WEDDINGTON WALK - click the green map icons for more information.

Starting Points and Parking.

The circular route is approximately 3 miles (5km) around Weddington. Although there are no car parks there is plenty of roadside parking available near Church Lane and Sandon Park. You are requested not to park in St James' Church car park.

The extended route along the Ashby disused railway line is approximately 1.5 (2km) long and can be joined at several places; including Church Lane. The lay by on the Weddington Lane (A444) is suitable for 3-4 cars. Do not park on the A5.

To increase the length of your walk further, see the 'Walks Around Caldecote' section.

Footwear.

The condition of the routes will vary considerably from metalled roads to muddy tracks across farmland, so stout waterproof footwear is essential. good surface conditions cannot be guaranteed.

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Weddington Castle. Weddington Castle, Built in the 16th century, stood on the site of the Weddington allotments. Originally a family home, it became a Red Cross hospital during the First World War. It was later converted into flats and finally demolished in 1928. Opposite this site, on Weddington Road, the 'Grove' building from the estate remains (now the 'Fox and Crane' pub restaurant). (back up)

Sandon Park. Sandon Park was once part of the ornamental gardens surrounding the Castle. The slight depressions on the ground indicate the position of a lengthy boating lake constructed within the estate. (back up)

Weddington. Weddington is recorded in the Domesday Book at Watitune. This comes from the Saxon name derived from the village's proximity to Watling Street, which can be seen from this point. Once a Roman military road, Watling Street is more familiar as the A5. (back up)

St James' Church. St James' Church can be seen nestling in a quiet corner surrounding by oak, lime and yew trees. The red brick part of the Church dates from 1733 when it was rebuilt after a fire. The stone archway to the nave is from the early 14th century. Over 800 local children have been christened in the 12th century stone font. (back up)

Ashby Disused Railway Line. Ashby Disused Railway Line is probably well known to many, having been officially opened in 1983 as the Weddington Country Walk. It is part of the former Ashby to Nuneaton joint railway, which opened in 1873 to serve the coalfields of Ashby and Moira. Regular passenger service ended in 1931 and the last station closed in 1967. Over the years it has developed naturally into a pleasant walkway, colonised by a wide variety of plants and animals. (back up)  

Mount Jud. Mount Jud is Nuneaton's most distinctive landmark, and can be seen from here dominating the skyline. It consists of spoil from the old Judkins quarry (now a landfill site) and stands approximately 155m above sea level. (back up)

Coronation Walk. Coronation Walk was originally planned to celebrate the Coronation of Edward VIII in 1936, who later abdicated before he was crowned. The proposal was continued for the Coronation of George VI, which took place in 1937.  (back up)

Cleaver Gardens. The avenue of yew trees are the original trees that lined the southern driveway of the Castle estate. The Southern Gate House can still be seen at the far end of Cleaver Walk. A further cluster of trees can be seen by the play area on Sandon Park. (back up)