Tag Archives: Midlands

April walk: The Leasowes

Posted on 25th March 2018 by Boot Women

Our next walk, on 8 April, will be a trip to The Leasowes, a lovely wooded park with several ponds near Halesowen – a hidden gem in suburbia. The 5-mile walk has four quite steep inclines but no stiles. It … Continue reading →

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Next walk: Kingsford Forest Park and Coldridge Wood Circular Walk (11 March)

Posted on 11th February 2018 by Boot Women

In March, we will be walking from Kingsford Forest Park which is about a mile away from the well-known Kinver Edge.  It is a 6 mile circular walk. There is a short steep section towards the start of the walk … Continue reading →

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February Walk: Moseley Bog, Sarehole Mill & Shire Country Park (11 Feb 2018)

Posted on 31st January 2018 by Boot Women

Our February walk will be an easy six miles route from Moseley through the Shire Country Park up to the Ackers Trust where we will take a break. After retracing our steps back to the car park we will have … Continue reading →

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Next walk: Brewood (10 September 2017)

Posted on 13th August 2017 by Boot Women

In September, we will be going on a 5 to 6 mile circular walk commencing in Brewood and following lanes past Chillington Hall before returning to Brewood via the canal towpath. The walk offers views of the local countryside and … Continue reading →

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August Walk: Alvechurch, 13/08/2017

Posted on 13th July 2017 by Boot Women

Our August walk will take us on a 5 mile hike along the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, through farmland and through the picturesque village of Alvechurch. The path could be muddy, so make sure to wear appropriate footwear. Remember to … Continue reading →

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Next walk: Birmingham & Fazeley and Grand Union Canals, 9 July 2017

Posted on 12th June 2017 by Boot Women

In July, we will stay close to home and explore Birmingham’s canals on a 7.5 mile walk, starting from the Library of Birmingham. Remember to bring some lunch / drinks and something to sit on. Meet at the usual place … Continue reading →

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Next walk: Church Stretton, 11 June 2017

Posted on 29th May 2017 by Boot Women

On our next walk,  we will be returning to Church Stretton in Shropshire. Church Stretton is a most attractive town situated in the Southern Shropshire hills designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty. We will be doing a circular … Continue reading →

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Heavenly Hints walk, 9 April 2017

Posted on 13th March 2017 by Boot Women

Join us in April for our “Heavenly Hints” walk, which will take us through gently undulating wooded farmland with beautiful views. Hints is fascinating Watling Street Roman Road territory with place names like “the Devil’s Dressing Room” and “Gold’s Clump”!! … Continue reading →

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Hatton Wilderness Way Walk, 12 March 2017

Posted on 26th February 2017 by Boot Women

Our March walk will lead us from Hatton Country World through the Warwickshire countryside and along the Grand Union Canal, taking in the Hatton Locks. The walk has a few stiles and is a generally flat 4 ¼ mile walk. … Continue reading →

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Next walk: Aston Cantlow (12 Feb 2017)

Posted on 18th January 2017 by Boot Women

Our February walk will lead us from Aston Cantlow through open countryside to the hamlet of Newnham. There is a short incline at the beginning, and a few stiles, but it’s generally a flat 5 1/2 mile walk along bridleways … Continue reading →

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