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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

Join us on a 10 mile circular walk from Shirley Station, through fields & woodland, skirting Hollywood, Wythall & taking lunch at Earlswood Lakes. We then join the Stratford Canal to Dickens Heath & onwards to Shirley Drawbridge, along the towpath.

Saturday, 3 August 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
39.6m / 130ft
Type:
circular

Wear clothing & footwear appropriate to the weather, and bring plentiful food, snacks & drinks.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 10642 78343
Nearest postcode:
B90 2NH
what3words:
mats.wounds.tins
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet at Shirley Railway Station Car Park. Additional parking is available in the village, but do park carefully.

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