Tag Archives: Birmingham

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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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Next walk: Shire Country Park, 12 May

Posted on 18th April 2024 by Boot Women

  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: Birmingham Canals and Christmas Market, 10 Dec 2023

Posted on 19th November 2023 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: Harborne Walkway, 8 Oct 2023

Posted on 10th September 2023 by Boot Women

Our October walk is a varied urban walk which starts and ends in Birmingham City Centre, taking in 2 canals and the old Harborne Railway, now a city ‘greenway’. It involves some street walking (across Edgbaston to Harborne) and we … Continue reading →

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Next walk: Manor Farm Park and Bournville, 10 Sept 2023

Posted on 24th August 2023 by Boot Women

Our September walk will be a history walk through Manor Farm Park and around Bournville in Birmingham. It will also be a celebration of Gill Coffin’s 80th birthday! The park, which dates back to medieval times, includes a restored lake with … Continue reading →

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Next walk: Bartley Reservoir, 9 July

Posted on 21st June 2023 by Boot Women

Our July walk will be a 7.5 mile circular starting at Bartley Reservoir. It covers a mixture of terrains – woodland, farmland, bridle paths and road/lanes. Well behaved dogs are welcome, but there are a few stiles and there may … Continue reading →

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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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