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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.86 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 3h 15 
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    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 52 m
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    Vertical drop: - 56 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 157 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 115 m
  • ⚐
    District: Birmingham 
  • ⚑
    Start: N 52.4309° / W 1.89698°
  • ⚑
    End: N 52.42374° / W 1.92913°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 151 m - Start near 11 Abbots Rd, Birmingham B14 7QD, UK
  2. 2 : km 0 - alt. 151 m - Walk north-west on Abbots Rd towards Vicarage Rd/B4122
  3. 3 : km 0.03 - alt. 151 m - Turn right onto Vicarage Rd/B4122
  4. 4 : km 0.36 - alt. 157 m - Turn right onto Alcester Rd S/A435
  5. 5 : km 0.48 - alt. 156 m - Turn left onto Addison Rd/B4146
  6. 6 : km 1.13 - alt. 153 m - Continue onto Brook Ln/B4146
  7. 7 : km 1.58 - alt. 148 m - Slight left to stay on Brook Ln/B4146
  8. 8 : km 1.61 - alt. 148 m - At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Coldbath Rd/B4146
  9. 9 : km 3.14 - alt. 119 m - Walk north-east on Cole Bank Rd/B4146
  10. 10 : km 3.34 - alt. 119 m - At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sarehole Rd
  11. 11 : km 3.62 - alt. 118 m - Turn right onto Green Rd
  12. 12 : km 3.62 - alt. 118 m - Walk west on Green Rd towards Sarehole Rd
  13. 13 : km 4.05 - alt. 132 m - Turn left onto Springfield Rd
  14. 14 : km 4.06 - alt. 132 m - Turn right onto Wake Green Rd
  15. 15 : km 4.08 - alt. 133 m - Walk north-west on Wake Green Rd towards Pool Meadow Cl
  16. 16 : km 4.55 - alt. 142 m - Walk north-west on Wake Green Rd towards Windermere Rd
  17. 17 : km 4.68 - alt. 144 m - Turn left onto Windermere Rd
  18. 18 : km 4.86 - alt. 147 m - Walk west on Windermere Rd towards Ashleigh Grove
  19. 19 : km 5.17 - alt. 139 m - Turn left onto Yardley Wood Rd
  20. 20 : km 5.18 - alt. 138 m - Walk south-east on Yardley Wood Rd towards Linkswood Cl
  21. 21 : km 5.59 - alt. 138 m - Walk north on Yardley Wood Rd
  22. 22 : km 5.6 - alt. 137 m - At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Coldbath Rd/B4146
  23. 23 : km 6.03 - alt. 147 m - Walk south-west on Coldbath Rd/B4146 towards Milbrook Gardens
  24. 24 : km 6.22 - alt. 147 m - At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Wheeler's Ln/A4040
  25. 25 : km 6.57 - alt. 149 m - Walk west on Wheeler's Ln/A4040 towards Hollybank Rd
  26. 26 : km 7 - alt. 143 m - Walk south-west on Wheeler's Ln/A4040
  27. 27 : km 7.21 - alt. 144 m - At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Howard Rd E/A4040
  28. 28 : km 7.49 - alt. 147 m - Walk west on Howard Rd E/A4040 towards Alcester Rd S/A435
  29. 29 : km 7.91 - alt. 153 m - Walk west on Howard Rd/A4040 towards Colmore Rd
  30. 30 : km 8.2 - alt. 155 m - Walk north-west on Howard Rd/A4040 towards Vicarage Rd/B4122
  31. 31 : km 8.21 - alt. 155 m - Turn left onto Vicarage Rd/A4040
  32. 32 : km 8.45 - alt. 157 m - Turn right onto Cartland Rd
  33. 33 : km 8.59 - alt. 152 m - Walk north-west on Cartland Rd towards Priory Rd
  34. 34 : km 8.87 - alt. 144 m - Walk west on Cartland Rd towards Lyndworth Rd
  35. 35 : km 9.3 - alt. 124 m - Walk west on Cartland Rd towards River Brook Dr
  36. 36 : km 9.55 - alt. 122 m - Turn left onto Pershore Rd/A441
  37. 37 : km 9.97 - alt. 127 m - Turn right onto Bournville Ln
  38. 38 : km 10.08 - alt. 132 m - Walk west on Bournville Ln towards Regent St
  39. 39 : km 10.16 - alt. 133 m - Turn left onto Victoria Rd
  40. 40 : km 10.34 - alt. 137 m - Turn right onto Mary Vale Rd
  41. 41 : km 10.62 - alt. 145 m - Turn left onto Franklin Rd
  42. 42 : km 10.85 - alt. 142 m - Turn right
  43. E : km 10.86 - alt. 142 m

Useful Information

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

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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 Birmingham canals

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↔7.50 km ↗+31 m ↘-30 m ◔2h 15 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Birmingham (West Midlands Combined Authority)

A circular walk along Birmingham canals, between old and new buildings. Ideal walk to photograph some unusual places and buildings.

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 Brindley Place & the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

Walker
↔3.80 km ↗+28 m ↘-24 m ◔1h 10 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Birmingham (West Midlands Combined Authority)

This walk in Birmingham takes you through some modern redevelopment that is based around Birmingham's heritage before continuing to visit an area that has much heritage on offer but is still in use for its original purpose. The latter area is the Jewellery Quarter which even today is a fascinating place to explore.

Walking Aston Junction & Millennium Point, Birmingham

Walker
↔5.44 km ↗+43 m ↘-47 m ◔1h 40 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Birmingham (West Midlands Combined Authority)

This walk explores the Industrial and canal heritage in Britain's second city, Birmingham. In addition the route includes some of the modern additions to Birmingham's history including the Bull Ring Shopping Centre.

Walking Gas Street Basin & The Bull Ring, Birmingham

Walker
↔3.71 km ↗+31 m ↘-35 m ◔1h 10 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Birmingham (West Midlands Combined Authority)

This stroll explores the modern face of the City of Birmingham with a peep into its past. The start is outside the Council House in Victoria Square.

Walking Farmer's Bridge Locks & Centenary Sq, Birmingham

Walker
↔2.07 km ↗+14 m ↘-17 m ◔0h 40 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Birmingham (West Midlands Combined Authority)

A look at the industrial heritage of the City of Birmingham. This city walk explores the northwestern sector of central Birmingham.

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.

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