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

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 … Continue reading

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Next walk: Solihull, 11 August 2024

  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 … Continue reading

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Next walk: Wombourne to Compton, 14 July 2024

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 … Continue reading

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Next walk: Shire Country Park, 12 May

  The Shire Country Park is a local nature reserve along the River Cole Valley, with a mixture of wetlands, grasslands, woodland and heath. The park was named to honour the life and work of J.R.R. Tolkien who lived within … Continue reading

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Next walk: Castle Ring, 14 April

  Our April walk is an 8 mile figure of eight loop, taking in Hednesford Hills and Castle Ring. There are a few inclines and some sections may still be muddy, so appropriate footwear is essential.  Well behaved dogs are … Continue reading

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Visit to Boscobel House, 10 March 2024

Over the years, many of our walks have crossed onto the path known as the Monarch’s Way. It is Britain’s second longest trail at 625 miles long. The route follows the journey of King Charles ll from Worcester to Shoreham … Continue reading

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Next walk: Baggeridge Country Park to Himley Hall, 11 February 2024

Smooth paths and gentle grades make this a relaxing walk. On leaving our starting point, we cross a field into the woodland following a clear and well maintained path. We will pass a number of pools which are a linked … Continue reading

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Next walk: Walsall, 14 January 2024

Our first walk of 2024 starts at Walsall Arboretum. It’s a 5 mile route, including fields, woods, Park Lime Pits Nature Reserve, the Rushall Canal and the arboretum itself. It’s generally easy walking; there are a couple of stiles. There … Continue reading

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Next walk: Birmingham Canals and Christmas Market, 10 Dec 2023

Our final walk of the year will be a relaxing 2-3 mile exploration of the canals around Birmingham city centre. A visit to the Christmas Market on Victoria Square will conclude our walk. Towpaths might be a bit slippery so please … Continue reading

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Next walk: Chasewater, 12 Nov 2023

Join us in November for an autumnal Chasewater stroll. The route is an easy flat 3-6 miles through a reclaimed historic mining landscape. Depending on weather conditions and how we feel on the day we can opt for the shorter … Continue reading

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