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Overview

Starting from Blakesley Hall this walk first visits the centre of Old Yardley conservation area. Here we walk around the various historic sites including St Edburgha church which dates back to 12th century and the Trust school which was established in the 16th Century.  We then return to Blakesley Hall and walk around the garden and stop for our picnic and drink. The walk then continues through Yardley Fields to the River Cole where and after a loop of the river it returns to Blakesley Hall. Total Distance 4 miles. Good paths and pavements but some fields and probably mud! Please note the cafe is closed . Bring drink and a picnic for the day.

Thursday, 6 February 2025
Start time:
11:15 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 Eventbrite link above.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 13043 86189
Nearest postcode:
B25 8RN
what3words:
vibrate.rocket.accent
Start time:
11:15 am

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS: The walk starts and finishes at Blakesley Hall, B25 8RN. Meet at the visitor centre Blakesley Hall ready to start the walk at 11.15 am. There are toilets in the centre. Please be aware the site doesn’t open until 11.00 am. By Bus: From the City, No 97 at 10.15am, Carrs Lane from bus stop MS5 Alight at Stuarts Road at 10.40am which is on Bordesley Green East. Cross Bordesley Green East at the lights and walk South on Stuarts Road. Take 5th turning left which is Blakesley Road. 10-minute walk. Also; Outer circle Bus Nos. 11A and 11C. For both routes alight at Blakesley Hall bus stop on Stoney Lane, and walk to Blakesley Road, (from 11C stop, you need to cross Stoney Lane at pedestrian lights), the hall is approximately 150m. along Blakesley Road. The leader will be travelling from the City centre on Bus 97 from Carrs Lane. By car; You may park at Blakesley Hall B25 8RN, from 11am but space is limited. (it is generally reserved for those visiting the Hall) There is also good on street parking on Greenwood Road, opposite the hall. If you wish to tour the Hall, there is a charge-£8. Students and those in receipt of any state benefit (not pension) may be eligible for concession price. If several people wish to tour the hall, the leader will book a group tour for 2.30 pm, the site closes at 4.00 pm. Please email bhamramblersenquiries@gmail.com if you might be interested in a tour after the walk.

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