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Black Country Young Walkers Group

We are the Black Country Young Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

Startpoint:
Forhill Picnic Place, Icknield St, Alvechurch, Birmingham. B38 0EH
(opposite the Peacock Inn)
https://osm.org/go/euydXC2zV-?m=

Distance: 9 Miles

Grading: Easy/Moderate as some hills

Paul Fletcher

07860508780

Sunday, 6 August 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Walk Details:
Starting from the picnic site car park we will head towards the Peacock Inn but go past towards Forhill Farm, turning left we will drop down the hill to Lea End Farm joining the road and turning left along the road and then right along Watery Lane, we will then turn right to Little Radford Farm until we join the bridleway where we will turn left crossing over Watery Lane and up Swan Hill before joining the Roman road turning left and passing the Weatheroak pub, we will continue along the Roman road turning left just as we meet the motorway. We will again turn left and skirt the motorway turning left towards Lane house Farm we will cross the road and join the path towards Weatheroak Hall, until we reach the former Church of St Mary, Wythall. We will then turn towards the A435 walking a short distance before turning left by Blackoak Wood, then Tanner's Green, Fulford Heath Golf Club turning left to join the North Worcestershire path going past Malthouse farm before returning back to the picnic site where we can stop for a drink at the Peacock .

Dogs must be kept on a lead and quite a few stiles.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 05531 75548
Nearest postcode:
B38 0EJ
what3words:
budget.then.copper
Start time:
10:00 am

Forhill Picnic Place, Icknield St, Alvechurch, Birmingham B38 0EH (opposite the Peacock Inn) https://osm.org/go/euydXC2zV-?m=

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