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Solihull Group

We are the Solihull Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

In late summer and early autumn, walkers can expect to see swathes of purple heather sweeping up to the edge of the forestry plantations on the ridges of Cannock Chase. This is our smallest mainland AONB but a walk across the open heathland and woodland provides lots of variety.

 

Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

If you would like to car share, we are meeting at Lady Byron Lane, Knowle (Old Warwick Road) Solihull B93 9AG (near J5 of the M42) for a departure time of 9:00 am. Lifts are subject to availability. This is a round trip of approx. 68 miles and a voluntary donation of £8 is considered to be a reasonable contribution towards the costs incurred by the driver.

                                                                 

 

 

 

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 00340 15307
Nearest postcode:
WS12 4PW
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Start time:
10:00 am

Walk starts from the Cannock chase visitors centre.

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