Sandwell Valley Nature Reserve (Great Barr, West Midlands)

Walsall Group

Walsall Group of Ramblers has been around since 1992 and in that time we've introduced many people to the joys and benefits of walking with the Ramblers

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Canada Geese at the Forge Pool, copyright Mat Fascione, used under Creative Commons licence v2.0.

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Overview

A mostly level waterside walk in an RSPB nature reserve.

Saturday, 4 January 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

We regret we cannot allow dogs other than assistance dogs on weekend Walsall Group walks.
Booking is not necessary for this walk.
Walk leaders please bring your diaries to draw up the 2025 programme.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: SP 03605 93004
Nearest postcode:: B43 5AG
what3words:: hits.straw.hill

Start time:: 9:30 am

Car park immediately inside gate, RSPB Nature Reserve, Tanhouse Avenue, Great Barr, Birmingham.

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