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Overview

Details

About 4.6 miles from the convenient meeting point for those driving there, about 5 miles from Hall Green Station.

Easy going, no notable climbs, no styles, no high bridges, mainly good, firm paths, take care along a few hundred yards of narrow path between "close in" trees, and on stepping stones across a small shallow stream. Cross couple roads on lights, Zebra crossing. No official toilets en route. ( a couple have used toilet in Wickes, Stratford Rd next to Green Road at start of walk).

From the start point, we cross the ford and enter parkland heading for Sarehole Mill. We cross the road back into Shire Country park to continue the walk.

A mixture of parkland, fields, tree lined paths , and a canal section. The route in part takes us through designated nature reserves.

 

Thursday, 4 September 2025
Start time:
10:10 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 10022 82108
Nearest postcode:
B28 8DB
what3words:
tight.reform.pads
Start time:
10:10 am

Driving - Park lower half Green Road, off Stratford Road and meet bottom Green Road at junction with Sarehole Road for start time - 10.10- estimated finish time 12.45. What3Words tight.reform.pads. Reach Sarehole Mill at about 10.20, if anyone wants to meet the walk there off the no 11 bus, but let leader know if running slightly late.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SP 10624 78421
Nearest postcode:
B90 1AB
what3words:
crops.stuck.quite
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm

Shirley Station. 49 bus runs through Kings Heath from 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