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Solihull Group

We are the Solihull 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

This walk led by Mike J and Bob T is a varied walk through woods, across fields, round lakes and along a canal with no significant hills. Much of the walk is through old coal tips and gravel pits which have been restored to form new country parks. Also an opportunity to see the famous Moira Blast Furnace and tea, coffee and cakes at the tea room at the end of the walk

Tuesday, 17 October 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring a picnic lunch. Car share available from Lady Byron Lane with a departure time of 8.45. Please liaise with other walkers before hand to ensure that a lift is available for you.

 

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 31274 15210
Nearest postcode:
DE12 6AT
what3words:
crouching.pasting.joyously
Start time:
10:00 am

Start place: Furnace Plantation car park, Furnace Lane, Ashby Woulds, Moira (turn 1st right into the car park after turning into Furnace Lane. There are other car parks straight ahead but these are not the correct car parks for 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