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Overview

This is a circular walk of approximately 4 miles, around the late autumn landscape of Highbury arboretum and woodlands The route passes through the grounds of Highbury Hall, the forest school orchard and incorporates a loop through Holder’s Lane woods. While most of the walk is on good paths, they are uneven and can be muddy in patches, as there are a number springs in the park. For those who wish, after the walk the group can drop in on The Loco lounge for refreshments.

Thursday, 10 October 2024
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please book a place on this walk – use the Eventcube link above.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 07257 82236
Nearest postcode:
B14 7SN
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Start time:
11:00 am

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS: By public transport. Meet at the entrance to Highbury Park, from Alcester Road (A435) approx. postcode B14 7SN, 11.00 am, next to the construction site for the new station at Kings Heath. Nos. 35 and 50 buses from Moor Street, approximately every 5-7 minutes take about 25 minutes. Alight at Station Road bus stop opposite the Gym. Cross the road at the lights and walk back to the entrance to the park. There are toilets in Kings Heath library, but no toilets on the walk. By Car: Park in the car park off Shutlock Lane B13 8NZ at 11.05 am. The leader will meet car drivers in the carpark.

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