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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

An easy, flat six-mile ramble starting at the Red Lion in Hopwas. We join the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal, following it south to the acqueduct over the River Tame. Leaving the canal, we follow the River Tame north almost into the centre of Tamworth. We then head east, following the Flood Relief Channel, with great views of Tamworth Castle, to join a lane and then the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal again to return to Hopwas and welcome refreshments in the Red Lion. There are only two stiles.

Thursday, 4 June 2026
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
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 our walks.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 17805 05025
Nearest postcode:
B78 3AF
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plugs.income.prom
Start time:
9:45 am

Meet at Wyndley Swimming Pool car park 09:15 for car sharing. directions to the Red Lion, Hopwas: Take the A453 towards Tamworth, crossing Bassetts Pole island. Cross Mile Oak traffic lights, and at the next roundabout, take the second exit onto Plantation Lane/B5404. At the next junction, turn right onto the A51 into Hopwas. At the canal bridge, turn right into Red Lion pub, parking at the rear.

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