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Lickey & Waseley Hills
Visorando Member
4.98 mi
+620 ft
-614 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Lickey and Blackwell CP (Worcestershire)
Lickey hills leading to the Waseley Hills and back starting from the Beacon on the Lickey Hills looking over at Malvern to the south.
Clowes Wood and Terry's Pool from Wythall Station
5.48 mi
+79 ft
-66 ft
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.
Wythall to Shirley Railway Stations, Rail Trails
Association / Club / Walk leader2.78 mi
+33 ft
-72 ft
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.
Earlswood to Wythall Railway Station, Rail Trails
1.65 mi
+33 ft
-36 ft
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.
Whitlocks End to Shirley Railway Stations, Rail Trails
1.64 mi
+23 ft
-39 ft
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.
The Lakes to Earlswood Railway Station, Rail Trails
3.75 mi
+52 ft
-36 ft
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.
Wood End Railway Station, Rail Trails
2.22 mi
+210 ft
-210 ft
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.
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Earlswood Lakes, Terry's Pool and Clowes Wood
2.82 mi
+66 ft
-75 ft
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.
Hanbury Hall from Piper's Hill
5.41 mi
+246 ft
-266 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Dodderhill (Worcestershire)
This Worcestershire walk includes delightful Hanbury Hall. Starting from Piper's Hill the route crosses some typical Worcestershire countryside. An easy walk, very little climbing is involved. It is also ideal for anyone wishing to take their first steps in using compass skills.
Shirley to The Lakes Railway Station, Rail Trails
4.88 mi
+66 ft
-36 ft
2h 20
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.
From Studley, Millenium Way
8.14 mi
+338 ft
-328 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Studley CP (Warwickshire)
This lovely walk is across glorious open countryside with a few gentle inclines, along riverside and through woodland with a short section along quiet country lanes. Suitable for dogs. The walk incorporates sections of the Millennium Way, where you will be guided by the distinctive black and white waymarkers. This is walk 42 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Danzey Railway Station, Rail Trails
2.86 mi
+118 ft
-115 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Stratford-on-Avon (Warwickshire)
This circular walk will take you through farmland and around the privately owned Mockley Wood, one of the larger woodlands in this part of Warwickshire. In the springtime, be sure to peer into the wood and see the unending, sweet smelling carpet of bluebells. Keep your eyes peeled for the rather incongruous rusting truck hidden in the undergrowth on the return leg - a local landmark!
Studley Castle
1.75 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Studley CP (Warwickshire)
Easy and short walk from the Studley Castle car park to the woodland, several fishing lakes, the Castle Farm and Nursery and finally the Studley Castle itself, before going back to the Castle car park.
Birmingham canals
4.66 mi
+226 ft
-226 ft
2h 20
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.
Brindley Place & the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham
2.36 mi
+102 ft
-82 ft
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.
Farmer's Bridge Locks & Centenary Sq, Birmingham
1.29 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
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.
Aston Junction & Millennium Point, Birmingham
3.38 mi
+144 ft
-157 ft
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.
Gas Street Basin & The Bull Ring, Birmingham
2.31 mi
+144 ft
-157 ft
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.
Hanbury
6.53 mi
+328 ft
-325 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Hanbury (Worcestershire)
A varied, circular walk, combining canalside walking, hedge-lined fields, historic buildings and parkland. The walk is indicated by the 'lock gates' symbol.
From New End - Millenium Way
3.57 mi
+266 ft
-272 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Cookhill (Worcestershire)
This walk, with a testing short hill near the end, is an opportunity to enjoy the attractive countryside in both Worcestershire and Warwickshire. Walk 2 from the 44 circular walks that composed the Millenium Way.
To Alcester, Millenium Way
6.70 mi
+79 ft
-102 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Coughton (Warwickshire)
This circular walk combines the delights of both town and country walking. Starting in the Coughton you will enjoy riverside paths, country lanes and gentle farmland. Just over half distance you go down the attractive Alcester High Street. There is also the chance to visit Coughton Court, an interesting and attractive National Trust property. This is walk 29 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Around Coughton, Millenium Way
6.62 mi
+236 ft
-246 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Coughton (Warwickshire)
This delightful circular walk starts from The Throckmorton near Coughton Court a well-known National Trust property. This is walk 23 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Coughton to Henley in Arden, Millenium Way
7.04 mi
+456 ft
-394 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Coughton (Warwickshire)
This is the 4th section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Coughton to Henley in Arden.
Dudley Parkrun
3.16 mi
+43 ft
-39 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Dudley (West Midlands Combined Authority)
The course is at The Dell Stadium, Brierley Hill. The course is run on a mixture of running track, tarmac paths, canal towpaths and trail paths. Some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain.
The route can be followed any time outside of the official event, but no marshals or signs will be in place to follow the route.
To learn more about the official parkrun event that happens every Saturday at 9:00 am, follow the link in the Worth a visit section below and join us!
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