Heart of England Way Countryside Walk at Baddesley ClintonWalking RouteAn easy walk along country lanes and field paths, taking in Baddesley Clinton, Rowington Church and the Heart of England Way. Baddesley Clinton was the home of the Ferrers family for 500 years. The moated manor house includes three priest holes and a wealth of paintings by one of its Victorian residents, Rebecca Dering.
TERRAIN
Uneven sections with some steps, kissing gates and stiles, field paths will be marshy following wet weather. Take care on roads. Livestock (and their droppings) are present, along with some water hazards (ponds and ditches). Dogs welcome on leads on public footpaths; dogs are not permitted within the property.
THINGS TO SEE
St Michael’s Church, Baddesley Clinton
Built of Arden Sandstone from the same quarry as the house at Baddesley Clinton, the church dates from 1305. Many owners of Baddesley are buried here, including Nicholas Brome (d.1517) who is buried standing up just inside the door, as penance for murdering the local priest.
Hilltop views
Along the Heart of England Way there are panoramic views of the countryside, which look particularly beautiful in the late afternoon sun (between points 3 and 4 on the map).
St Lawrence’s Church, Rowington
The church dates from the early 12th century and the top course of red sandstone on the tower came from Kenilworth Priory as a gift from Mary I. The church has six bells, the oldest of which is from 1609.
* Trail - Walking * Grade - Easy * Distance - 2.8 miles (4.5 km) * Time - 1 hour 30 minutes * OS Map - Explorer 221Rising Lane, KnowleSolihullWest MidlandsB93 0DQUnited Kingdom52.341211598000-1.709317208000https://www.shakespeare-country.co.uk/?dms=3&pid=
Heart of England Way Countryside Walk at Baddesley Clinton
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An easy walk along country lanes and field paths, taking in Baddesley Clinton, Rowington Church and the Heart of England Way.
Heart of England Way Countryside Walk at Baddesley Clinton
Heart of England Way Countryside Walk at Baddesley Clinton
Baddesley Clinton
Gardens
Barn Restaurant
Plant Centre
Gift Shop
History
Plan route using Google maps
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Gift shop
National Trust Property
On-site catering
Picnic site
Public toilets
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
