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Friday, 19 July 2019 (Group: West Midlands Walking)
Start time 19:00
Easy 4.5 miles / 7.2 km (Estimated finish time: 20:30)
An easy circular walk around the outskirts of Alvechurch with an optional visit to the Weighbridge Pub afterwards.
Sunday, 21 July 2019 (Group: West Midlands Walking)
Start time 10:30
Leisurely 12 miles / 19.3 km (Estimated finish time: 16:00)
Circular walk with lots of interest. Starting from Market Bosworth Country Park, where we may see roaming deer, we'll visit the famous War of the Roses battlefield sit. We'll then continue past the Battlefield Line steam railway and onto the station at Shackleton where we may stop for refreshments and a look round the small railway museum, before heading back to the start.
Saturday, 3 August 2019 (Group: West Midlands Walking)
Leisurely 8 miles / 12.9 km (Estimated finish time: 15:00)
The walk starts at Henley-in-Arden railway station. From there, we head along the Arden Way, the Heart of England Way and then back onto the Arden Way towards Ullenhall, where we will stop at The Winged Spur for a quick break/drink. We then head back towards Henley-in-Arden for a slightly later lunch. There are lots of pubs and cafes to choose from. We then head the short distance back to the railway station.
Friday, 9 August 2019 (Group: West Midlands Walking)
Start time 19:30
Leisurely 2 miles / 3.2 km (Estimated finish time: 20:45)
We will walk from the station via canal and river to Worcester race course where the Worcester beer festival is on. Advance purchase of tickets is essential if you plan to attend the festival.
Saturday, 10 August 2019 (Group: West Midlands Walking)
Leisurely 11 miles / 17.7 km (Estimated finish time: 16:30)
Circular walk from Lapworth railway station to Henley in Arden, via Lowsonford. The route will incorporate the Heart of England Way, Millennium Way and canal tow path. There will be pub stop in Lowsonford at the Fleur de Lys pub.
Sunday, 11 August 2019 (Group: West Midlands Walking)
Moderate 9 miles / 14.5 km (Estimated finish time: 14:00)
A scenic walk over and around Bredon Hill, starting from Elmley Castle, heading up to the summit, then back along the River Avon and Great Comberton
Saturday, 17 August 2019 (Group: West Midlands Walking)
Start time 10:15
Leisurely 10 miles / 16.1 km (Estimated finish time: 16:00)
Circular walk, starting from Rugeley TOWN train station, then heading out of Rugeley into Cannock Chase before returning back to the train station. A train leaves Birmingham New Street at 9.20, and arrives into Rugeley Town station at 10.04am. Please bring packed lunch and plenty of fluids.
Sunday, 18 August 2019 (Group: West Midlands Walking)
Start time 11:30
Leisurely 20 miles / 32.2 km (Estimated finish time: 16:15)
A 20 mile cycle ride through the bucolic Herefordshire countryside, visiting Much Marcle and with the option for a visit to Westons cider mill for a tour and tasting.
The ride will start from Ledbury station - cycle hire is available nearby. Please contact Chris 1 week in advance if you are interested in hiring a bike or doing the Westons tour.
Saturday, 24 August 2019 (Group: West Midlands Walking)
Leisurely 7 miles / 11.3 km (Estimated finish time: 14:30)
Fairly short walk past St Mary's church famous for the mice carved into the pews and pulpit by Robert Thomson in the 1930s. It also contains an embroidered map of the orchards of Illmington sewn with the names of the apple varieties found here!
There are some lovely views of slopes deeply indented with the ridge and furrow of Middle Ages strip farming and lush green meadows. Route takes in part of the Monarchs way and goes past Hidcote Manor (National Trust)
Sunday, 1 September 2019 (Group: West Midlands Walking)
Leisurely 7 miles / 11.3 km (Estimated finish time: 15:00)
A walk around the hills at Napton and Shuckburgh that stand out from the flat landscape of east Warwickshire. Giving wide views from the summits. The route also takes us along a length of the Oxford Canal to link the hills and returns through grassy fields. Bring packed lunch and plenty of fluids.