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Sutton Coldfield Group

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

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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

A mostly level walk of around 8 miles, with one steepish incline and six stiles. The walk starts at the Arrow Valley Country Park with the lake at its centre which we walk around on surfaced paths before making our way across fields to the ruins of Bordesley Abbey and the Forge Mill Museum. We head north, away from the town, following the River Arrow,  passing across a golf course and several fields for lunch at St Leonard's Church, Beoley. The route back to the park includes open spaces and built-up areas. Refreshments are available afterwards at the park's Boathouse Cafe.

Sunday, 26 January 2025
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Guests please contact the walk leader if you would like to join this walk.

We are sorry, but only assistance dogs are permitted on our walks.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 06525 67691
Nearest postcode:
B98 0JD
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Start time:
9:45 am

Meet at Wyndley for car sharing 08:45. Directions: M42 S, exit Junction 3 onto A435 Evesham/Redditch. After 3 miles, take A4023 Bromsgrove/Redditch. Continue on Coventry Highway/A4023. At roundabout take the 3rd exit A4023. Take the slip road to Church Hill, Moons Moat, Winyates. At roundabout, take 1st exit onto Battens Drive. Turn right immediately after Lidl supermarket. go past the first car park, carry on along the drive to park in the Visitor Centre car park. Meet by the gates to the Visitor Centre.

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