Go past the dead tree

Notice the old oaks that line this side of the woodland. In Bubbenhall this is now the oldest type of woodland, since the older 'wild wood' was largely cleared from here before the Romans invaded. The present woodland is considered to be about 1000-2000 years old. Woodlands like this have survived because when many were cleared 2,000 - 3,000 years ago the land they are on was not fertile enough for agriculture. They are often on acidic soils which were less suitable for agriculture. The soils could be improved by adding lime, derived from limestone, but this would have had to be brought in from some distance.

Keep following the path and follow the line of the conveyor again

To your left is where half a million year old fossils were excavated

Once you reach the conveyor bridge where you started, go straight back over and go back down the track to the main road

Cross over into Pit Hill and descend into Bubbenhall

Extending the walk

To get to Ryton Pools, instead of crossing over at the end of the track, continue down the main road for 500 yards.

Alternatively, as you walk down Pit Hill, there are two other footpaths on your left. The first goes through a sheep field and continues to join the Coventry Way.

To follow this route, it's best to have a detailed map.