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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

This walk is mainly across fields and through parkland with a short spell of lane walking at the end. We will walk out towards Packwood House and have fine views of the Tudor mansion and the Lake. The walk is mainly flat with a few stiles.

Saturday, 28 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:40 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

If we have heavy rain, there are a couple of boggy areas to navigate. Please bring water, hat and sun cream etc, if it is a hot day, and we’ll have a stop for a snack halfway through the walk.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 16824 74403
Nearest postcode:
B93 8LJ
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Start time:
10:00 am

The car park is in Dorridge Park. It’s is free to park here. Access is off Arden Road. The road splits shortly after you turn into it; take the right fork and follow it to the end. The road becomes single track with speed bumps and a passing place.

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