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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 walk of contrasts: Enjoy woodland and lakes as a short introductory walk - a break from a computer screen! 

Don’t forget packed snacks/fluids.

Followed by an optional drink and/or lunch at The Red Lion. 

Sunday, 5 January 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
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 disruption, the 09:29 train leaves Birmingham Moor Street and arrives 09:56 The Lakes (Warks).

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 11294 74591
Nearest postcode:
B94 6AQ
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Start time:
10:30 am

10.30am meet at The Red Lion Pub car park, Lady Lane, Earlswood, Solihull B94 6AQ if going for a drink/lunch afterwards. Otherwise park on Lady Lane. Please note, toilets are not available at beginning of the walk.

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