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Castle Bromwich Group

We are the Castle Bromwich 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

Come and join this walk through territory associated with JRR Tolkien. We will take the Stratford Canal to Billesley Common (former artillery base), pass through Swanshurst Park (wild fowl), then pass through Moseley Bog (Hobbit link) to Sarehole Mill. from here we will return along the valley of the River Cole through the Shire Country Park and Solihull Lodge.

The walk is level and uses good paths, many surfaced including the canal towpath.

Sunday, 5 November 2023
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
0.1m / 0ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SP 16213 89326
Nearest postcode:
B36 0JG
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Chester Road, service road, Castle Bromwich, opposite Aldi

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 10348 77885
Nearest postcode:
B90 1DD
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invest.trip.slips
Start time:
9:45 am

The Drawbridge pub car park. Please park at the far side of the car park We have permission to park here on condition we make purchases after the walk.

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