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West Midlands Walking Group

We are the West Midlands Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

We will follow the North Worcestershire Path with views over the south edge of Birmingham to reach Upper Bittell Reservoir, from where will will return via the canal for a drink in the Peacock Pub at the end.

Saturday, 11 April 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
91.4m / 300ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 05476 75512
Nearest postcode:
B38 0EJ
what3words:
outer.acted.dart
Start time:
10:30 am

Forhill Picnic Place. Free car park opposite side of Icknield Street to the Peacock Pub. (Don't park in the pub car park.)

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