Nuneaton Walks: The Weddington Walk

The Weddington Walk is great for anyone who lives in Weddington, and in Nuneaton in general. Starting out at Sandon Park in Weddington, the route takes you straight out through the countryside, finishing on Wood lane, just the other side of the A5 heading out to Higham on the Hill. The route takes in the Nuneaton section of the, now defunct, Ashby and Nuneaton Joint Railway, with the lines replaced by a scenic tree-lined Tarmac trail.

A regular walk for some of our dogs in the area, we always start out on Weddington road, just past the new housing developments heading out of town. Here you’ll see the two halves of the Weddington Walk coming together, with the route to Sandon on the left, and the trail up to Higham on the Hill on the right. It’s reassuring to see here cycling speed control measures as, apart from their safety aspect of slowing cyclists heading toward the main road, it also ensures you won’t meet a cyclist unawares as you turn the corner!

The walk towards Sandon Park offers things to sniff and squirrels to chase for your dog, while you can enjoy the peaceful quiet of the secluded trail (once you’re past the housing development, of course!). Once at Sandon, a loop of the entire park before heading back to Weddington will take you on a walk of 2.5 miles - offering you and your canine friend a good hour’s enjoyment. Dogs will love the open space for chasing tennis balls but, be warned, any water loving pooches will most likely sniff out the Anker and take themselves for a dip! Having said that, the river is safe here with easy access for dogs and is definitely a favourite cool-off spot during the summer months!

If you head the other way you’ll find public footpaths through sheep fields that head off in other directions, or you can stay on the trail until you reach the underpass known, locally at least, as the Boudicca Tunnel. Queen Boudicca is reported to have fought her last battle near Mancetter in AD62, leading the Iceni people in a resistance against the Roman conquerors. Here you’ll also see the ‘mystery’ Boudicca devotion bench which, interestingly, was placed without council knowledge. Taking a walk to the tunnel and back will cover around 1.2 miles.

Both directions offer a scenic Nuneaton walk without leaving the town itself. Perfect for all walkers, we’d recommend a family sunday stroll with the dog to set you up for an epic sunday roast :)

Rating: 9/10

Pros: Family friendly, close to town, scenic.

Cons: Could do with a couple more bins along the way.

Off on another walk with Four Paws Nuneaton

Lilly the Staffy loves fetch

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