Getting There
Sat Nav: B94 5SL
Leave the M42 at Junction 4 and take the A3400, signed Henley in Arden, northbound 3rd exit, southbound 1st exit – where you must be in the extreme left lane.
Proceed along the A3400 to the first roundabout, by the Box Trees Craft Centre and Total Garage, and turn right, signed Illshaw Heath. This is Kineton Lane.
Follow the road as it becomes Dyers Lane. At a T-junction turn right, signed Earlswood, Tanworth. This is Cut-Throat Lane.
Turn right at a Give Way sign, signed Earlswood, Wythall. At the following crossroads, turn left and immediately right to park in The Reservoir Hotel car park.
Return to M42 Junction 4
To return to junction 4 of the M42, turn left out of the car park, and take the 1st right, then bear left onto Cut Throat Lane.
Take the 3rd turning on the left into Dyers Lane, and and continue ahead onto Kineton Lane.
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto the A3400, signed Solihull. This road returns you to the M42.
Earlswood Lakes – Windmill Pool
Leave the car park and turn left, to follow the road around the side of the pub – Valley Road.
This walk takes you around the perimeter of the ‘Windmill Pool' and is flat, easy walking. In wet weather, the path can get muddy and wellies are a good idea.
If your dog needs more of a challenge, the following is an optional start to the walk.
Look for a footpath starting next to a lamppost (before the road divides into two) and follow this path into the woods. This is an ideal spot for dogs to stretch their legs under the canopy of the large trees here. To join the path ‘proper' around the reservoir, cross the stream boy scout style with the dubious looking rope swing or simply splash across and scrabble up the bank on the other side.
The completely flat route starts a few paces further along at a wooden kissing gate on the left. Go through the gate to join the path and this will take you around the lake. To avoid returning the boat house and walking back on the road, turn round after 15-20 minutes and retrace your route.
Facilities
At The Reservoir – free parking, food available, children's play area. Dogs are not particularly welcomed, according to company policy, but the very helpful staff here pointed out a small outdoor seating area where dogs are permitted.
Useful Links
Earlswood Lakes
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