21 Circular Walks Book - Background

After publication in 1995 of the guide booklet for A Coventry Way, it became clear that to encourage walkers to use these local paths, a series of circular walks linked to the Way would be beneficial.  This would not only acquaint them with location of A Coventry Way but would help in keeping the paths open and up to a reasonable standard.

Starting off at a modest seven circular walks, the project grew like the proverbial Topsy.  It came to a closure when 21 was reached and by then we had virtually covered the Way.  The first version was published in 2002.

A revised version was published in July 2007.  This updates all significant path changes, all stiles which have been replaced and many other details which have changed over the years.  The basic layout, and the same 21 walks are unchanged, but it is printed on higher quality paper and with much crisper printing.

The book describes the 21 walks, ranging from 2.5 to 12 miles in length, each with a map and a route description.  Most walks include a described shorter version shown as "Route A".  Every walk has its own wildlife notes, written by local ecologist Ian Tanner, and brief interest/history notes.  Details of bus routes and bus stops are given, together with suitable car parking places.

The following table gives an outline of the circular walks :

The Rights of Way outlined in the book are unlikely to be extinguished but detail changes to the route desriptions are inevitable.  We shall aim to record on this web site any necessary changes or useful comments.  The Association supports the local authorities in getting our local footpaths up to and maintained to a reasonable standard by installing stiles and gates, clearing paths etc.

The proceeds of the book sales will be used to republish a new guidebook to A Coventry Way and to revise the 21 Circular Walks book in a few years time.
 

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