Kinver to Major's Green, Shirley
43km/27 miles
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A mainly rural route along the southern edge of the Birmingham conurbation, from the sandstone ridge of Kinver Edge through both rolling and pastoral landscapes. The Path runs via four country parks, the historic village of Hagley and some of the most attractive countryside in the area, with many great views, and most sections are easily reached from Birmingham.
The Path was established in 1983 by the former Hereford and Worcester county council to link the four country parks, and originally ran from Kinver to Lickey Hill. It has twice been extended eastwards and is now supported by Worcestershire council.
The Midland Link (32km/20 miles) is an extension of the Path that runs from Forhill picnic site (a former terminus of the North Worcestershire Path) and on through some of the most attractive parts of Warwickshire to Kenilworth, linking with the Heart of England Way and Centenary Way (Warwickshire). Along the way are lakesides, canals, woodlands and historic villages.
Public Transport
North Worcestershire Path: Kinver has bus services to Stourbridge for trains and buses to Birmingham. Hagley has rail services to Stourbridge, Birmingham and Worcester. Major's Green has buses to to Shirley for trains to Birmingham and Stratford. Numerous other places along the route are served by local buses including Clent Hills and Lickey Hills parks, Cofton and Wythall.
Midland Link: The Lakes and Wood End stations have services to Shirley, Birmingham and Stratford. Lapworth station has services to Solihull, Birmingham, Warwick and Banbury. Buses serve Tamworth in Arden and Wroxall. Kenilworth has buses to Leamington Spa and Coventry for trains to Birmingham and many other destinations.
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Publications
- North Worcestershire Path Walkers Guide, ISBN 1 85301 022 7, £3.95 from Worcestershire council.
Official spiral-bound guide with clear colour maps, full route description, historical and wildlife notes. - The North Worcestershire Path and Midland Link by John Roberts, ISBN 0 947708 36 7. Walkways £5.75.
Full route description in both directions, sketch maps, background information and notes on pubs, facilities and transport.
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