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Short Walk: Cole Valley Way & Babb's Mill

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Overview

4 miles circular. The walk is mainly on tarmac paths, picnic lunch at Babbs Mill Lake or drinks/lunch at The Sheldon Hall (Stonehouse) pub for those who wish.

Thursday, 16 November 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/birmingham-ramblers-short-walk-on-thursday-16-november-2023-tickets-594040309557

Please book a place on this walk – use the Eventbrite link above.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 07318 87054
Nearest postcode:
B4 7LL
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Start time:
10:30 am

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS: Meet at the No.14 bus stop on Priory Queensway (close to B&M Bargains, B4 7LL) in time to catch the 10.30 am bus, alighting at Burney Lane, Stechford at 10.55 am. Travel is free for those with West Midlands Travel Cards or £4.50 Day Saver ticket without, we return from Sheldon to the City Centre on the No.97 bus.

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