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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.

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