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Walsall Group

Walsall Group of Ramblers has been around since 1992 and in that time we've introduced many people to the joys and benefits of walking with the Ramblers

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Overview

The walk visits three historic houses of very different character (Packwood House, Baddesley Clinton and Wroxall Abbey) and three churches. It returns up the Grand Union and Stratford Canals passing the attractive Kingswood Junction. Joint walk with Sandwell Ramblers and Wolverhampton Ramblers.

Sunday, 7 December 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
45.7m / 150ft
Type:
circular

We leave the meeting point in Walsall promptly at 09:00am.  The start time is the time the actual walk is due to start.
We regret we cannot allow dogs other than assistance dogs on weekend Walsall Group walks.
Walkers should check on www.walsallramblers.org.uk that the walk has not been cancelled before leaving home.
Personal medication, e.g. asthma inhalers and angina sprays, must be carried by the walkers themselves.
All walkers should carry an ICE card or a contact number in case of emergency.
Booking is not necessary for this walk.
York's Bridge on the B4154 between Pelsall and the A5 Turf Island will be closed on the date of this walk.
Walkers will need a packed lunch.
Please notify the leader if you intend to travel direct to the walk start.
Parking free with membership card for National Trust members.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 02789 00982
Nearest postcode:
WS4 1JP
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Car park opposite McDonald's, Daw End Lane, Rushall, Walsall.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 17354 72399
Nearest postcode:
B94 6AT
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Start time:
10:00 am

Packwood House NT car park, Packwood Lane, Solihull. M6 towards Coventry, at junction 4A take slip road and keep R to join M42 towards Warwick. Leave M42 at junction 4 and take A3400 to Hockley Heath. In Hockley Heath bear L onto B4439 Old Warwick Road, pass turning for Lapworth on R, take next L and find car park on R.

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