We are the City of Birmingham Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
David Sutton
A leisurely 7 mile walk in the Worcestershire countryside (part one - 5 miles... lunch at the Queen's Head pub... part two - 2 miles). Leaving Bromsgrove station, we join the Monarch's Way for 2 miles until we reach St. Bartholomew's church. From here there are views as far as the Clee, Abberley and Malvern hills. We will take a short break here before continuing gently downhill to reach the Birmingham to Worcester canal and the Tardebigge flight; a series of locks climbing 220ft. over 2.25 miles - the longest in the UK. After pausing at the canal tunnel entrance, we soon reach Tardebigge top lock, which at 14ft. is the deepest narrow lock in the country. We continue along the towpath passing the 'Engine house' before reaching Tardebigge reservoir and another opportunity for a short break to enjoy the vistas and wildlife. We then pass the lower flight of locks until we reach the Queen's Head for our pub lunch. After lunch we return along footpaths and quiet country lanes back to the station.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL, please use the link above for our booking page.
JOINING INSTRUCTIONS: MEET THE WALK LEADER AT BROMSGROVE STATION AT 10.00 am. Meet at the station entrance, New Road, Bromsgrove, B60 2LX. There is a large car park (Parking fee £3.00 for the day). IF TRAVELLING BY TRAIN: Depart Birmingham New Street 9.23 am. (normally platform 12b), otherwise join the train en route (Lichfield Trent Valley to Bromsgrove cross-city line). Arrive Bromsgrove station 9.56 am. (Be sure to catch the Bromsgrove train, and NOT the Redditch-bound train). Those possessing a West Midlands travel pass should purchase a return ticket from Longbridge to Bromsgrove. For anyone wishing to join the group for lunch only, please meet at the pub by 1.00 pm. The Queen's Head, Sugarbrook Lane, Stoke Pound, Nr. Bromsgrove, B60 3AU.
