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WALK DESCRIPTION: 4 miles. We will make our way through the start of Woodgate Valley Country Park and then on to The Bournbrook Walkway. On the track to the Bournbrook, there is a large “Erratic”, a boulder deposited from the ice age. At the Walkway, we do not take the paved path, but a rougher track just to the north of the stream as far as West Boulevard, which we cross. There is more interest on this track and better views of the water. There are several more Erratics along the Bournbrook here, though some are actually in the stream and would be difficult to spot. Onto the paved Walkway we continue and after crossing Harborne Lane, a short distance on we arrive at the A38. Skirting around Sainsbury’s supermarket, we cross the Birmingham-Worcester canal and under the railway line, and arrive at the Bristol Road. At this point walkers have the choice of taking the 61 or 63 bus back to the city or train from Selly Oak railway station. You may join the walk leader for a post-walk drink at The Bristol Pear pub. Easy walking on manly good paths. The track at Bournbrook may be muddy if it has been raining.
Please book a place on this walk using the link above.
JOINING INSTRUCTIONS: Meet at 9.30 am outside The Square Peg pub (115 Corporation Street, Birmingham, B4 6PH) to catch the number 23 bus at 9.45 am to Woodgate Valley Country Park (arr. 10.22 am). As this is a linear walk, the end point will be Bristol Road, Selly Oak. Return to city using bus 61 or 61, or train from Selly Oak Station.
