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Overview

Starting from Barnt Green station this walk climbs gently to the visitor centre. From there, keeping our height, it crosses to Beacon Hill with views of Birmingham and a short break weather permitting. After that the route descends to the golf tea rooms before climbing up gradually via orchards to the visitor centre again. And then it is all downhill to Barnt Green Station! Please note: the Visitor Centre has no catering facilities. You can top up water bottles and there are toilets. The Golf course cafe serves hot drinks and snacks and also has toilet facilities. If we have time, we’ll take a tea break there. Please bring your lunch and water/drinks for the day and suitable winter clothing. Distance 5 miles with approximately 900ft climb in total.

Saturday, 17 January 2026
Start time:
9:50 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
274.3m / 900ft
Type:
circular

Book a place on this walk using the link above.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Introductory walk

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 00717 73754
Nearest postcode:
B45 8PA
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Start time:
9:50 am

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS: By Train: Catch 9.23 am from New Street Station arriving at Barnt Green 9.50 am. Fare: off peak return £6. Rail pass holders will need a ticket from Longbridge to Barnt Green return. By Car: Barnt Green station has a small car park, Fiery Hill Road, Barnt Green, B45 8PA. All day parking Saturday £2.50, pay by card. You may need to park on nearby roads. The leader will meet the group at Barnt Green Station.

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