Walsall Group of Ramblers has been around since 1992 and in that time we've introduced many people to the joys and benefits of walking with the Ramblers
A walk in the Wyre Forest which is one of the largest and most important ancient oak woods in England. With old orchards and ancient meadows to steep sided valleys with swift rocky streams, it's home to a rich variety of wildlife. The Forest is steeped in history, there have been trees growing here for over 1000 years. The forest was once a centre of enormous economic activity with water mills dating from the 17th and 18th centuries scattered along the Dowles Brook. The walk also includes a section of the River Severn and Dowles Brook with lunch at Knowles Mill (curently closed due to flood damage).
There will be an opportunity for refreshments at the Button Oak pub at the end of the walk.
We leave the meeting point in Walsall promptly at 08:45am. The start time is the time the actual walk is due to start.
We regret we cannot allow dogs other than assistance dogs on weekend Walsall Group walks.
Personal medication, e.g. asthma inhalers and angina sprays, must be carried by the walkers themselves.
All walkers should carry an ICE card or a contact number in case of emergency.
Booking is not necessary for this walk.
Please notify the leader if you intend to travel direct to the walk start.
Walkers will need a packed lunch.
Car park in Daw End Lane, Rushall, opposite McDonald's.
Hawkbatch Wood car park, Button Oak. Leave Walsall by M5 to junction 3, third exit from island (A456 Kidderminster), follow A456 Bewdley/Leominster through Kidderminster, pass Safari Park and at next island take second exit (B4190 Town Centre). Cross river and after church bear R onto B4194 (Kinlet, Highley). Pass Woodlands Holiday Park on L, car park is 0.8 mile further on on R.
