Griff Quarry Gipsy Lane, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7PH 0.0 mi (52.495099° -1.4672013°)
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Please ensure you do not enter onto any quarry site.
Ensure follow all road markings and are aware of your surroundings.
Wear appropriate clothing and be prepared for changing weather conditions.
Only undertake the route if it is within your cycling and fitness capability and ensure you schedule in refreshment breaks in along the way.
Check all of your equipment is in good condition.
Environmental conditions can change the nature of the trails within a short space of time, you should only continue if safe to do so.
It’s also a good idea to ensure you have a basic first aid kit with you.
Environmental Good Practice
We all have a responsibility to protect the countryside now and for future generations, so make sure you don’t harm animals, birds, plants or trees and try to leave no trace of your visit.
Do not disturb wildlife, leave the environment as you find it and follow apath or track if there is one.
Leave gates and property as you find them.
Look after the places you visit and ensure all litter is taken home with you.
DISCLAIMER
We have taken great care to ensure the currency, accuracy and reliability of the information contained within the ‘Quarry Trails’. We cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions but where such are brought to our attention the information will be amended accordingly. Where possible we recommend the GPS co-ordinates be used for the trails as these will provide more accurate start and end locations.
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