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Black Country Young Walkers Group

We are the Black Country Young Walkers. 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

Andrew is leading a 12 mile leisurely walk.

We will start our walk from Birmingham Cathedral exploring the Worcester Canal, Harborne Walkway and Edgbaston reservoir before returning to the city centre. There is parking in Birmingham, but the start is next to Snow Hill Station and Colmore Row buses, and only 10 minutes from New Street Station.

Please arrive at 09:45 for a 10:00 start.

Saturday, 31 August 2024
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
121.9m / 400ft
Type:
circular

Booking your place

If you would like to join this walk, please book a place by clicking Attend/Join on our Meetup event.

This walk is limited to a maximum of 30 attendees.

If you are unable to attend, please cancel your booking so that someone else can take your place. Please do not turn up for a walk without booking, as we will have to turn you away.

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Click the link for advice on what to wear and take on a walk (https://goo.gl/lz4nzS)

We encourage people to try us out on up to three walks before asking that they join The Ramblers. Click the link to join online and complete the online form. (https://goo.gl/R58PTY)

By doing this you will become part of Britain's biggest walking community and help to support the charitable work of the Ramblers.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk
  • No car needed
  • Pushchair friendly
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 06900 87000
Nearest postcode:
B2 5NY
what3words:
strike.opera.scare
Start time:
9:00 am

Outside The Old Joint Stock, Temple Row West, B2 5NY (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ek89kh1ZpK7PKeFB8)

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