We are the South Birmingham Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
This is a varied and scenic walk with some great views. A mix of woodland tracks, field paths and some lane walking. There is just one notable ascent which is short - and which we will take both steadily and very gently. There are 8 stiles which, (apart from one), are well maintained and in good/reasonable condition - the exception can be negotiated without difficulty. In addition there are 2 sets of wooden steps, and 2 wooden footbridges to be tackled on the walk- and walking poles would be useful for those who find poles useful for tackling steps and footbridges - particularly if it's wet on the day.
We will start from the car park in Uffmoor Wood - and will take our coffee stop at the Nimmings car park - where apart from the good views - there is also the NT coffee shop - and toilets !
Parking at the Uffmoor Wood car park is free - but spaces can be limited - so car sharing if you can would be very helpful !
There are 2 ways of getting to Uffmoor Lane and the Uffmoor Wood car park:
1. - Via Rubery and the Lydiate Ash M5 Junction 4 ; -
From Lydiate Ash M5 Jct 4 - take the A491 towards Stourbridge.
Go first right on the B455, Money Lane. Travel for 2 miles.
Go past the Romsley sign and at the Sun Inn turn left. Travel for about 1 mile.
At the Chapel Lane junction continue straight on into Uffmoor Lane and the car park is signed and on your right after 1/3 of a mile.
2. - Via the A456 Hagley Road : -
(Note - this not suitable if you use the A456 Hagley Road coming from the Hagley roundabout - as you can't turn right into Uffmoor Lane from the A456 Hagley Road heading toward Birmingham !)
Get yourself onto the A456 Hagley Road heading out of Birmingham towards Kidderminster.
Follow the signs to the M5 and Kidderminster - continue on under the M5 - still on the A456 towards Kidderminster.
Continue downhill past the Shell garage on your left. Go straight on then over the next island - still heading towards Hagley and Kidderminster.
Continue past the Halesowen Golf range on your left - and then - just before the next roundabout - Uffmoor Lane is on your left.
Note - This lane is not signposted to Uffmoor Wood or labelled as Uffmoor Lane - but turn left here !
Then the Uffmoor Wood Car park is down this lane 0.75 mile on your left.
Start: Uffmoor Wood car park, Uffmoor Lane, Halesowen, B62 0NW
