Woodgate Valley circular and surrounding area

Black Country Young Walkers Group

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Overview

Starting from Woodgate Valley Carpark, we head along Carters Lane before turning off left through Lapal Farm and crossing over the lane and on the path towards Illey Lane. Short distance along the lane, turning off towards Illey Brook Farm and the Monarchs Way. We then turn off and along Illey way, past the pub. Possible lunch stop. After lunch cross back over Illey Lane and towards the motorway bridge and along Woodgate Park. Finally for those who wish - continue along Bournbrook Walkway and back to the carpark.

Saturday, 31 January 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.meetup.com/black-country-walking-group-20-40s/?eventOrigin=your_groups

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 99426 82928
Nearest postcode:: B32 3DS
what3words:: beans.crisis.salads

Start time:: 10:00 am

Woodgate Valley Car Park Clapgate Lane Bartley Green B32 3DS

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