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Sutton Coldfield Group

We are the Sutton Coldfield 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

An easy, mostly level walk of around 7.5 miles on surfaced tracks and woodland and field paths. We walk along sections of the Beacon Way: incorporating Swan Pool, Sot's Hole Nature Reserve and then through Priory Woods, passing the remains of Sandwell Priory and the Holy Well, before returning alongside Swan Pool. 

Sunday, 4 January 2026
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:45 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Guests please contact the walk leader if you would like to join this walk.

We are sorry, but only assistance dogs are permitted on our walks.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 02817 92634
Nearest postcode:
B71 3SZ
what3words:
over.fell.crib
Start time:
9:30 am

Meet at Wyndley Swimming Pool car park 08:45 for car sharing. Directions to Forge Mill Lake car park: from Monmouth Drive continue onto Banners Gate Road, then Rough Road. At the roundabout, take the third exit onto B4149/Kings Road. At the roundabout, take the first exit Queslett Road. At the roundabout, take the second exit and stay on A4041 for 3 miles. At the lights, immediately after the brown signs, turn left onto Forge Lane. The car park is on the left after Forge Mill Farm entrance. £1.60 charge - coins only.

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