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Sutton Coldfield Group

We are the Sutton Coldfield Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A walk of around 5 miles across pleasant open country starting from the former mining village of Ansley. We walk along a section of the Centenary Way on field paths to Astley, with a view of the castle - the childhood home of Lady Jane Grey. We continue across fields, then skirt Oakridge golf course to return to Ansley along the North Arden Trail. Refreshments available at the Lord Nelson pub in Ansley.

Thursday, 14 August 2025
Start time:
10:10 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Guests please contact the walk leader if you would like to join this walk.

We are sorry, but only assistance dogs are permitted on our walks.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 30108 91386
Nearest postcode:
CV10 9PQ
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graduated.perfumed.pitchers
Start time:
10:10 am

Meet at Wyndley Swimming Pool car park 09:15 for car sharing. Directions: take your preferred route to Minworth Island then take Kingsbury Road /A4097. Stay on A4097 for around 5 miles. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Coton Road. After 1.5 miles, turn left onto Middle Lane then continue onto Gate Lane. Merge onto B4098, continue onto Nuneaton Road. Turn right onto Tamworth Road. Continue to follow B4098. After about 5 miles at the roundabout, take the first exit onto Birmingham Road. Park near the Lord Nelson Inn where we start the walk.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking