The Kenilworth Greenway

17/10/2026

Autumn is now well underway, and it’s wonderful to see tinges of orange and gold breaking out in pockets across Warwickshire's country parks. For ways to make the most of the season, including a variety of events and activities, check out the October edition of the Warwickshire Country Parks update. 👇

21/09/2026

🌞 Did you know we’ve had a record-breaking summer at Warwickshire Country Parks?

We welcomed almost 280,000 estimated visitors across our sites in July and August, with more than 1,100 people attending ranger-led events and 3,400+ recorded attendees taking part in Park Yoga.

We also hosted the thrilling Queen of the Mountain climb at Burton Dassett Hills as part of the Warwickshire stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women. 🚴‍♀️

It’s been a busy summer for our team, with extreme weather creating some challenging conditions to manage across our parks. We’d like to say thank you to our rangers for all their hard work caring for our parks and wildlife, ensuring visitors can come and enjoy these precious green spaces and connect with nature. And, of course, thank you to our amazing volunteers, Friends Of groups, partner organisations and local specialists, whose invaluable support helps us look after these special places throughout the year. 💚

As we head into a quieter, calmer time at our parks, we hope you’ll enjoy watching the first signs of autumn appear. 🍂 And there’s still plenty going on, with a fantastic choice of seasonal activities to enjoy.

Take a look below to see what’s coming up. 👇

05/09/2026

As the intense August heat gives way to the first signs of autumn, we’re looking back at an eventful summer at Warwickshire's country parks with our latest wildlife and conservation update! 🌻

Check it out below for fascinating wildlife observations, the meaning behind ‘false autumn’, and some of the things to look out for when visiting our parks in the coming weeks. We've also got a line-up of cosy autumnal events to help people of all ages embrace the new season. Don't forget to sign to receive our update directly to your inbox each month. 📬

01/08/2026

Small acts can make a big difference. 💚🤝

Throughout , we've been exploring how our country parks and green spaces can support our wellbeing. Today, we're focusing on 'Give' – one of the Five Ways to Wellbeing, with research showing that helping others can have a positive impact on our own mental health too.

Our volunteers play a vital role in caring for Warwickshire Country Parks. From conservation work and practical maintenance to habitat management and helping wildlife thrive, they give their time to help keep these special places looking their best for everyone to enjoy. 🌿

Small everyday actions can make a real difference too, whether that's picking up a piece of litter, letting our rangers know if something doesn't seem right, or simply sharing a smile with someone you pass on a walk.

Another way you help, perhaps without even realising it, is by paying for parking. Every penny goes straight back into caring for our country parks, helping us protect and improve these spaces now and for future generations. If you visit regularly, one of our annual parking permits could save you money while continuing to support the parks. 🚗💚

If you'd like to find out more about volunteering with us, or would like to find out more about our parking permits, see the comments below.

Have you experienced an act of kindness at one of our parks, or done something small to help while you've been visiting? We'd love to hear about it in the comments.

29/07/2026

Be active, feel better 💚🚶

This , we're exploring how our country parks and green spaces can support our wellbeing. Today, we're focusing on 'Be Active' – one of the Five Ways to Wellbeing, simple actions that research shows can help support our mental health.

Being active doesn't always have to mean an intense workout. A gentle stroll, exploring a new trail, cycling with family, or even spending time playing with the children can all help lift your mood, reduce stress and improve your wellbeing.

These photos were taken at Pooley Country Park, Kenilworth Greenway, Ryton Pools Country Park and Stratford Greenway. Those looking to hire a bike to explore our trails can do so at Mercia Cycles- Kingsbury Water Park, Mercia Cycles - Stratford Greenway, and Ryton Pools Cycle Hire.

How do you like to stay active when you visit our parks? Let us know in the comments! 🌿

27/07/2026

18/07/2026

With the weather having hopefully settled at ‘nice and sunny’ after a few weeks of ‘help, I’m melting!’, and the summer holidays now here, what better time for an update from Warwickshire Country Parks? ☀️

Check out our latest newsletter below for everything you need to know about summer at the parks, and be sure to sign up for future editions straight to your inbox. 📬

14/07/2026

ℹ️Essential maintenance works on Kenilworth Greenway

We'll be carrying out essential resurfacing works on a short section of Kenilworth Greenway between Crackley Lane and HS2 (what3words location: (///hopes.actual.foam) over the next couple of weeks.

Tree roots have created ridges in the surface, so we're resurfacing around 70 metres of the route to make it smoother and safer for everyone. The finished surface will be the same as the existing one.
The works will take place in two phases:

🛠️ 15–17 July – Removal of the existing surface and installation of a temporary compacted stone surface.

🛠️ 23–24 July – Reinstatement of the final surface.

The Greenway will remain open throughout the works. As this is a narrow section, users will be guided around the work area via the adjacent grass verge. Please follow the temporary signage and take extra care, as works vehicles will be travelling along the Greenway from Crackley Lane to transport materials.

Thank you for your patience while we carry out these improvements to help keep Kenilworth Greenway safe and enjoyable for everyone.

10/07/2026

Our team have been out this week tackling some of the overgrowth on the Kenilworth Greenway! ✂️

We know things have got rather overgrown in places - the recent weather conditions have made it difficult to complete our normal cut backs. Thank you for your understanding while we get things back under control.