Boot Women | Boot Women is a walking group for women, primarily lesbians, based in Birmingham and the surrounding areas.

Next walk: Codsall to Chillington, 13 April 2025

Posted on 21st March 2025 by Boot Women

Our route for April is easy walking along quiet lanes, fields and woodland on level ground. Starting in Codsall, we will follow the Staffordshire way northwards before passing around Chillington Hall and its impressive parkland.

We then follow an old trackway through woodland before returning to Codsall via Codsall Wood and the church of St Nicholas to end our 7-mile walk.

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.

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!

Posted in Boot Women, Walks | Tagged Boot Women, Chillington, Chillington Hall, Codsall, Lesbian walking group, lgbt | Leave a comment

Next walk: Kinver, 9 March 2025

Posted on 16th February 2025 by Boot Women

Our March walk starts in the quaint village of Kinver.

We will first head through a park area and start walking along the beautiful Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal. Heading towards the Stewpony we will encounter lots of wonderful wildlife and hopefully some early spring shoots.

We will then head off the canal towards Enville, making our way through woodland and farmland. We can then have a quick break at The Cat inn or Archie’s attic coffee shop in Enville.

We will then continue our walk past Enville cricket club and through picturesque countryside back towards Kinver.

The walk will have mixed terrain of tow paths, roads and muddy farm paths, so boots are required. Bring plenty of snacks and water for the long walk. And be dressed appropriately for the weather.

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.

Join us!

Posted in Boot Women, Walks | Tagged Kinver, Lesbian walking group, lgbt, Midlands, Staffordshire and Worcester Canal | Leave a comment

Next walk: Smethwick, 9 Feb 2025

Posted on 23rd January 2025 by Boot Women

Our February walk is a flat and easy 5-mile route in Smethwick.
This walk offers:

2 world famous Smethwick brands.
4 Blue Plaques.
2 parks.
1 World Sporting Venue.
1 link to 1960s World Political Civil Rights History.
2 tales of Canalside history past and present
– and some great graffiti art.

The route might be muddy in places so wear appropriate shoes.
This walk is suitable for dogs but they will need to be on a lead.
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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January walk: Tettenhall, 12/01/2025

Posted on 18th December 2024 by Boot Women

Our first walk in the new year will be an easy four-mile route around the picturesque village of Tettenhall, which is situated on the edge of Wolverhampton.

We will start from the clock tower on Upper Green and follow the history trail around the village itself. We then head a little further out to the countryside before making our way back to the Dog and Gun public house for refreshments.
From there it is a short walk back to the start of the walk.

If you are travelling by public transport, the number 1 bus takes you from Wolverhampton City Centre to close to our starting point.

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 lead.

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!

Posted in Boot Women, Walks | Tagged Lesbian walking group, lgbt, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton | Leave a comment

Birmingham Canals and Christmas Market, 22 Dec 2024

Posted on 24th November 2024 by Boot Women

Our December walk has been postponed to 22 Dec.

The route 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 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!

Posted in Boot Women, Walks | Tagged Birmingham, Birmingham Christmas Market, Boot Women, canal walk, Lesbian walking group, lgbt, Soho Loop | Leave a comment

Next walk: Aston to Erdington, 10 Nov 2024

Posted on 19th October 2024 by Boot Women

Our November walk is an urban route, but with a countryside feel, and lovely at this time of year.

We will walk over to Erdington from Aston, passing Brookvale Park Lake and the Witton Lakes on the way.

Please note that this is not a circular walk and is best accessed on public transport.

We will start our walk in Aston, setting off along the canal. We walk towards Spaghetti Junction, one of Birmingham’s major landmarks and an impressive feat of modern engineering.

We then continue along the canal for a bit longer and finally leave it to walk over to Brookvale Park Lake. The end of the lake almost borders onto the beautiful Witton Lakes where we will stop to have lunch on some of the benches.

Suitably refreshed, we will continue over Perry Common and on to Erdington. Our walk concludes at the station.

This is a pleasant, well-paved and mostly flat route of 8km length. No need for walking boots but you should wear sturdy shoes. Most of the route is lovely and green, and particularly beautiful in the autumn.

From the end of the walk, there are trains and buses back to Birmingham City Centre.

Please remember to bring a packed lunch.

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!

Posted in Boot Women, Walks | Tagged Aston, Birmingham, Boot Women, Brookvale Park, canal walk, Erdington, Lesbian walking group, lgbt, Perry Common, Spaghetti Junction, Witton Lakes | Leave a comment

Join the Boot Women Organising Team!

Posted on 19th October 2024 by Boot Women

Boot Women has a long history that spans more than three decades. It is extremely rewarding to see that, in a much changed LGBTQ landscape, Boot Women still has its place.

We are determined to build on our success and keep the group going – and maybe make it to another thirty years! However, we need rejuvenating support to be able to continue.

The current organising team consists of a number of women who have been actively involved for many years. None of us are getting any younger and some of us would like a bit of a break.

We are therefore asking for expressions of interest to join us. It is not a big job. In return for investing a bit of your time you get to hang out with a lovely bunch of people at the infrequent planning meetings.

If you have a bit of time to spare and are interested in joining the organising team, please get in touch.

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Next walk: Stratford-upon-Avon, 13 Oct 2024

Posted on 22nd September 2024 by Boot Women

We’ll explore a bit of Stratford-upon-Avon and the surrounding area this month.

Starting from Stratford railway station, we’ll follow the route across the fields from Stratford to Shottery, the walk that Shakespeare probably took as a teenager when visiting his future wife!

From Shottery we’ll continue on to the banks of the River Avon. The last section of the walk is a lovely walk across meadows and parkland beside the river.

The 5 mile walk is generally flat on field and riverside paths. Parts could be muddy so wear suitable footwear.

Please remember to bring some lunch / drinks 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.

Join us!

Posted in Boot Women, Walks | Tagged Boot Women, Lesbian walking group, Midlands, Stratford-upon-Avon | Leave a comment

Next walk: Solihull, 11 August 2024

Posted on 3rd August 2024 by Boot Women

Our August walk starts at Solihull Station. Because of the Marathon, it is strongly advised to travel by train to the start of the walk although paid parking will be available in Solihull town centre at Park Mark Car Park.
The walk will go through the town to Brueton Park. We will then visit Tudor Grange Park. On our way back we will stop at Beech House pub for drinks and snacks – but it could be busy because of the Marathon.
The walk will take at least 1.5 hrs. Please wear comfortable shoes.
The weather should be perfect for an exciting and adventurous walk!

Well-behaved dogs are also welcome.

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

Join us!

Posted in Boot Women, Walks | Tagged Boot Women, Lesbian walking group, lgbt, Midlands, Solihull, Tudor Grange Park | Leave a comment

Next walk: Wombourne to Compton, 14 July 2024

Posted on 17th June 2024 by Boot Women

The July walk is a 9 mile-long pleasant trail that starts at the old Wombourne station and follows the disused railway line to Compton, which closed in 1965.
The trail is popular with walkers, cyclists and runners so can be busy.
The route has a combination of surfaced paths with some rough sections that can be very muddy so appropriate footwear is advised.
At Compton, we will take a break at the local pub before heading back along the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal to the famous Bratch locks, built by James Brindley in 1772.
Leaving the locks, we follow the road back up to the car park but not before we take a look at the pumping station built to look like fairytale castle.

Please remember to bring some lunch / drinks 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.

Join us!

Posted in Boot Women, Walks | Tagged Boot Women, Bratch Locks, Compton, Lesbian walking group, lgbt, walking, Wombourne | Leave a comment

Our route for April is easy walking along quiet lanes, fields and woodland on level ground. Starting in Codsall, we will follow the Staffordshire way northwards before passing around Chillington Hall and its impressive parkland.

We then follow an old trackway through woodland before returning to Codsall via Codsall Wood and the church of St Nicholas to end our 7-mile walk.

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.

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!

Our March walk starts in the quaint village of Kinver.

We will first head through a park area and start walking along the beautiful Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal. Heading towards the Stewpony we will encounter lots of wonderful wildlife and hopefully some early spring shoots.

We will then head off the canal towards Enville, making our way through woodland and farmland. We can then have a quick break at The Cat inn or Archie’s attic coffee shop in Enville.

We will then continue our walk past Enville cricket club and through picturesque countryside back towards Kinver.

The walk will have mixed terrain of tow paths, roads and muddy farm paths, so boots are required. Bring plenty of snacks and water for the long walk. And be dressed appropriately for the weather.

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.

Join us!

Join us!

Our first walk in the new year will be an easy four-mile route around the picturesque village of Tettenhall, which is situated on the edge of Wolverhampton.

We will start from the clock tower on Upper Green and follow the history trail around the village itself. We then head a little further out to the countryside before making our way back to the Dog and Gun public house for refreshments. From there it is a short walk back to the start of the walk.

If you are travelling by public transport, the number 1 bus takes you from Wolverhampton City Centre to close to our starting point.

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 lead.

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!

Our December walk has been postponed to 22 Dec.

The route 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 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!

Our November walk is an urban route, but with a countryside feel, and lovely at this time of year.

We will walk over to Erdington from Aston, passing Brookvale Park Lake and the Witton Lakes on the way.

Please note that this is not a circular walk and is best accessed on public transport.

Please remember to bring a packed lunch.

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!

Boot Women has a long history that spans more than three decades. It is extremely rewarding to see that, in a much changed LGBTQ landscape, Boot Women still has its place.

We are determined to build on our success and keep the group going – and maybe make it to another thirty years! However, we need rejuvenating support to be able to continue.

The current organising team consists of a number of women who have been actively involved for many years. None of us are getting any younger and some of us would like a bit of a break.

We are therefore asking for expressions of interest to join us. It is not a big job. In return for investing a bit of your time you get to hang out with a lovely bunch of people at the infrequent planning meetings.

If you have a bit of time to spare and are interested in joining the organising team, please get in touch.

We’ll explore a bit of Stratford-upon-Avon and the surrounding area this month.

Starting from Stratford railway station, we’ll follow the route across the fields from Stratford to Shottery, the walk that Shakespeare probably took as a teenager when visiting his future wife!

From Shottery we’ll continue on to the banks of the River Avon. The last section of the walk is a lovely walk across meadows and parkland beside the river.

The 5 mile walk is generally flat on field and riverside paths. Parts could be muddy so wear suitable footwear.

Please remember to bring some lunch / drinks 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.

Join us!

Join us!

Please remember to bring some lunch / drinks 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.

Join us!

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We will start from the clock tower on Upper Green and follow the history trail around the village itself. We then head a little further out to the countryside before making our way back to the Dog and Gun public house for refreshments.
From there it is a short walk back to the start of the walk.