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Coventry station to uni of Warwick suggestions

johngtijohngti Posts: 2,483
edited December 2018 in Road general
I’m doing a course at Warwick that’s going to involve me travelling up there regularly at weekends. I’m thinking of getting myself a folding bike and riding to and from the station. Anyone familiar with the route? Any ideas on how to make it almost pleasurable?

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  • herb71herb71 Posts: 253
    Warwick Uni is just a couple of miles from the station. (Approximately nowhere near Warwick). No way to make it particularly pleasant, though there are nice routes not too far away if you have time to explore.
  • johngtijohngti Posts: 2,483
    Yeah, been up there a couple of times already but by car both times. Probably going to be using the train more in future but I wasn’t impressed by the road system in Coventry. Just wondering if there’s a “back way “ from the station. I don’t think there’s any hills to worry about
  • defycomp2defycomp2 Posts: 252
    Out of the station, up the hill, past the Memorial Park (all the Kenilworth Road) turn right at Gibbet Hill. 10-15 mins tops.
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  • johngtijohngti Posts: 2,483
    Decent roads or scary traffic?
  • ugo.santaluciaugo.santalucia Posts: 28,022
    The A 429 has a side path shared with walkers, which is very handy.

    There is also a jungle of paths which I have never explored. Either way, coming from Coventry is relatively straightforward and a folding is the best option. Not flat though, so get one with gears

    Obviously if the train was to continue to Canley and Tile Hill, that would be an even easier commute
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  • johngtijohngti Posts: 2,483
    I’ll be on the main line train from London so Coventry itself is the best I can do. Thanks for the info re the A429 - I generally have no problem mixing with traffic around here but knowing the roads helps! Shame it’s so difficult taking a full sized bike on public transport
  • ugo.santaluciaugo.santalucia Posts: 28,022
    This should be reasonably quiet... only hassle is the crossing of the A 45, you have to wait for pedestrians green lights

    https://www.strava.com/routes/16570521
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  • johngtijohngti Posts: 2,483
    That’s brilliant. Thanks Ugo!
  • ugo.santaluciaugo.santalucia Posts: 28,022
    Drop me a line if you are free with time to kill in campus, we can meet for coffee. They make good coffee at the Library cafe, the guy who runs the show is from Naples :-)

    On the other hand, food is censored and grossly overpriced everywhere in campus, so best if you bring your own sandwiches :?
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  • johngtijohngti Posts: 2,483
    Are you around on Saturdays? Basically going to be there every two weeks from the 12th January doing the advanced research methods course for an EdD. Usually a decent lunchtime available
  • ugo.santaluciaugo.santalucia Posts: 28,022
    johngti wrote:
    Are you around on Saturdays? Basically going to be there every two weeks from the 12th January doing the advanced research methods course for an EdD. Usually a decent lunchtime available

    No, strictly monday to friday...

    If you are at Coventry station before 10 AM on a Saturday, you can just plow on the A 429 and turn right at Gibbet hill
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  • ugo.santaluciaugo.santalucia Posts: 28,022
    BTW: I find train tickets cheaper from Marylebone to Leamington Spa or Warwick Parkway... cycle is longer (about 10 miles) but more rural and they should let you carry a normal bike on a Saturday
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  • johngtijohngti Posts: 2,483
    Fair enough! :)

    It’s a shame rail travel with a bike isn’t straightforward. Straight down the A429 in the morning is probably very doable as I’ll be in Coventry by around 8. Thanks for the tips
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