Site of end of Branch Line linking to Site of Alexandra Colliery & Craven Colliery via mineral lines

You won't find much to look at on the ground here - it's one of those sites where you need to know what you're looking for. This is where a branch line once terminated, connecting the Alexandra and Craven collieries via a network of mineral railways that threaded through the landscape around Coventry. For industrial archaeology enthusiasts, it's genuinely worthwhile. The actual trackbed and earthworks are still visible if you know where to look, and walking the route tells you more about the region's coal-mining heritage than any museum display could.

There's not much in the way of visitor facilities or even signage - this isn't a manicured attraction. You're essentially doing detective work, tracing where the old lines ran through what's now become ordinary countryside and residential areas. That's precisely what makes it absorbing for the right person. Walkers interested in industrial history will find real value here; families with young kids expecting something obvious might find it underwhelming.

The nearest accommodation with decent amenities is either 5 Ways Lakes or Hollyfast Caravan Park, both within a few miles. They'd make reasonable bases for exploring the broader mining landscape of the area. Allow a couple of hours if you're mapping out the route properly. Go when the grass is cut back, so you can actually see the surviving features. It's free and accessible, but you'll need a decent map or GPS knowledge beforehand.