A Coventry Way
A Coventry Way” is an officially recognised long distance countryside route, circumnavigating the city of Coventry.
Put together in the early seventies from existing public rights of way, many of which at the time were not used and had fallen into disrepair and were completely overgrown, and in some places impassable, it is 40 miles long and features on modern Ordnance Survey maps.
Never more than 5 miles or so from the centre of Coventry the majority of the route is off-road, and passes through mainly agricultural land in Warwickshire and Solihull.
When tackling the walk it’s best to take it leisurely and use the opportunity to to see what there is on offer in the local landscape, architecture and wildlife. Those wishing to take a more sporting approach are requested to respect the route, particularly those parts that are in close contact with residential properties.
In the recent past the original route has been severely affected in some parts by construction works, particularly HS2, and further disruption is likely to continue for some time. A Coventry Way Association continues to monitor these developments and updates the route description as appropriate.
You can download the latest route description as a pdf or MS-Word file supported by a map overlay and a .gpx file by selecting from the following links. The route description will help you navigate the complete route. Walkers can join the route at any accessible point and walk as much of it as they wish.
Circular walk route description pdf version
Circular walk route description MS-Word version
Note: The Annual Challenge route deviates from the A Coventry Way route at some points.
Refer to the Annual Challenge event pages for details of the challenge route.