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Sandwell Group

We are the Sandwell Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

A moderate and varied circular walk going along a wide path by the River Severn,where it’s possible to walk 3 or 4 abreast (ideal for holding a conversation as well as enjoying the lovely views)
We’ll have our drink stop at the site of the Hampstall Ferryboat disaster of 1919.Our lunch stop will be around Shrawley Wood which is the largest area of small-leafed lime trees in the country.We’ll return through a Vineyard that was once the most northerly in the world.

Sunday, 15 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
151.5m / 497ft
Type:
circular

There will be an opportunity for refreshments at the Lenchford Inn at the end of the walk

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 81307 64241
Nearest postcode:
WR6 6TB
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Start time:
10:00 am

The old B4196 road by the Lenchford Inn

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