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We are the City of Birmingham 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
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Overview

 We have three levels of walk to suit all abilities, 7-8, 10 and 12 miles approx. A packed lunch and a flask of tea/coffee or soft drinks should be taken for the whole day, although we may have a lunchtime pub/café stop for refreshments. 

Sunday, 11 January 2026
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

BOOKING ESSENTIAL, please use the link above for our booking page.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 07425 86757
Nearest postcode:
B4 7UL
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Start time:
9:00 am

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS: Public transport: Meet at Moor Street Station at 9.00 am to catch 9.11 am train to Dorridge (this is a Chiltern line train to Marylebone with one stop-Solihull). Arrive at Dorridge Station 9.26 am. If you wish to catch a train along the route please catch the previous train that leaves Moor Street at 9.00 am. Return fare £6.80. For Centro pass holders the journey is free. Travel by car: There is a free car park at Dorridge station. Address: Station Approach, Dorridge, Solihull, B93 8JA. Open 24 hours. Please be ready at the station entrance to start the walk at 9.35 am. There are toilets on platform 1 at the station.

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