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Overview

A 4.5-mile circular walk from Alvechurch Station. Easy walking total ascent 280ft. Footpaths, towpaths, lanes and roads. 2 stiles. The route sets out east to walk through Alvechurch via St Lawrence Church yard and the local park. It then goes north under the M42 to join the Old Birmingham Road and continues to join the canal tow path. Turning right the route goes along the canal to Lower Bittell Reservoir where we can stop for a snack and admire canal life. Turning back south we leave the canal and continue through fields, tracks and lanes then over the motorway before joining the canal. The route continues on the canal back to Alvechurch with a diversion to the Weighbridge Inn for light refreshments. From there it is ½ mile to the station.

Thursday, 12 September 2024
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
85.3m / 280ft
Type:
circular

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Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 02393 72145
Nearest postcode:
B48 7SE
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Start time:
11:00 am

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS: The walk starts at 11am from the car park at Alvechurch Station, Station Road, B48 7SE. Please note the leader will meet the group at Alvechurch Station. Joining By train catch 10.15 am train from New Street Station to Alvechurch (Redditch Line). Arrives at 10.48 am. Off peak return £5.90. Travel pass holders will need a ticket from Longbridge to Alvechurch return. Return trains are at .06 and.36 past the hour. By Car; park at Alvechurch Station car park (free) B48 7SE entrance off Station Road. Or park on roads in Alvechurch.

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