Tag Archives: Lesbian walking group

January walk: Tettenhall, 12/01/2025

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 … Continue reading

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Birmingham Canals and Christmas Market, 22 Dec 2024

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

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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Join the Boot Women Organising Team!

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 … Continue reading

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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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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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