Sandwell Valley Nature Reserve (Great Barr, West Midlands) 5.8m Sat 25/01/25

Walsall Group

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Overview

A walk around Sandwell Valley, covering various pools, parts of Dartmouth Park, and possibly WW3 Gun Placement, (mud permitting).

Saturday, 25 January 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 9.3km / 5.8mi
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.
Car sharing recommended due to restricted parking space.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: SP 03607 92998
Nearest postcode:: B43 5AG
what3words:: candle.mobile.rang

Start time:: 10:00 am

Small car park just inside the gates, by the entrance to RSPB Sandwell Valley, Tanhouse Ave, Birmingham.

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