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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 startĀ 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: 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 stationĀ  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: 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: Sutton Park, 13 August 2023

  Our August walk will be a nice, relaxing stroll through Sutton Park. The route is an easy 5km on good pathways. There are two gentle inclines. On our walk, we will take in the Jamboree Memorial Stone, Keepers Pool … Continue reading

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Next walk: Bartley Reservoir, 9 July

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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