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Next walk: Birmingham Canals and Christmas Market, 11 Dec 2022

Posted on 19th November 2022 by Boot Women

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: Elmdon Park, 13 Nov 2022

Posted on 27th October 2022 by Boot Women

Our relaxing November walk encompasses two parks and a runway, with plane and parrot spotting included for free. The route is a mostly flat 4.5-5 miles with no stiles or gradients. We will stroll from Elmdon Park to Sheldon Country … Continue reading →

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Next walk: Clent and Waseley Hills, 9 Oct 2022

Posted on 4th October 2022 by Boot Women

This month’s walk is a 9.4 mile circular route in the Clent and Waseley Hills. The route includes three principal summits: Windmill Hill (285m), Walton Hill (316m) and Clent Hill itself (309m), and the estimated duration is 4.5 hours. Please … Continue reading →

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In loving memory of Nikki Carter 1951-2022

Posted on 18th September 2022 by Boot Women

We are deeply saddened by the death of Nikki who was a long-time member of our group. We encourage everyone who knew her to donate to two charities which she supported: Cancer Research UK and the Air Ambulance Service. Please … Continue reading →

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Walk with us at Pride!

Posted on 18th September 2022 by Boot Women

Join us at Birmingham Pride on 24 Sept and walk with us in the Parade! Meet us at 11.30 outside the Library of Birmingham to be part of Birmingham’s biggest ever Pride Parade 

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Next walk: Malverns, 11 September 2022

Posted on 15th August 2022 by Boot Women

We return to the stunning Malvern Hills for our September walk. Our route is a circular walk taking in Herefordshire Beacon and Swinyard Hill. We’ll start by walking up to the summit of Herefordshire Beacon with its Iron Age hill-fort and … Continue reading →

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Next walk: Arley to Bewdley, 14 August 2022

Posted on 13th July 2022 by Boot Women

Our exciting August walk takes us from Arley to Bewdley and offers the opportunity to ride the historical Severn Valley Railway, which is a heritage steam train. The walk is an easy 4 miles on mostly flat ground. There are likely … Continue reading →

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Next walk: Heart of England Forest, 10 July 2022

Posted on 18th May 2022 by Boot Women

Our July walk will be through the Heart of England Forest, which covers a mosaic of habitats across 7,000 acres of land in Warwickshire and Worcestershire, including 4,000 acres of new woodland and 600 acres of mature and ancient woodland. … Continue reading →

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Next walk: Woodgate Valley Country Park, 8 May 2022

Posted on 10th April 2022 by Boot Women

This month’s walk starts from Woodgate Valley Country Park and takes us through fields, over the Lapal Canal Tunnel, past a 13th-century ruined abbey and down green lanes through an ancient woodland. It’s approximately 3 1⁄2 miles long. The walking … Continue reading →

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Next walk: Malvern Hills, 10 April 2022

Posted on 17th March 2022 by Boot Women

Our April walk takes us to the Malvern Hills, a recognised Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Our route includes the North Hill and the Worcestershire Beacon as well as a drinks and social break at the Wyche Inn. Please note … Continue reading →

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