Alvechurch + optional pub lunch

Morning 4.5 miles, generally easy walking, with some ascent. We walk on field paths and minor roads heading west from the pub, finally joining the Worcester & Birmingham canal for the final section back to the pub for lunch. Afternoon 2.5 miles. We head north along the canal to Lower Bittell Reservoir where we circuit the reservoir before heading south on tracks and minor roads back to Withybed Green.