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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 goes from the Punch Bowl car park past Harts Hill and then uphill to the Coppice Hill carpark. From here we head east across Sherbrook Valley and Abrahams Valley, past Rugeley Quarry and through the Wolseley Estate to Wolseley Bridge. Then we return via the Trent and Mersey Canal and Shugborough Park. Joint walk with Wolverhampton Ramblers.

Sunday, 14 December 2025
Meeting time:
8:45 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.6km / 10.3mi
Ascent:
280m / 919ft
Type:
circular

We leave the meeting point in Walsall promptly at 08:45am.  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.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 05086 03652
Nearest postcode:
WS9 9NP
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Meeting time:
8:45 am

Oak Park Active Living Centre, Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall (old entrance by KFC).

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 98387 20702
Nearest postcode:
ST17 0XA
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Start time:
9:30 am

Punch Bowl car park on A513 between Wolseley Bridge and Milford. Not a pub car park. A461 into Lichfield, at Bowling Green island take A51 towards Stone / Stafford, bypass Rugeley, at Wolseley Bridge junction take A513 Stafford, car park is on L below road at RH bend after Shugborough entrance.

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