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West Midlands 40+ Group

We are the West Midlands 40+Ramblers. 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
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Overview

This 11.4 mile walk takes us though the heart of Kingsbury lake water park which is used by water sking, jet skiing and sailing clubs. It has 15 lakes in total situated in over 600 acres of country park with surfaced paths and is idea for spotting birds and wildlife. It also hosts the Echills Wood Railway which runs small gauge steam train rides. The circular route also takes in Birmingham and Fazeley Canal, Middleton and Cliff lakes, and the Kingsbury rifle range.

Sunday, 23 June 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
18.3km / 11.4mi
Ascent:
71.9m / 236ft
Type:
circular

To attend this walk you must first register using the google form linked below please. This is for insurance purposes and is a Ramblers prerequisite. The information will only be used for walk attendance purposes. You cannot just turn up on the day.

 LINK:-       https://forms.gle/o1qjsFrg2d6dPRnc9

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Please check your junk mail for your registration receipt.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 22925 98077
Nearest postcode:
B78 2ER
what3words:
mice.megawatt.instructs
Start time:
10:30 am

On road parking at the top of Pitt Hill Road where it meets piccadilly road in the North West corner of the Piccadilly estate (Note Pit Hill Road is wrongly marked ‘Piccadilly’ on Google maps). Near Spline Gauges on google maps, Tamworth B78 2ER Directions: travelling north on Trinity road from Kingsbury, pass the first turning right sign posted for Piccadilly, carry on a short way and just before a disused bridge that crosses Trinity Road turn right in to Pitt Hill. https://what3words.com/incurs.beam.continued

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