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Chase & District Group

We are the Chase & District 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
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Overview

An easy/moderate walk to and around Highgate Common and back.

Mainly flat  across open fields with some seasonal mud and standing water, some slight  undulations on the  common. A few quiet lanes and one short busy road section. 5 stiles.



 

Sunday, 14 December 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
31.7m / 104ft
Type:
circular

9:45am Registrtation for 10:00 start.

Toilets not available at start but after 3.5 miles, if open. 

Refreshments at The Red Lion Inn

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 80914 90613
Nearest postcode:
DY7 5EA
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juror.closer.enveloped
Start time:
10:00 am

The Red Lion Inn, Six Ashes Road, Bobbington, Nr Stourbridge Directions From your home location head for Wolverhampton Ring Road then take A449 signed Kidderminster, Penn & Wombourne. After 5.3 miles, in Himley, turn right at lights onto B4176 signed Bridgnorth. After 3 miles keep straight signed Bobbington(B4176 goes right) continue for 2.5 miles along Tom Lane then Six Ashes Road into Bobbington. The Red Lion Inn is on your right. Please park in overspill area at rear of car park. NB: The above route is recommended as many of the lanes in this area are narrow and in poor condition.

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