The guided walk around Keresleys' greenbelt was extremely well attended with over 400 people joining in. The ramble covered the area proposed by Coventry City Council for an Eco- Suburb. The strength of opposition to this scheme was displayed with people power objecting to the building of 7000 houses on greenbelt land surrounding Keresley & Ash Green.

By 10.45 many people had already gathered in the car park of the "Hare & Hounds" and still 15 minutes to go before the start.

With an 11 o'clock start enthusiastic ramblers gather around the starting tape.

Whilst over 100 walk leaflets were distributed to families many were left disappointed. The leaflet shows the walk route plus notes on some of the archeological features of the area. Click on the leaflet below to download a copy.

The tape was cut jointly by three Coventry Councillors who joined this protest walk:

Russel Field, Ken Taylor and John Mutton.

Also joining the walk were Coventry Councillors Roger Bailey, Brian Kelsey, Marcus Lapsa, Andy Matchet, Joe Clifford, John McNicholas, Dave Chater, Rachel Lancaster and Mal Mutton plus Nuneaton and Bedworth Councillor Damon Brown.

Apologies were received from the Lord Mayor Jack Harrison and Councillors Linda Bingham, David Skinner, and Angela Waters who, as they had prior commitments, were unable to come.

With the tape cut everyone is keen to get started.

The morning weather had started with a fog. The latter half of the participants can be seen stretching back into the distance as far as the footpath kissing gate opposite the "Hare & Hounds".

Towards the front one of the walkers takes some photos.

On the busy Bennetts Road marshals ensure that everyone crosses safely.

Bob Brolly from Coventry and Warwickshire radio joined the walk at this point.

The fog has lifted and a queue forms to go through the kissing gate on to Fivefield Road.

Walkers make their way up Hounds Hill towards Bunsons Wood.

With Bunsons Wood behind walkers near the end of the ramble. With blue skies and fairly firm underfoot an enjoyable time was had by all.

With Fivefield Road now on the horizon walkers make their way back to the "Hare & Hounds" for well refreshments.