We are the Redditch Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Walk includes Birmingham University Museums and sculptures trail plus a canal walk via an aqueduct and a visit to Bournville Village - passing slowly by Cadbury’s Factory shop (open to the public) and cafe en-route. You can literally smell the chocolate making from the factory. It is planned to have approx one hour stop at Bournville Village Green to enable members to look around (please bring a packed lunch or plan to buy from the Village shops). As we exit the Village you will have an opportunity to view the Arts and Crafts architectural styles.
Walk starts at 10.30 a.m. from the Birmingham University Railway station. This is a train stop on the Cross City Railway line from Redditch to Lichfield. It is intended to use public transport - address provided for reference only - not parking.
Walk Leaders: Eileen McMahon: eileen.mcmahon186@gmail.com; 07749767202 and Maxine Quinn.
Redditch Railway Station Departs: 09.31 arrives University 10.05 Alternatively you can travel via Bromsgrove Railway Station Departs: 9.43 arrives University 9.59 The cost of the off peak return ticket for either of these options is £7.30. However, it is possible to obtain a group discount (1/3 off) for groups of 3 - 9 people travelling together (they must travel together).
As you exit the train station you are within the grounds of Birmingham Queen Elizabeth hospital. Turn right and within yards on the right you will see a cycle stand, a red phone box and a post box. This is the meeting point. You should have time to pop to the nearby public toilets before the start of the walk.
