Next walk: Hanbury, 08 March 2026

Posted on 8th February 2026 by Boot Women

 

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Nestling in the heart of agricultural Worcestershire is the picturesque parish of Hanbury that we are going to explore in a varied 6 ¾ mile (11km) circular walk. The route passes by Hanbury Hall and it combines canal-side walking, hedge-line fields, historic buildings and parkland.

Walking is mostly along level canal towpaths, crossfield, field edges and parkland. There is one gradual climb, two shorter, steeper climbs and one flight of steps. Quite a few gates but no stiles. 

Please remember to bring a packed lunch and something to sit on.

Well behaved dogs are also welcome.

Contact us for details on how to go to the start of the walk.

We are still collecting for Women’s Aid, and optional donations of £1 (or more) will be welcome  – please bring cash, also for your mandatory £1 contribution to Boot Women’s admin costs.

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Next walk: Balsall Common Circular, 8 Feb 2026

Posted on 30th January 2026 by Boot Women
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Berkswell Windmill © Robin Stott CC BY-SA 2.0.

Our February walk is the Balsall Common Circular. It’s a 5-mile flat and easy walk, meandering across mostly flat farmland & open countryside. It follows the Millenium Way for part of the route.

Please note that boots are a must due to the generally muddy field conditions.

Please remember to bring a packed lunch and something to sit on.

Well behaved dogs are also welcome.

Contact us for details on how to go to the start of the walk.

We are still collecting for Women’s Aid, and optional donations of £1 (or more) will be welcome  – please bring cash, also for your mandatory £1 contribution to Boot Women’s admin costs.

 

 

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Next walk: Stafford Castle to Derrington, 11 Jan 2026

Posted on 27th December 2025 by Boot Women

Our first walk of 2026 is an easy 4 miles starting from Stafford Castle. 

We will first walk across fields and through the golf course to a main road which we cross before taking cycle route 55 into Duddas woods. 

The path to this point is flat with a good surface.

From the woods there is a steady incline back to the castle. The paths are muddy and slippery in places but around the castle are good.

The walk is suitable for dogs.

Please remember to bring a packed lunch and something to sit on.

Contact us for details on how to go to the start of the walk.

We are still collecting for Women’s Aid, and optional donations of £1 (or more) will be welcome  – please bring cash, also for your mandatory £1 contribution to Boot Women’s admin costs.

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Next walk: Birmingham Canals and Christmas Market, 14 Dec 2025 🎄

Posted on 9th November 2025 by Boot Women

The route of our December walk takes us round some of the canals in Birmingham City Centre and out towards Winson Green on the Soho Loop. We finish back at Brindley Place from where it is only a short walk to the German Christmas Market in Victoria Square.

The route is just under five miles long and flat and easy throughout. No walking boots needed, but the towpaths may be a bit slippery so please wear suitable shoes.

There is a nice spot to sit down for lunch if we want to take a break, alternatively we could just have a quick drinks stop and eat at the market.

Please remember to bring a packed lunch and something to sit on.

The walk is suitable for dogs, but they will need to be on a leash for most of it.

Contact us for details on how to go to the start of the walk.

We are still collecting for Women’s Aid, and optional donations of 1£ (or more) will be welcome.

Join us!

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Next walk: Himley to Baggeridge, 9 Nov 2025

Posted on 29th October 2025 by Boot Women

Our autumnal November walk is a pretty 4-mile circular route from Himley to Baggeridge Woods, which includes lots of water, forest and some great views. We’ll be starting at Himley Hall, then walk through into Baggeridge Park before turning off into Baggeridge Woods. The walk has a couple of inclines, one is rather steep but not very long. The rest of the route is flat or downhill. It has a couple of steps in places, and one stile, but all are well-built and not dangerous. 

The walk surface is a mixture of paved path, gravel path and dirt track. There will be some mud around, so boots are an absolute must. 

It’s a great walk for dogs. There are horses along the way but all are behind fences and very friendly. 

Toilets and a café are available at the start and in the middle of the walk.

At the end of our route, there is the option to extend it by including a 1-mile walk around the lake or by exploring the impressive grounds of Himley Hall.

Himley Hall is not easily reached by public transport, but we have lifts available from Wolverhampton for a couple of people.

Please remember to bring a packed lunch and something to sit on.

Contact us for details on how to go to the start of the walk.

We are still collecting for Women’s Aid, and optional donations of £1 (or more) will be welcome  – please bring cash, also for your mandatory £1 contribution to Boot Women’s admin costs.

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Next walk: Bewdley, 14 Sept 2025

Posted on 5th September 2025 by Boot Women

Bewdley

Come join us on our lovely September walk next week:

The route starts in the beautiful riverside town of Bewdley. We will walk along the river towards Upper Arley, taking in views of the river and farmland.

Eventually, we will pass Trimpley Reservoir before we reach Upper Arley. Here we will have a break either at the Riverside Tearoom or The Harbour Inn pub.

If time allows, we can visit the Severn Valley Railway station at Arley and take in the nostalgia of the 1940s before heading back to Bewdley on the other side of the river.

This walk is around 8 miles long and is mostly flat with only a couple of very small inclines on the river bank.

Please remember to bring a packed lunch and something to sit on.

Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must be kept on a lead for part of the walk.

Contact us for details on how to go to the start of the walk.

We are still collecting for Women’s Aid, and optional donations of £1 (or more) will be welcome  – please bring cash, also for your mandatory £1 contribution to Boot Women’s admin costs.

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Next walk: Lickey Hills, 10 August 2025

Posted on 28th July 2025 by Boot Women

Our next walk is a 7.5km circular walk.  Starting at the heart of the lovely  Lickey Hills,  we will follow a trail through the woods to the village of Barnt Green.
We will then circle past Lower and Upper Bittell Reservoirs before taking a trail back through the woods to the start.
The route is mainly forest, and open fields, but does also include a short section of road (with pavements).

Please remember to bring a packed lunch and something to sit on.

Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must be kept on a lead for part of the walk.

Contact us for details on how to go to the start of the walk.

We are still collecting for Women’s Aid, and optional donations of £1 (or more) will be welcome  – please bring cash, also for your mandatory £1 contribution to Boot Women’s admin costs.

Join us!

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Trip to Bletchley Park, 12 Oct

Posted on 24th July 2025 by Boot Women

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Boot Women are going to Bletchley Park!

Check out our events page for more details.

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Next walk: Sutton Park, 13 July 2025

Posted on 27th June 2025 by Boot Women

Bracebridge Pool (Lewis Clarke Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic)

Our July walk is a varied 7.5km circular route through Sutton Park. Sutton Park has something for everyone: it offers lakes and streams, woods and open grassland. It’s a great natural escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Our walk is a mostly flat, lovely and relaxing trail across a natural setting.

We will start our route at Bracebridge pool.
There is access by public transport but it requires a 1.5mile walk to the start of our route. If you’re travelling by train, get off at either Butler’s Lane or Four Oaks. Buses X3 and X5 from Birmingham City Centre stop at Mere Green shops.

This is a nice walk for dogs.
The route can be muddy in parts so make sure you wear suitable shoes/boots.

We will end our walk at The Bracebridge pub and stop there for a drink. There will also be a lunch stop half-way through the walk so don’t forget to bring a sandwich.

Contact us for details on how to go to the start of the walk.

We are still collecting for Women’s Aid, and optional donations of £1 (or more) will be welcome  – please bring cash, also for your mandatory £1 contribution to Boot Women’s admin costs.

Join us!

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Next walk: Yardley Wood to Earlswood Lakes, 8 June 2025

Posted on 19th May 2025 by Boot Women

Our June walk follows an easy and picturesque route along the canal down to Earlswood Lakes.

From the station, we walk over to Trittiford Mill Park and continue South along the River Cole until we reach the  Stratford-upon-Avon Canal. We follow the canal down to Earlswood Lakes where we will stop at the Red Lion pub for refreshments.

The route to the lakes is roughly 5 miles long. When we reach the lakes, we can make a little detour of a mile or so and follow the path around one of the lakes or continue straight to The Lakes station (about a mile from the pub) to catch the train back to Yardley Wood.

Those of you interested in a longer walk, can opt to walk back to Yardley Wood, along the same route.

This is a flat and easy walk in beautiful scenery.

There are no toilets at the stations, but we pass the Drawbridge Inn in Shirley about an hour into the walk and there is the later stop at the Red Lion.

It’s a nice walk for dogs but they will need to be on a lead for part of it.

Contact us for details on how to go to the start of the walk.

We are still collecting for Women’s Aid, and optional donations of £1 (or more) will be welcome  – please bring cash, also for your mandatory £1 contribution to Boot Women’s admin costs.

Join us!

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