Walk towards the castle from the car park and go through the gate to the left of the ruins. Take the footpath that circles around the foot of the castle walls, climbing up to and crossing over the causeway, then descending to go through a kissing gate. Go ahead to pass to the left of a thatched cottage, and then onto a good wide track. Go left along this track for 195yds (150m), over a small stream, then turn right through a kissing gate into a cultivated field.

Follow the well-walked footpath diagonally across the field. When you reach the field corner, turn round to enjoy the fine view of the castle behind, then leave the main footpath by going right and heading up a less-used track, heading north. Walk ahead along this track over several fields and through a kissing gate, then pass to the left of East Chase Farm. Continue past the barns and then veer right towards a stile and a lane.

Cross the stile and head left along Chase Lane for the next 1.3 miles (2km) before passing to the right of Chase Wood. At the end of the trees, turn left on a stony farm track. After about 500yds (450m), reach a junction of footpaths. To your right, you will see Honiley Church (the footpath leading there and back will add about a further mile/1.6km to your route).

At the junction of footpaths, go left along a fine, wide grass track to the right of the field hedge, with Chase Wood beyond to the left. Follow this straight track for about 0.6 miles (1km), going over a footbridge. Go through two kissing gates, and continue over the Pleasance Mound earthworks to go through a further kissing gate. As you leave, you will pass an information board about the excavation.

Walk along the hedged footpath that leads to the farm drive to High House Farm. Continue ahead along the drive. As you reach the brow of the hill you can enjoy another classic view of Kenilworth Castle. This spectacular view continues as you descend the other side of the hill. Just before reaching the thatched cottage again, turn right onto a well-walked footpath that circles around the walls of the castle. Pass through a kissing gate and cross the castle causeway, then descend the footpath leading back to the car park.