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Solihull Group

We are the Solihull Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Overview

Starting from the Wharf Inn there is a 6mile walk via Sulby reservoir and Sibbertoft returning to Welford Wharf for lunch. This is followed by a five mile walk known as Mary Gilbert's walk which is across fields and by the canal. 

Planning to use the Wharf Inn for drinks and lunchtime and after the walk for those who wish to do so. There no plans to eat in the Wharf Inn. 

Tuesday, 15 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

There is a Canal and River Trust car park behind the Wharf Inn car park which is free. f you would like to car share, we are meeting at Lady Byron Lane, Knowle (Old Warwick Road) Solihull B93 9AG (near J5 of the M42) for a departure time of 8:45 am. Lifts are subject to availability. This is a round trip of nearly 80  miles and a voluntary donation of £8 is considered to be a reasonable contribution towards the costs incurred by the driver.

Toilets available to those buying a drink at lunchtime

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 64372 80885
Nearest postcode:
NN6 6JQ
what3words:
tripling.daily.leader
Start time:
10:00 am

Canal and River Trust car park behind the Wharf Inn. Please do not use the car park next to the Inn but just beyond on your left as shown on map.

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