Solihull From Home
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 6.91 mi -
Average duration: 3h 15 -
Difficulty: Not specified -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 98 ft -
Descent: - 98 ft -
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Highest point: 499 ft -
Lowest point: 390 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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Start/End: N 52.40763° / W 1.841° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 463 ft - Start near 238 Haslucks Green Rd, Shirley, Solihull B90, UK
- 1 : mi 0.74 - alt. 479 ft - At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Olton Rd
- 2 : mi 1.3 - alt. 486 ft - Slight right onto B4025
- 3 : mi 2.36 - alt. 436 ft - Turn right onto Sharmans Cross Rd
- 4 : mi 2.41 - alt. 436 ft - Turn right onto Streetsbrook Rd/B4025
- 5 : mi 2.99 - alt. 417 ft - At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Prince's Way
- 6 : mi 3.08 - alt. 427 ft - Turn left onto Homer Rd
- 7 : mi 3.63 - alt. 400 ft - Slight left onto Monkspath Hall Rd
- 8 : mi 3.67 - alt. 397 ft - Sharp left
- 9 : mi 3.82 - alt. 400 ft - Turn left
- 10 : mi 3.89 - alt. 404 ft - Turn left
- 11 : mi 4.03 - alt. 407 ft - Turn left
- 12 : mi 4.1 - alt. 410 ft - Turn left onto Blossomfield Rd/B4102
- 13 : mi 5.04 - alt. 466 ft - Turn right onto Longmore Rd
- 14 : mi 5.81 - alt. 472 ft - Turn left onto Stratford Rd/A34
- 15 : mi 5.83 - alt. 472 ft - Make a U-turn
- 16 : mi 5.94 - alt. 469 ft - Turn left onto Stratford Rd/A34
- 17 : mi 5.98 - alt. 469 ft - Turn left onto Stratford Rd
- 18 : mi 6.03 - alt. 469 ft - Turn left onto Stratford Rd/A34
- 19 : mi 6.05 - alt. 469 ft - Turn left
- 20 : mi 6.1 - alt. 469 ft - Turn right
- 21 : mi 6.48 - alt. 456 ft - Turn right onto Hurdis Rd
- 22 : mi 6.48 - alt. 456 ft - Turn left
- 23 : mi 6.54 - alt. 456 ft - Turn left onto Hurdis Rd
- 24 : mi 6.58 - alt. 456 ft - Turn left onto Middleton Rd
- 25 : mi 6.78 - alt. 449 ft - Turn right onto Velsheda Rd
- 26 : mi 6.87 - alt. 463 ft - At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Haslucks Green Rd
- S/E : mi 6.91 - alt. 463 ft
Other walks in the area
Shirley to The Lakes Railway Station, Rail Trails
Association / Club / Walk leader4.88 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.
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.
Wythall to Shirley Railway Stations, Rail Trails
2.78 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.
Clowes Wood and Terry's Pool from Wythall Station
Visorando Member5.48 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.
Solihull Railway Station to Malvern and Brueton Park, Rail Trails
5.57 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Metropolitan Borough of Solihull (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This trail takes you through Solihull town centre with lovely views of St. Alphege Church, through two beautiful parks and along a stretch of the River Blythe. Keep an eye out for the 15th century Manor House on the high street, the Joseph Boehm statue in Malvern Park, and the blue tits, woodpeckers, long-tailed tits and nuthatches at Parkridge Nature Reserve.
Olton to Shirley Railway Stations, Rail Trails
7.72 mi
+102 ft
-69 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Metropolitan Borough of Solihull (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This trail from Olton follows the towpath along the Grand Union Canal to Tyseley, before turning on to the River Cole and taking you through the four mile long Shire Country Park – Tolkein country – and on into Shirley. You can detour at a couple of points to finish at Hall Green or Yardley Wood stations. As you leave Olton station you’ll see the Saxon King on Horse stainless steel sculpture.
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.
Widney Manor to Dorridge Railway Station, Rail Trails
2.70 mi
+39 ft
-36 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Metropolitan Borough of Solihull (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This trail takes you through areas of Solihull’s suburbia and countryside, crossing the M42. Along this trail you’ll also cross the River Blythe, one of the richest rivers in lowland England and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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