We are the Sutton Coldfield Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Mike F.
A nine-mile walk, with shorter options, along the River Rea Way from Longbridge to the City Centre, walking north along the Birmingham Greenway. Most of the route is tarmac - no stiles and no mud. For those who would prefer to walk a shorter distance, you can opt out at the half-way mark to catch the train at Bournville Station, or after 7 miles at Cannon Hill Park to catch a 45 or 47 bus into the city along the Pershore Road.
(The River Rea rises on Waseley Hill, south-west of Birmingham, and flows 15 miles north-east through the city until it joins the River Tame just south of Spaghetti Junction. It is the river on which Birmingham was founded by the Beorma tribe in the 7th century. Much of the river through the city centre is culverted and not easily visible.)
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.
Longbridge Station, Longbridge Lane. Transport to the walk start is by train at 09:18 Four Oaks, 09:22 Sutton Coldfield, 09:24 Wylde Green, arriving 10:06 at Longbridge. Finish around 14:15 at New Street Station. Trains leave there for Lichfield Trent Valley at 06 and 36 past the hour. THERE ARE ONLY TWO TRAINS AN HOUR IN EACH DIRECTION ON A SUNDAY.
