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Walsall Group

Walsall Group of Ramblers has been around since 1992 and in that time we've introduced many people to the joys and benefits of walking with the Ramblers

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
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Overview

A three-mile walk in Blithfield reservoir grounds followed by a 4.5-mile walk in the countryside north of the reservoir.  Joint walk with Chase and District Ramblers.

Sunday, 24 March 2024
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
121.9m / 400ft
Type:
circular

Booking is not necessary for this walk.
Please notify the leader if you intend to travel direct to the walk start.
Walkers will need a packed lunch.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 05085 03662
Nearest postcode:
WS9 9NP
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Meeting time:
9:15 am

Oak Park Active Living Centre, Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall (old entrance by KFC).

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 05178 25446
Nearest postcode:
WS15 3PL
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Start time:
10:00 am

Severn Trent Blithfield Reservoir Walks car park, off Newton Hurst Lane, Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire. Take A461 to Lichfield, first exit at island by Three Tuns then A51 towards Stone/Stafford. At B5013 island take third exit, follow past Rugeley Trent Valley station and onwards for approximately 5 miles, over Blithfield Reservoir, to then turn left at the T-junction, still B5013, direction Uttoxeter. After 600 yards turn left into Newton Hurst Lane signed here for Blithfield Walks and Education Centre, continue for 0.9 mile, then turn left into the driveway signed again for Blithfield Walks etc. Proceed for 100 yards over the top the hill and turn left into the parking area.

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