War Memorial Park and Countryside

This 3.5-hour loop combines park trails through landscaped gardens with quiet country lanes linking three nearby villages. A pub lunch stop midway provides rest and local atmosphere. The return route avoids the outbound path, showing different rural viewpoints across farmland. Best for Nature lovers and pub lunch enthusiasts. This is a moderate activity lasting 3.5 hours. Group size: 2-10. You meet at War Memorial Park main entrance. Key highlights: War Memorial Park's 1960s landscape architecture and civic gardens, Quiet country lanes through working farmland, Three-village loop route (Binley, Exhall, Foleshill).

Price: £30

Duration: 3.5 hours

Difficulty: moderate

Group size: 2-10

Minimum age: 12+

Best for: Nature lovers and pub lunch enthusiasts

Best time: May to September for weather and pub gardens open. June–July fields full of wildflowers. Avoid winter mud on country lanes.

Meeting point: War Memorial Park main entrance

Languages: English

Here is how the experience unfolds:

10:00am start Meet at park main entrance, brief scenic walk through gardens before cycling - Warm up legs and see the war memorial and Coventry's 1960s civic design.

10–30 min Cycle park trails: rose garden loop and tree-lined paths - Paved paths, slight gradients. Picnic areas and viewpoints of city skyline.

35–60 min Exit park onto country lanes heading toward Binley village - Mixed surfaces: tarmac and light gravel. Farmland views open up. Some car traffic on main lane.

65–90 min Arrive at pub in Binley or Exhall, lunch break - Order food (not included in tour price). Plan 45 minutes to eat and rest.

95–140 min Cycle return via southern route through Foleshill lane - Quieter lane than outbound. Higher elevation. Views toward Warwickshire countryside.

145–210 min Return to War Memorial Park main entrance - Final section re-enters park via western edge. Bikes returned and feedback form.

The whole experience takes 3.5 hours. Difficulty: moderate. You meet at War Memorial Park main entrance.

• War Memorial Park's 1960s landscape architecture and civic gardens
• Quiet country lanes through working farmland
• Three-village loop route (Binley, Exhall, Foleshill)
• Pub lunch in rural setting - real village atmosphere
• Return route avoids outbound path - new scenery both ways
• Accessibility: Moderate fitness required - two hills on return route. Standard bikes only. Not wheelchair accessible. Confident intermediate cyclists.

What is included: Bike and helmet, Route map with pub recommendations, Guide commentary on park history, Lights and repair kit.

Not included: Lunch and pub drinks (budget £12–18 per person), Entrance fees to any attractions, Café or snack stops on the route. You will need to arrange these yourself.

What to bring: Water bottle (1.5+ litres), Wallet for pub lunch and drinks, Sunscreen and hat, Waterproof jacket (lane sections can be exposed), Phone for photos of views. Having these with you makes the experience smoother.

Best time to go: May to September for weather and pub gardens open. June–July fields full of wildflowers. Avoid winter mud on country lanes..

Tip: Lunch cost not included

Tip: Route includes some busy road sections

Accessibility: Moderate fitness required - two hills on return route. Standard bikes only. Not wheelchair accessible. Confident intermediate cyclists..

Operator: Green Spaces Cycling

After this activity, these are within easy reach:

• War Memorial Park (At start point walk)
• Lunt Roman Fort (15 min detour from Binley walk)

This activity is run by Green Spaces Cycling.

Cancellation policy: Free cancellation 5 days before. £8 fee 2–5 days before. Non-refundable within 48 hours..

Accessibility: Moderate fitness required - two hills on return route. Standard bikes only. Not wheelchair accessible. Confident intermediate cyclists..

Best time to go: May to September for weather and pub gardens open. June–July fields full of wildflowers. Avoid winter mud on country lanes..

Which pub do we stop at for lunch?

Options are The Wharf in Binley (gastropub, mains £11–16) or The Crown in Exhall (traditional pub, mains £9–13). Guide recommends based on group size. Book ahead if group over 8.

How much elevation gain is on this route?

Park section is flat. Outbound lanes to villages are gradual (50m gain). Return route climbs 80m over 4 miles - manageable for intermediate cyclists. Pace is steady, no racing.

What are the road conditions like?

Park paths are paved. Village lanes are mixed: 70% tarmac, 30% light gravel. Main exit from park uses a busy A-road for 1 mile - expect some traffic. Rest is rural quiet roads.