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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.

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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

A moderate walk of around 8.5 miles. Starting from the Country Park, we follow the ridge before descending through attractive woodland on the Quarryman's walk to join the Coventry Canal towpath. We then walk through the undulating Atherstone golf course and Monks Park Wood for lunch stop at the White Hart pub, Ridge Lane. At Birchley Heath, we join the Centenary Way across fields to return to the Country Park. 

The walk is on generally good paths, but with steep steps and some uneven woodland tracks en route.

Sunday, 29 June 2025
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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

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

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 31681 94356
Nearest postcode:
CV10 0TE
what3words:
walnuts.overture.objective
Start time:
9:45 am

Meet at Wyndlley Swimming Pool car park 08:45 for car sharing. Directions to Hartshill Hayes Country Park: Take A452 Chester Road towards Castle Bromwich. At Castle Bromwich interchange, take second exit to stay on A452. At roundabout, take first exit onto B4114. After about 5 miles, turn right onto Nuneaton Road B4114 and continue for 4 miles. Turn left onto Piper's Lane. Turn right onto Oldbury Road. Car parking is £3.30 for the day. CARD ONLY.

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