We are the Chase & District Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Hello Everyone
We have a walk in the park to coming up this Sunday......Sutton Park actually, with it's 24,000 acres and extensive footpath network smack bang in the middle of suburbia on Birmingham's northern outskirts.
Andy leads this one and is well versed to do so. Not entirely flat with a few ups and downs. No stiles, but expect some muddy patches during our day out at this popular venue which obviously attracts lots of people.
Jump in and join us if you wish, you're very welcome. If this is your first walk with the group it'd be good if you could let us know you'll be coming along. Ta.
Registration: 09.30. Walk start: 09.45. Walk leader: Andy (07835 430935)
No facilities at the start but loo's available near to our coffee break approximately three miles in.
Post walk refreshments venue to be debated on the day. Likely to be outside of the park and the immediate area.
⚠️Our own members should note there's no rendezvous at Hednesford for this event. Please go direct to the start, thank you.
Directions. Primarily for our own members in Staffordshire. Other options are available on satnav of course.
From your starting point pick up the A5 and proceed to Wall Island south of Lichfield. From here take the A5127 southbound, direction Sutton Coldfield, and follow the course of this road for 5 miles to Four Oaks and onwards.
Pass Four Oaks station on your left and continue on the A5127 for a further 0.75 mile to the lights at the junction of the A453 where turn right into Anchorage Road signed for Sutton Park. After 700 yards turn right at the T-junction into Upper Clifton Road signed for Sutton Park Town Gate. At the mini-island 500 yards later turn right and then left through the Town Gate entrance and into the park.
After 150 yards bear left at the fork and follow to the first car parking area 200 yards further down on the left hand side. Still free at the moment.
Meet outside of the visitor centre just inside the Town Gate entrance set back on your right as you walk back down from the car park.
Outside of Sutton Park Visitor Centre accessed via the Town Gate entrance on the eastern side of the park. Free parking 100 yards prior to the visitor centre as you approach. What3words strongly recommended for satnav purposes as the postcode also applies to other addresses nearby. Park in the first car park on the left after taking the left hand fork shortly after entering the park. Distance from the park entrance to the car park is 0.25 mile.
