Winter Pick & Mix, Northfield to Bournville, West Midlands

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Overview

Another of our popular Pick & Mix days! Starting with a linear walk along the Rea Valley in south Birmingham we will end at the Attic real ale Brewery by Bournville station and have a drink before heading down to a Balti House on the Pershore Road in nearby Stirchley. Do any or all of the three options. To reserve a place for the curry contact Julianne N on 07803 426553.

Sunday, 14 December 2025

Start time:: 12:30 pm
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Northfield Station is on the busy Cross City Line. Get the 12.03 from New Street that arrives at 12.22.

Drivers can find street parking near Northfield, or park on Mary Vale Road by Bournville Station and get the 12.16 to Northfield.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Introductory walk
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: SP 02545 78888
Nearest postcode:: B31 3TQ
what3words:: prompting.elaborate.casual

Start time:: 12:30 pm

Entrance to Northfield Railway Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SP 05128 81004
Nearest postcode:: B30 2LT
what3words:: books.games.crops

Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Mary Vale Road Entrance

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