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Sutton Coldfield Group

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

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

A moderate 8 mile circular walk, starting and finishing at the Bulls Head, Furnace End. We walk along a mixture of well-defined paths, fields, tracks and minor roads, taking in Hoar Park Farm coffee shop, Arley Wood, Old Arley and Over Whitacre. There are four small stiles in the early part of the walk.

Sunday, 9 March 2025
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Guests please contact the walk leader if you would like to join this walk.

We are sorry, but only assistance dogs are permitted on out walks.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 24813 91274
Nearest postcode:
B46 2LG
what3words:
confusion.wiggles.geese
Start time:
9:45 am

Meet at Wyndley at 08:45 for car sharing. Directions: (13 miles) At Junction 9 M42, take A4097 Kingsbury Road. After 2 miles, at the second roundabout, take the third exit onto Coton Lane. As you go into Whitacre Heath, turn left onto Middle Lane which goes into Gate Lane. At the Gate Lane pub junction, merge onto B4098 Tamworth Road. After two miles, at Furnace End, turn right onto Coleshill Road. The Bulls Head is on the left. Parking at the car park opposite the pub. Refreshments available in the Bulls Head after the walk.

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