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Solihull Group

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

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A - rather familiar to many - short walk, Hockley Heath, over to Lapworth, looping in Canal fields.

A few stiles, fields, lanes and towpath ... some inclines.

A water and banana break at Lapworth cricket ground

NOW, we have done this very recently, but I will reverse it for a little variety. 

Tuesday, 10 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:50 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9km / 5.6mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

We may get a shower, so bring waterproof.

If anyone wants to stay on for a meal - Wharf Tavern is close to car park.
There is a lovely cafe / bakery in Hockley Heath as an alternative - on the main road, also very close.

Park in Hockley Heath Recreation Ground car park - just off Old Warwick Road

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 15309 72555
Nearest postcode:
B94 6HH
what3words:
along.airbase.silently
Start time:
10:00 am

Its the Hockley Heath Recreation Ground Car Park - signposted off the Old Warwick Road.

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