Leisure Drives Around South Warwickshire and the Vale of Evesham
 |
Each drive is around 40 to 50 miles long and carefully planned to avoid the main towns giving you an opportunity to see the countryside. Each run is designed to take around half a day including stops for a picnic, pub lunch or at a suitable attraction or country house.
We provide a full colour Leisure Drive leaflet to all our customers but if you wish to look at the routes in detail before you hire a car, you can select them from the list below:
The Arden Tour The Arden was the name once given to the land north of the River Avon. In Shakespeare's time much of this countryside was covered in the Forest of Arden and this is where, in As You Like It, Shakespeare's Rosalind tutored Orlando in the ways of love. This tour passes through some of Warwickshire's prettiest villages
The Edgehill Tour Starting in Warwick, this tour crosses the Fosse Way - built by the Romans from Exeter to Lincoln - and takes you out to Edgehill - with some of the finest views over South Warwickshire
The Stoneleigh Tour The Stoneleigh Tour starts from St Nicholas' Park in Warwick and takes you through the historic town and the north of Royal Leamington Spa. It then leads you through rolling Warwickshire countryside to the market town of Southam before heading north to take in Stoneleigh and Kenilworth
The Stour Tour This tour starts from Stratford-upon-Avon and takes you through the southern-most part of Warwickshire and the edge of the Cotswolds. This part of South Warwickshire is characterised by gently rolling open countryside.
Another drive to enjoy is the Blossom Trail in the beautiful Vale of Evesham, just the other side of Stratford upon Avon.
The Vale of Evesham and its surrounding area is some of the most productive horticultural land in the country, and is well known for its apples, pears and plums. For the few short weeks between mid March and mid May, the road sides are ablaze with colour - the soft pink tones of cherry and apple blossom contrast with the white of the pear and plum.
The Trail is a 40 mile AA sign posted route of natural beauty at its best. Explore and enjoy the open countryside and beautiful villages that the area has to offer.
The delights of the Vale of Evesham are sure to whet your appetite: sample delicious home cooked food at one of the many pubs, restaurants and cafes along the scenic route.
If you are still drawn to the outdoors, then why not pop in to one of the many local farm shops, road-side stalls, pick-your-own centres or Farmers’ Markets for a truly horticultural experience. You can also enjoy a picnic on the banks of the River Avon or at one of the many designated picnic sites in the area.
Source: Evesham Town Council website
