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West Midlands Walking Group

We are the West Midlands Walking Group. 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

This circular walk from Marston Green station takes you through two country parks (Sheldon and Elmdon), past the airport runway, through woodland, open parkland and lakes. The walk is flat.  Elmdon Park covers the grounds of the former Elmdon Hall which encompasses the lake, St Nicolas Church and the old walled garden which is now a local nature reserve. 

Saturday, 4 November 2023
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The walk starts at Marston Green Train Station. 

You can catch the 0950 from Birmingham New Street that arrives at 10.04

Due to the short length of this walk we will not stop for lunch, but there will be stops for snacks / drinks.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 16673 85479
Nearest postcode:
B37 7AF
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Start time:
10:15 am

Marston Green Train station.

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