Olton, Urban Figure of 8 Walk, 5m

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Overview

Park & meet at the car park off Richmond Road (known as Barn Lane Recreation Ground) next to Richmond Road Medical Centre B92 7SA. This is an urban figure of eight walk along good paths through Barn Lane Recreation Ground, Olton Jubilee Park & Lyndon Playing Fields as well as along pavements & the canal. The towpath may be a muddy in parts.

Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Please note, there are no toilet facilities en route.

Features

Car parking available
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: SP 13650 83179
Nearest postcode:: B92 7RZ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Barn Lane Recreation Ground Car Park, Richmond Road (by Richmond Medical Centre).

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