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Essington Pools (Staffordshire, near Wednesfield, West Midlands) 5.3m Sat 19/10/24

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Overview

A walk in the countryside north of Wednesfield, including disused railway line, field paths, canal, tarmac path, nature reserve and woodland.

Saturday, 19 October 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

We regret we cannot allow dogs other than registered assistance dogs on weekend Walsall Group walks.
Booking is not necessary for this walk.
Contractors currently using half car park for their vehicles re footpath improvements so some cars may need to park in Brownshore Lane itself or side road.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 96458 03190
Nearest postcode:
WV11 2AG
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Start time:
10:00 am

Essington Pools car park, Brownshore Lane, Essington, Staffordshire.

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