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Parks and Nature Trails in Coventry

By FLrla 01 Nov 2021

Coombe Abbey Park

Only 15 minutes from the city center, you may enjoy a wide range of Coombe Abbey Park hikes amid 500 acres of lovely landscapes. Put on your walking shoes and make your way to Heron's Way to enjoy the sights and sounds of Coombe Pool and more.

Home to Giant Redwoods

The old forests are a stunning sight and home to a large portion of the park's wildlife. Discover the ancient and veteran trees, some planted by Capability Brown and some predating his work, that have been planted and tended over many generations. Don't forget to see the Giant Redwoods, which date back to the mid-nineteenth century.

Perfect for a countryside walk

There are several trails at Coombe Abbey Park to enjoy, including well constructed formal gardens. The country park also has access to long-distance walking trails including the Centenary Way and the Sowe Valley pathway. To learn more, pick up a trail booklet at the Information Centre.

Enjoy a quiet walk around Coombe Abbey Park, appreciating the many lovely flowers that vary with the seasons, or visit our wildflower meadow, where you can experience the sights, scents, and sounds of the flora and wildlife.

There's so much to see and do at Coombe Abbey Park, whether you're a wildlife enthusiast, a hiker, or a family looking for a fun day out.

Kenilworth Greenway

The Kenilworth to Berkswell Greenway is a linear Country Park located in the picturesque South Warwickshire countryside, about 15 minutes from Coventry. It is well-liked by walkers, athletes, bikers, horseback riders, life scientists, geologists, and industrial archaeologists.

The Greenway is primarily a man-made landscape feature. Natural processes, on the other hand, have developed a linear feature of significant ecological relevance over time. The Greenway, which is set among a cultivated environment of undulating landforms, is an important green corridor for wildlife, connecting regionally important conservation areas such as Kenilworth Common, Crackley Wood, Broadwells Wood, and Black Waste Wood.

When left alone, the disused railway created a wildlife corridor. Animals and birds sought protection for caves and nests as hawthorn, birch, and other plants swiftly took root and smoothed the edges.