CASTLE BROMWICH RAMBLERS – WALK DETAILS Walk date Wednesday 31st May 2017 Walk title/location Hatton – This is a a change of location and not as stated in the programme Grid reference/postcode Hatton Arms CV35 7JJ A4177 Grade (see bottom of page) Leisurely Distance (miles) 3.5miles Meeting place and time Castle Bromwich (corner of Hurst Lane and Chester Rd) (for car sharing) 6.30pm Start time (at start of walk) 7.15 Walk leader name Geoff Marlow Walk leader mobile number 07721 351249 Additional information Due to work commitments I will be going straight to the start of the walk at Hatton. Directions (from Castle Bromwich to start of walk) Driving time 30 mins - 16 miles Make your way to Stonebridge Island Exit onto Kenilworth Road/A452 At roundabout take 3rd exit, stay on Kenilworth Road/A452 Continue on A452 through Balsall Common After a couple of miles turn right onto Meer End Road A4177 Continue to follow A4177 At roundabout take 1st exit onto Birmingham Road/Warwick Road A4177 Continue for approx 1½ - 2 miles and on a bend The Hatton Arms will be on your right. Park in the far end of the car park, permission has been given. Walk description Starting from the Hatton Arms Inn. We walk to Hatton railway station following field paths and return back to the inn along the tow path of The Grand Union Canal. The Warwickshire and Birmingham Canal opened in 1799 and was built to carry coal to Warwick and Leamington to help to develop industry. Throughout its life it has seen cargoes of steel and tomato puree for the HP factory in Birmingham. In 1932 the Grand Union Canal was formed to make the canal more commercially viable taking over this section of the canal and those connecting to London in order to form a water highway to Birmingham. Please bring a packed lunch and drink with you on Sunday walks. If you are travelling directly to the start of a walk and not meeting at Castle Bromwich, please let the walk leader know. WALK GRADING ADVICE Leisurely – Walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience. Walking boots and warm waterproof clothing recommended .Moderate – Walks for people with country walking experience. May include some steep paths and be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. .