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West Midlands Region

Brandon and Bretford CP

New Close Wood – Coombe Abbey loop from Brandon and Bretford CP

Running trails & routes

West Midlands Region

Brandon and Bretford CP

New Close Wood – Coombe Abbey loop from Brandon and Bretford CP

Hard

13

runners

New Close Wood – Coombe Abbey loop from Brandon and Bretford CP

02:04

18.6km

90m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.78 km

New Close Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The path passes through the heart of New Close Wood, which is predominately oak woodland with ash and frequent silver birch. Other woody species to look out for include hazel, …

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2

3.74 km

View towards Coombe Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

A bit muddy but always a nice cut through from Binley Road.

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3

5.07 km

Coombe Abbey Park Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitor's centre at Coombe Abbey Park features a café, car park, toilet facilities, and some information about the park. It's a great place to begin or end a walk and have a refuel surrounded by beautiful scenery.

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4

5.32 km

Coombe Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Coombe Abbey Park is a country park that was developed from the grounds of a Cistercian abbey. The 500 acres (202 ha) of garden, woodland and lakeside were designed by …

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5

9.05 km

Sowe Valley Footpath and Cyclepath Signpost

Highlight • Rest Area

6

9.50 km

Sowe Valley Path

Highlight • Trail

7

10.1 km

Sowe Valley Footpath

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

The Sowe Valley Footpath is an 8.5 mile greenspace that runs along the River Sowe in Coventry. It's a beautiful place for a riverside stroll and to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

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8

12.5 km

View of the River Sowe from Binley Road Bridge

Highlight • River

A view of the river from the bridge on the Binley Road

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B

18.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.78 km

4.76 km

3.23 km

1.88 km

1.70 km

635 m

595 m

Surfaces

5.28 km

4.73 km

2.71 km

2.61 km

2.48 km

773 m

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Friday 26 June

28°C

16°C

53 %

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