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We are the South Birmingham Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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 is a well known local walk through green spaces starting from Moseley Bog and taking in Swanshurst Park, Billesley Common, Chinn Brook Recreation Ground, Trittiford Mill Park, the Cole Valley and Sarehole Mill. There is a mix of woodlands, grasslands and wetlands. On the recce we spotted an egret, cormorants, a green woodpecker and parakeet as well as tufted ducks and the usual Greylag and Canada geese.

Wednesday, 31 December 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

It is mostly on paths but there is likely to be some mud and puddles. It can be a bit slippy on the short but fairly steep descent into the Moseley Bog area so walking poles may be helpful. Please expect some road crossings.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 09007 82319
Nearest postcode:
B13 9JP
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Start time:
10:00 am

Start: Windermere Playing Fields car park, B13 9JP. It is a fairly small car park so car sharing is recommended. There is also some parking on Windermere Road.

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