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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
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Overview

A 8.5 mile circular walk from Monument Lane past the Lickey Hills visitor centre through Barnt Green into Alvechurch with possibly a short break at the Crown public house. Heading on to the Worcester and Birmingham canal and alongside the the Upper Bittel  Reservoir. Walk leader Kevin O, Bring packed lunch.

Contrary to previous statements there is no charge for Parking at the Monument Lane Car Park. We were fed false information; parking charges are only undergoing consultation with the Council.

Sunday, 3 August 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
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:
SO 98655 75864
Nearest postcode:
B45 9QH
what3words:
give.mouse.going
Start time:
10:30 am

Monument Lane Car Park 88 Monument Ln, Lickey, Birmingham B45 9QH What 3 words https://what3words.com/them.turkey.scales Google maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/qSmpEmJm1TKFhEqy7

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