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Overview

This is a five-mile circular walk, starting and ending in Woodcote Lane, near Dodford.  We will be using a variety of public rights of way, country lanes and paths through woodland. 

Please note:

Parking is roadside in Woodcote Lane

We will encounter three stiles

There are horses and sheep in some fields

There are some short steep sections both up and down, within the walk

Some field paths and woodland paths are uneven

Thursday, 24 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
144m / 472ft
Type:
circular

Please be aware that it is best to approach this starting point from the Kidderminster Rd, out of Bromsgrove, as there are some lane closures which have long diversions if approaching from Fairfield.

When travelling along the Kidderminster Rd look for the sign to Doredale and Belbroughton which indicates  a right turn into Woodcote Lane.

Drive approximately 1km to our start point which is on the right near a green waste bin.

IMPORTANT: The start point on the map below is not accurate. The What3words and OS Grid ref which have been generated from the map are also incorrect.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 91819 73359
Nearest postcode:
B61 9EG
what3words:
backyards.pushover.lawn
Start time:
10:00 am

IMPORTANT: The correct What3words and OS grid ref are shown below: Correct What3words: presses.dwarf.ranch Correct OS grid ref: SO 9216 7361

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