Alrewas, Staffordshire

Join Peter, Linda and Jane on this 7 mile mostly flat walk along canal towpaths, lanes & bridleways.

Walking along the Trent and Mersey canal to Wychnor, along Dogleg Lane over the Canal and past Barton Quarry finishing in the Arboretum where you can explore all the wonderful monuments.

The Arboretum has over 400 memorials and is alongside the River Swarbourn. The path around it is approx. 2 miles long, there are many more offshoots, which you can explore at your own leisure. The visitor centre and café is open until 5pm, but you can stay in the park longer if you wish to after the walk.

Optional visit to: The William IV Inn, after the walk.

Difficulty: Easy

Distance: 7 miles approx.