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

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This walk is on varied terrain and was very dry on the recce. We use canal paths and country lanes as well as woodland and farmland paths. There are 3 or maybe 4 stiles on the walk (my recce partner and I couldn't agree). There are some roads we need to cross where visibility is very poor and we will need to take great care with these. The wild flowers were splendid and we saw English horned cattle, alpacas and balwen welsh sheep. Do hope you can enjoy this walk with me.

 

 

 

Tuesday, 27 May 2025
Start time:
10:20 am
Estimated finish time:
1:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
98.8m / 324ft
Type:
circular

New walkers are welcome. Please bring a drink and snack for a short break around the halfway point.

 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 02308 72013
Nearest postcode:
B48 7SE
what3words:
oasis.posts.darker
Start time:
10:20 am

Start: Alvechurch station The train from Kings Norton station leaves at 9.31 or 9.59 and the latter arrives at Alvechurch station at 10.18. Parking is available, and free, at the station, but it may be necessary to park in nearby roads if you do travel by car. Return trains are at 26 and 57 minutes past the hour.

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