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We are the City of 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 quarterly 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
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Overview

The walk starts with a circuit of Kings Heath park, via Cartland House , the fruit garden and woodlands. It then transfers to Highbury Park, to explore the woodlands and blossom and visit the orchard. The route continues via Highbury Hall woodland and returns through an Italian garden and arboretum and back to Kings Heath Park.  Generally on good paths with some uneven surfaces and open meadow areas. There are toilet facilities in Kings Heath Park, next to the nursery and refreshments at Cartland House at the end if desired.

Thursday, 2 May 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy Access
Distance:
5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Join our free, led walks to celebrate the Ring of Blossom around Birmingham. All walks start at or close to, the outer circle and are open to Ramblers’ members and non-members. There is no need to book a place. Just turn up and enjoy.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Introductory walk
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 06743 81538
Nearest postcode:
B14 7TQ
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Start time:
10:30 am

Meet at the Kings Heath Park entrance on the junction of Vicarage Road (B4122) and Avenue Road by the Lodge, Post Code B14 7TQ. By bus: Buses 11A and 11C stop on Vicarage Road by park. Buses 76 and 27 stops on Avenue Road by the entrance. By Car: There are two car parks. From Vicarage Road, turn in at the entrance by Camp Hill School. From Avenue Road, turn in opposite Grange Road. Walk to the meeting place at the junction of Vicarage Road and Avenue 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 quarterly 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