15 Miler 2nd Option

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 24.25 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 7h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 81 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 82 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 170 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 127 m
  • ⚐
    District: Wythall CP 
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 52.38439° / W 1.88418°
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Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 162 m - Start near 224-226 Alcester Road, Hollywood, Birmingham, Worcestershire B47 5HJ, UK
  2. 2 : km 0 - alt. 162 m - Walk north on Alcester Rd towards Drakes Cl
  3. 3 : km 0.14 - alt. 161 m - Turn right onto Shawhurst Ln
  4. 4 : km 0.61 - alt. 157 m - Walk north on Shawhurst Ln towards Beaudesert Rd
  5. 5 : km 1.26 - alt. 154 m - At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Truemans Heath Ln
  6. 6 : km 2.49 - alt. 136 m - Turn left onto Peterbrook Rd
  7. 7 : km 2.49 - alt. 136 m - Walk north on Peterbrook Rd towards Fords Rd
  8. 8 : km 3.03 - alt. 133 m - Slight right onto Drawbridge Rd
  9. 9 : km 3.26 - alt. 135 m - Walk east on Drawbridge Rd towards Haslucks Green Rd
  10. 10 : km 3.26 - alt. 135 m - Turn right onto Haslucks Green Rd
  11. 11 : km 3.93 - alt. 144 m - Walk south-west on Tilehouse Ln towards Tythe Barn Ln
  12. 12 : km 4.27 - alt. 144 m - Turn left onto Tythe Barn Ln
  13. 13 : km 4.79 - alt. 143 m - Walk south-east on Tythe Barn Ln towards Three Acres Ln
  14. 14 : km 5.1 - alt. 141 m - Turn right to stay on Tythe Barn Ln
  15. 15 : km 5.19 - alt. 142 m - Slight right onto Calcutt Way
  16. 16 : km 5.33 - alt. 142 m - Walk south on Calcutt Way
  17. 17 : km 5.33 - alt. 142 m - At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dickens Heath Rd
  18. 18 : km 5.54 - alt. 140 m - Enter the roundabout
  19. 19 : km 5.56 - alt. 140 m - Walk north-west towards Dickens Heath Rd
  20. 20 : km 5.56 - alt. 140 m - Exit the roundabout onto Dickens Heath Rd
  21. 21 : km 6.41 - alt. 139 m - Walk north-east on Dickens Heath Rd
  22. 22 : km 6.41 - alt. 139 m - At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Tanworth Ln/B4102
  23. 23 : km 8.09 - alt. 127 m - Walk south-east on Tanworth Ln/B4102 towards Watery Ln
  24. 24 : km 9.63 - alt. 144 m - Walk south-west on Shutt Ln/B4102 towards Umberslade Rd
  25. 25 : km 10 - alt. 145 m - Turn right onto Valley Rd
  26. 26 : km 10.01 - alt. 145 m - Walk north-west on Valley Rd
  27. 27 : km 10.11 - alt. 139 m - Slight left to stay on Valley Rd
  28. 28 : km 10.38 - alt. 138 m - Turn right to stay on Valley Rd
  29. 29 : km 10.48 - alt. 136 m - Walk north-west on Valley Rd
  30. 30 : km 10.61 - alt. 138 m - Turn left to stay on Valley Rd
  31. 31 : km 10.71 - alt. 142 m - Turn left onto Wood Ln
  32. 32 : km 10.77 - alt. 142 m - Walk south-west on Wood Ln towards Mason Ln
  33. 33 : km 12.2 - alt. 154 m - Walk north-east on Rumbush Ln towards Fulford Hall Rd
  34. 34 : km 12.85 - alt. 150 m - Walk north-west on Norton Ln towards Fulford Hall Rd
  35. 35 : km 13.33 - alt. 151 m - Walk north-east on Fulford Hall Rd towards Dickens Heath Rd
  36. 36 : km 13.8 - alt. 150 m - Continue onto Tilehouse Ln
  37. 37 : km 14.95 - alt. 144 m - Walk north on Tilehouse Ln towards Tythe Barn Ln
  38. 38 : km 15.17 - alt. 144 m - Walk north on Tilehouse Ln towards Haslucks Green Rd
  39. 39 : km 15.31 - alt. 144 m - Turn left onto Haslucks Green Rd
  40. 40 : km 15.32 - alt. 144 m - Walk west on Haslucks Green Rd towards Rosebriars
  41. 41 : km 15.61 - alt. 136 m - Walk west on Truemans Heath Ln towards The Fordrough
  42. 42 : km 16.81 - alt. 154 m - Enter the roundabout
  43. 43 : km 16.82 - alt. 154 m - Walk south-east on Hollywood Ln towards Beech Rd
  44. 44 : km 17.28 - alt. 143 m - Continue onto Lea Green Ln
  45. 45 : km 18.3 - alt. 149 m - Walk south-east on Lea Green Ln towards Station Rd
  46. 46 : km 18.3 - alt. 149 m - Turn right onto Station Rd
  47. 47 : km 19.78 - alt. 166 m - Walk west on Station Rd
  48. 48 : km 19.82 - alt. 167 m - At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Alcester Rd
  49. 49 : km 20.4 - alt. 157 m - Turn left onto Brick Kiln Ln
  50. 50 : km 20.43 - alt. 157 m - Walk north-west on Brick Kiln Ln towards Wilmore Ln
  51. 51 : km 20.79 - alt. 169 m - Continue straight onto Wilmore Ln
  52. 52 : km 21.14 - alt. 169 m - Walk north-east on Wilmore Ln towards Silver St
  53. 53 : km 21.23 - alt. 167 m - Turn left onto Silver St
  54. 54 : km 21.61 - alt. 168 m - Turn right onto Batemans Ln
  55. 55 : km 21.64 - alt. 168 m - Walk north on Batemans Ln
  56. 56 : km 22.38 - alt. 167 m - Continue onto Baccabox Ln
  57. 57 : km 22.38 - alt. 167 m - Walk south on Baccabox Ln towards Packhorse Ln
  58. 58 : km 22.38 - alt. 167 m - Turn left onto Packhorse Ln
  59. 59 : km 22.92 - alt. 164 m - Walk east on Packhorse Ln towards Alcester Rd
  60. 60 : km 22.93 - alt. 163 m - Turn right onto Alcester Rd
  61. 61 : km 22.95 - alt. 164 m - Turn left onto May Ln
  62. 62 : km 23.45 - alt. 156 m - Walk south-east on May Ln towards Shawhurst Ln
  63. 63 : km 23.45 - alt. 156 m - Turn right onto Shawhurst Ln
  64. 64 : km 24.16 - alt. 161 m - Turn left onto Alcester Rd
  65. S/E : km 24.25 - alt. 162 m

Useful Information

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Other walks in the area

Walking Wythall to Shirley Railway Stations, Rail Trails

Association or club
↔4.47 km ↗+10 m ↘-21 m ◔1h 20 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Wythall CP (Worcestershire)

This trail is a linear walk between the stations of Wythall and Shirley. A wander through the pasture and meadows around the outer Shirley suburbs of Major’s Green and Hollywood (once a wood with some holly in it – no connection with Los Angeles!). Eyes peeled for the Iron Age hillfort!
If spending a little time in Wythall, check out the extensive collections of buses and battery electric vehicles at the Transport Museum or explore the 37 acres of Wythall Park. On the trail you’ll pass the Berry Mound Iron Age Hill Fort and nearby Berry Mound Pastures, a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Walking Clowes Wood and Terry's Pool from Wythall Station

Walker
↔8.82 km ↗+25 m ↘-21 m ◔2h 35 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Wythall CP (Worcestershire)

A walk starting and returning to Wythall Station, with opportunities to explore further. Fifty species of birds breed here in the woods. Wildflowers to be seen include bluebell, lily of the valley, cow-wheat, and bilberry. The Earlswood Lakes were constructed in the 1820s to provide water to the Stratford upon Avon canal. The labour force included prisoners of war from the Napoleonic wars.

Walking Whitlocks End to Shirley Railway Stations, Rail Trails

Association or club
↔2.64 km ↗+4 m ↘-10 m ◔0h 45 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Tidbury Green (West Midlands Combined Authority)

This trail is a short walk between the stations of Shirley and Whitlock’s End, passing by Dicken’s Heath. The route takes you through farmland, a Christmas Tree plantation and crosses the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal.

Walking Earlswood to Wythall Railway Station, Rail Trails

Association or club
↔2.65 km ↗+6 m ↘-10 m ◔0h 45 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Tidbury Green (West Midlands Combined Authority)

This short linear trail passes through Kidpile Farm and Fulford Heath, crosses the River Cole and skirts the James Braid designed Fulford Golf Course into Wythall.

Walking Shirley to The Lakes Railway Station, Rail Trails

Association or club
↔7.85 km ↗+13 m ↘-4 m ◔2h 15 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Metropolitan Borough of Solihull (West Midlands Combined Authority)

On this trail from Shirley you’ll follow the tranquil towpath of the Stratford- upon-Avon Canal, cross Christmas tree plantations, farmland and forests, and skirt Dickens Heath before reaching Earlswood Lakes.

Walking Earlswood Lakes, Terry's Pool and Clowes Wood

Walker
Earlswood Lakes, Terry's Pool and Clowes Wood
↔4.54 km ↗+10 m ↘-20 m ◔1h 20 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Tidbury Green (West Midlands Combined Authority)

Easy to moderate loop along the lakes and into the woods, ideal for wildlife and train spotting. An alternative and easier route is available avoiding the woodland part.

Walking The Lakes to Earlswood Railway Station, Rail Trails

Association or club
↔6.04 km ↗+17 m ↘-11 m ◔1h 45 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Stratford-on-Avon (Warwickshire)

This is a scenically varied walk between The Lakes and Earlswood railway stations. You’ll take in all three reservoirs making up Earlswood Lakes - and pass through Clowes Wood & New Fallings Coppice.

Walking Wood End Railway Station, Rail Trails

Association or club
↔3.57 km ↗+61 m ↘-61 m ◔1h 10 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Stratford-on-Avon (Warwickshire)

This circular route from Wood End station takes you through some beautiful Warwickshire countryside and the picture perfect village of Tanworth-in-Arden.
⚠️ The railway crossing part is apparently completely blocked off currently 'for safety reasons', please read the reviews and if you have done the walk please let us know how it went to help the author.

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