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WALK DESCRIPTION: From Barnt Green station we take a short walk through the village followed by an easy-going steady ascent up a grassy hill to join a quiet lane. We soon leave the lane to make a gradual and very pleasing descent across fields, enjoying the views, to the hamlet of Withybed Green (near Alvechurch). A quiet backwater of a lane lined with pretty cottages leads to a wooded path and our second easy ascent of the walk. We across some fields giving us more good views where we take a short break. A short canal section brings us to Upper Bittell Reservoir. Here we pause to enjoy the scene across this large body of water with its sailing craft and waterbird life. From the reservoir a wooded path following a stream then open fields bring us back to Barnt Green for our return train journey. There is a cafe close to the station for those who would like refreshments prior to catching the return train. There are three direct trains an hour back to Birmingham. It should be noted there are two short easy ascents on this walk which are on good tracks, nothing steep, and there a few stiles which should not cause us any problem. We will take this walk at a pace which is comfortable for all and enjoy some really nice views. Distance of walk : 4.75 miles. Walk leader : Brenda Cameron.
Please book a place on this walk using the link above.
JOINING INSTRUCTIONS: Meet at Barnt Green station at 10.45 am. The 10.15 am train leaves Birmingham New Street station and arrives Barnt Green at 10.42 am. The train from New Street to Barnt Green usually goes from Platform 12B, but check first. The return fare is £6.00. West Midlands pass holders need to buy a ticket from Longbridge to Barnt Green. If driving: There is a car park at Barnt Green station which at time of writing is £2.50 on a Saturday or park on the approach road to station.
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