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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.

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

An easy 7 mile walk along the Beacon Way, through Merrions Wood, then along a section of the Rushall Canal. We walk through Hay Head Wood Local Nature Reserve with an interesting mixture of wildlife and then onto Cuckoo's Nook - ancient woodland with winding pathways, before returning to the car park.

There is one hill and one stile.

Sunday, 10 August 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
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

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 06084 97854
Nearest postcode:
WS9 0QN
what3words:
dark.zoom.behind
Start time:
9:30 am

Meet at Wyndley Swimming Pool car park 08:45 for car sharing. Directions to Barr Beacon North car park: take Chester Road N/A452. Slight left onto Bakers Lane. At the roundabout, take the second exit. At the next roundabout, take the first exit onto Beacon Hill. At the traffic lights, turn left onto Beacon Road. Follow the road until you see the car park on the left.

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