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West Midlands Walking Group

We are the West Midlands Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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 quarterly 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

Join us for an 8 mile circular walk from Shirley train station, meandering along the Stratford canal & wandering through muddy nature reserves, before making our way through parklands to Moseley Bog, taking lunch outside Sarehole Mill & returning back along the river Cole.

Saturday, 6 April 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please wear clothing & sturdy footwear, fitting the weather & bring plentiful food & drinks.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 10642 78343
Nearest postcode:
B90 2NH
what3words:
mats.wounds.tins
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet outside Shirley train station for 10:30, with parking available there or please park carefully in the village.

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 quarterly 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