We are the Solihull Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
A linear walk from Earlswood Train Station, Rumbush Lane (SP095743. Postcode B94 5JS) to Dorridge Train Station. Meet at Shirley Train Station at 09.45 for 09.55 train to Earlswood (unless travelling to start by car). Earlswood and Dorridge are the southernmost limits for those people with free train travel with their concessionary bus passes.
It's a fairly easy level walk passing through Wood End, Tanworth, Umberslade and Hockley Heath. Distance 9.5 miles. There is the possibility of a coffee stop at "The Warwickshire Lad" at Wood End or/and Pub/toilet stop at the Wharf at Hockley Heath. Bring a packed lunch, water, suncream and sunhats.
To get back to Shirley Station from Dorridge Station, take the train from Dorridge to Solihull, then 49 bus from Solihull station to Shirley station which goes through the centre of Shirley. There are 3 buses hourly.
N.B. There is limited car parking at both Shirley and Earlswood stations. There is also free parking available in Green Lane. From Shirley train station take first right into Green Lane. Car park is on the right after a few hundred yards.
Walk starts from Earlswood Train Station, Rumbush Lane (SP095743. Meet at Shirley Train Station at 09.45 for 09.55 train to Earlswood. The walk will start following the arrival of the train.
