Join Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Sandwell Stride for short, local and accessible walks to help you get more active.
Walks are over easy ground and taken at steady pace to suit everyone
Walks range from 10 to 90 minutes in length
At least one short walk a week, starting at the same time and place every week
All walks are accessible on foot or by public transport
You only need to join a group once to access all future walks
Barnford Park, nestled in the heart of Oldbury, provides a delightful experience for its visitors. The Park comprises open areas of grass within a formal mature tree structure of linear avenues and small groups and is a site of local importance for nature conservation due to the alpine plants it supports. With its traditional parkland character, multi use games area, children's play areas, rose gardens, maze, skate/bike track and gym equipment, the park accommodates a diverse range of formal and informal activities. The park houses 'Pudding rock'- a significant geological feature comprising a mixture of stone and volcanic material formed 300 million years ago.
The walk is dog-friendly, but it is expected that dogs are kept on leads at all times.
This friendly walk takes in much of the park on a circular route starting at the entrance of Stepway Wellbeing Centre, Pound Road (Merton Close) B68 8NG. There are benches along the route which provide ample opportunities to rest.
By car: There is a car park at Stepway Wellbeing centre but there is also parking on the road on Merton Close.
By bus: The following bus routes pass close to the park: 53, 122, 128 and 129.
By train: the nearest train station is Sandwell and Dudley (SAD)
Stepway Wellbeing Centre, Pound Road (entrance on Merton Close), B68 8NG
Walks are over easy ground and taken at steady pace to suit everyone
Walks range from 10 to 90 minutes in length
At least one short walk a week, starting at the same time and place every week
All walks are accessible on foot or by public transport
You only need to join a group once to access all future walks
