Next walk: Northycote Farm and Country Park, 8 Jan 2023

In January, we’ll be celebrating our vice chair Denny’s birthday with a nice walk followed by refreshments.

The walk will be in Northycote Farm and Country Park. This working farm covers 90 acres of mature woodland, fields and untouched meadowland. Our route is an easy 3 mile walk on mostly established pathways around the woodlands. Some areas can be muddy so appropriate footwear is advised. 

The Tudor farmhouse is currently closed but luckily the tearooms are open until 3pm. We will conclude our walk there and enjoy a well-deserved cuppa.

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: Birmingham Canals and Christmas Market, 11 Dec 2022

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 ensure you wear appropriate footwear.
Please note that this walk is not suitable for dogs.

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: Elmdon Park, 13 Nov 2022

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 Park and back.
The route has a well-paved surface throughout so no need to don your walking boots, a pair of sturdy trainers should do.
This is a walk that is well-suited for dogs, with lots of running around space.

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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Next walk: Clent and Waseley Hills, 9 Oct 2022

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 note that due to the length and degree of challenge, this walk may not be suitable for everyone, but your efforts will be rewarded with some spectacular views.

Given the length of the walk, we are aiming for a prompt 10.30 start.  Please try to ensure that you are there in good time.

Please wear suitable shoes / boots and 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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In loving memory of Nikki Carter 1951-2022

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 follow these tribute links to make a donation:

Nikki Carter

 

Cancer Research UK

Our thoughts are with Nikki’s family. She will be much missed.

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Walk with us at Pride!

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 

Boot Women at Birmingham Pride 2021

Boot Women at Birmingham Pride 2021

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Next walk: Malverns, 11 September 2022

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 spectacular views.
The walk continues southward via Millenium and Hangman’s Hills, before descending via the Silurian Pass towards Castlemorton Common. The walk then climbs steeply to Swinyard Hill, with 360′ views, then back northward via Giant’s Cave to the car park.
Although the walk involves quite a bit of uphill and downhill walking, the paths are clear and in good condition, with stone steps on the steepest sections.

Please wear suitable shoes/boots and 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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Next walk: Arley to Bewdley, 14 August 2022

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 to be some muddy parts so sturdy boots are advised.
We will start at Arley and walk over to Bewdley. You will have some time to explore picturesque Bewdley and its station before we take the steam train back to Arley Anyone who wishes to walk back to Arley is welcome to leave the group and make their own way back.
Tickets for the train are £7.50 per person.

Well-behaved dogs are also welcome. They travel for free on the train  but must be on a lead and are not allowed on the seats.

Remember to bring some lunch / drinks 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.

Join us!

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Next walk: Heart of England Forest, 10 July 2022

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. Its ambitious project is to re-plant 30,000 acres of woodland.

The walk follows a flat 4 mile route through growing forest, taking in new tree planting, more mature woodland and meandering brooks. We will pass the Founder’s Rock, sculptures and stop for lunch in the Forest Arboretum.

Part of the walk may be muddy and sturdy walking shoes or boots are recommended.

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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Next walk: Woodgate Valley Country Park, 8 May 2022

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 is generally moderate with gentle inclines. There are a lot of stiles – mostly easy ones, with a few that are a bit more challenging. There is between 5-10 minutes of road walking at the beginning and end of the walk and a couple of moderately busy roads to cross (although they will be quieter on a Sunday).
The path may be muddy in places so please wear walking boots.

About 2/3 of the way round, we will stop at the Black Horse pub in Illey for drinks, coffees and/or toilets.

The walk is suitable for dogs on leads – at the beginning, we go through a field with horses and electrified fences and there may be sheep in some of the fields later on the walk. In early May, there may still be lambs.

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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