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West Midlands 40+ Group

We are the West Midlands 40+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 flat circular walk, from Knowle heading towards the fringes of Hampton in Arden and visiting the village of Barston and it's lake. Walk is a mixture of paths across open fields, canal towpath & country lanes. There are no toilets facilities en route. Opportunity for pub visit at the finish of the walk. Bring packed lunch.

 

Sunday, 22 June 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
100m / 328ft
Type:
circular

Use our MeetUp group to register for attendance.  https://www.meetup.com/West-Midlands-40-Walking-Group-Ramblers/

Or, if you do not want to join MeetUp for free, please email WM40plus@gmail.com providing your full name, post code and your affiliated Ramblers group (if any).

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 18197 76828
Nearest postcode:
B93 0LN
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Start time:
10:30 am

Start Point - Public car park, via service road rear of Greswolde Arms, High Street, Knowle, B93 0LL, 4 to 6 hours £3.60. https://maps.app.goo.gl/HEDgR7nDvrJiXrUd7 https://what3words.com/magma.oiled.dots Should the car park be full there are alternative car parks the other side of the High Street, off St Johns close, B93 3GB

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