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Sutton Coldfield Group

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

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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

Overview

An easy 5.5mile walk starting in front of the Plough Inn, Shustoke. We skirt the reservoir following the Centenary Way, then walk along lanes amd field paths to the Gate pub at Nether Whitacre. We continue across fields, then through Colin Teall wood to walk alongside the railway line before crossing it and returning to the start along field paths.

Refreshments available at the Plough Inn after the walk.

Sunday, 31 August 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Guests please contact the walk leader if you would like to join this walk.

We are sorry, but only assistance dogs are permitted on our walks.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 22720 90882
Nearest postcode:
B46 2AN
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Start time:
9:30 am

Meet at Wyndley Swimming Pool car park for car sharing 08:45. Directions to Shustoke: Take Chester Road (S). Go past the M6 slip road and stay on A452. At the roundabout, take the first exit B4114. Continue on B4114 through Coleshill to Shustoke. Parking available in the Reservoir CP B46 2BE - £1.50 for the day, or in roads around Shustoke, but NOT IN THE PLOUGH INN CP. The walk starts in front of the Plough 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