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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.

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
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Overview

B WALK DESCRIPTION: 9 miles with 1,250 ft of climbing. Circular from Bellman’s Cross, Shatterford on the A442 road, 4 miles North of Kidderminster. The walk starts North into Arley Wood. Then after emerging from the wood, Southeast down the ridge of Castle Hill to Kingsford Forest Park.  South through Blakeshill Common to Solcum Farm. Then West to Drakelow and Kingsford Caravan Park, where we may stop at a pub if it’s open.  Then skirt round Bodenham Arboretum back to Bellman’s Cross. Maps Explorer 218, Landranger 138. Picnic lunch.

Sunday, 28 January 2024
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

BOOKING ESSENTIAL, please use the link above for our booking page. Coach fare £20, payable cash/cheque or in advance by bank transfer.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Coach trip
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 07006 87535
Nearest postcode:
B4 6EU
what3words:
echo.pipe.dull
Start time:
9:00 am

The coach pick-up is the layby at the side of St. Chad’s Cathedral.

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