The Kenilworth Greenway

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.

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.

04/07/2026

Warm weather reminder ☀️

With things heating up again, please take care of yourself and those around you while visiting our country parks and greenways.

❌ Don't enter the water at any of our sites - it's extremely unsafe due to debris, weeds, currents, and potential waterborne diseases. If you see someone in trouble in the water, call 999, tell the person to float on their back, and look for something to throw for them to grab onto (Phone, Float, Throw).
❌ Please don't light BBQs or fires - this can cause devastating damage to our wildlife, particularly in hot conditions.
❌ Avoid being too active in the sun during the warmest hours of the day.

Instead, we recommend:

✅ Enjoying a relaxing lounge around in the lovely shady bits of our parks.
✅ Bringing plenty of cool drinks with extra water for dogs and kids.
✅ Having as many ice creams as required.

Thank you!

03/07/2026

We’re sorry that parts of the Kenilworth Greenway are currently more overgrown than usual.

The recent weather conditions have affected the manual cut-back work needed in some areas, which has led to delays in our maintenance programme, but we're working hard to clear the route as soon as we can.

Thank you for your patience and for bearing with us.