Best Cycling Cafe Stops in Warwickshire & the West Midlands
Planning a ride through the West Midlands countryside? Here are the best places to refuel, including our own Hockley Heath bakery.
The countryside around Solihull and the wider West Midlands offers some fantastic cycling routes, from gentle canal towpath rides to more challenging road loops through Warwickshire. And what makes a great ride even better? A brilliant cafe stop.
Here is our guide to the best cycling-friendly cafes near Solihull, starting with our own Hockley Heath bakery, of course.
Wedges Bakery, Hockley Heath
Right on the route for cyclists riding the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal towpath or exploring the lanes around Hockley Heath and Lapworth. We have outdoor seating, a warm welcome for muddy cyclists, and the kind of food that properly refuels you.
- Bacon sandwiches on fresh bread
- Giant sausage rolls, warm from the oven
- Proper coffee — flat whites, lattes, and cappuccinos
- Freshly baked cakes and flapjacks
- Open from 8am weekdays, 8:30am Sundays
The Best Routes
The area around Solihull is blessed with quiet country lanes that are perfect for road cycling. Head south towards Henley-in-Arden and you are into proper Warwickshire countryside, with rolling hills and very little traffic. The canal towpaths offer flat, traffic-free riding that is ideal for families and casual riders.
"Whether you are a seasoned road cyclist or a family out for a gentle towpath ride, Hockley Heath is the perfect halfway point."
So next time you are planning a ride through the West Midlands, put Wedges Bakery on your route. Your legs, and your stomach, will thank you.