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West Midlands Walking Group

We are the West Midlands Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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 circuit around and beyond Earlswood Lakes taking in fields and surrounding woodland such as Clowes Wood Nature Reserve, Tyler’s Grove and Ladbrookpark Coppice. Try out 3 wooden stile ladders en route.

Don’t forget packed lunch/fluids.

Optional visit to The Red Lion pub at the end. 

Saturday, 18 November 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

c. 18 mins (0.9mi) walk from The Lakes train station (request stop) to The Red Lion Pub car park.

If no train strikes, the 9:39 B'ham Moor Street gets in at The Lakes (you have to request the stop) at 10:07.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Introductory walk

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 11314 74665
Nearest postcode:
B94 6AQ
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Start time:
10:30 am

Meet and park at The Red Lion Pub car park, Lady Lane, Earlswood, Solihull B94 6AQ

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