Tag Archives: Midlands

Next walk: Yardley Wood to Earlswood Lakes, 8 June 2025

Posted on 19th May 2025 by Boot Women

Our June walk follows an easy and picturesque route along the canal down to Earlswood Lakes. From the station, we walk over to Trittiford Mill Park and continue South along the River Cole until we reach the  Stratford-upon-Avon Canal. We … Continue reading →

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Next walk: Kinver, 9 March 2025

Posted on 16th February 2025 by Boot Women

Our March walk starts in the quaint village of Kinver. We will first head through a park area and start walking along the beautiful Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal. Heading towards the Stewpony we will encounter lots of wonderful wildlife and … Continue reading →

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Posted on 19th October 2024 by Boot Women

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

Posted on 22nd September 2024 by Boot Women

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

Posted on 3rd August 2024 by Boot Women

  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: Castle Ring, 14 April

Posted on 30th March 2024 by Boot Women

  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

Posted on 21st January 2024 by Boot Women

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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Next walk: Walsall, 14 January 2024

Posted on 30th December 2023 by Boot Women

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: Chasewater, 12 Nov 2023

Posted on 1st November 2023 by Boot Women

Join us in November for an autumnal Chasewater stroll. The route is an easy flat 3-6 miles through a reclaimed historic mining landscape. Depending on weather conditions and how we feel on the day we can opt for the shorter … 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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