Map of 28 Walks
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Alvechurch
2.5 miles. Start/finish (J): Scarfield Wharf, Alvechurch Marina, Alvechurch, B48 7SQ. There is a pub car park adjacent to the Weighbridge Pub. Alvechurch railway station lies close by. Terrain is good, through fields and along a towpath. One section on a footpath that follows a major road. Footpaths are well marked. Follow the towpath on…
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Alvechurch and Weatheroak
7 miles. A circular walk with sections on roads, along pavements and some larger roads that have to be crossed. Start point is Alvechurch Railway Station, Alvechurch B48 7NR. From Alvechurch Railway Station car park (a), cross Station Road into Latimer Road and follow this all the way to Snake Lane where you will turn…
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Alvechurch to Bromsgrove
6.5 miles. Start: Alvechurch Railway Station, B48 7NR, Finish Bromsgrove Railway Station, B60 3SF. This walk is well-marked and easy to follow. It is along a canal towpath, footpaths, minor roads and pavements. There are good refreshment opportunities especially if the walk is begun at midday on a Saturday. Details of all the pubs mentioned…
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Blackwell and Burcot
7.5 miles. Start/finish: Near J1 of the M42 either in the car park of the Forest pub, Lickey End, B61 0EZ, or Long Meadow Road (b). Well marked footpaths, sections on pavements and on minor roads. Leave the car park (pub users only) of the Forest pub (a), into Alcester Road. Cross over, turn right…
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Broome and Holy Cross
6.5 miles. Broome can be found off the A450 south of Hagley. With St Peter Church, Broome DY9 0HB on your left take the road ahead instead of to the left. There is space for two or three cars on the left. Alternatively, start at point F. Good terrain, through fields. Short distances on minor…
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Chaddesley Woods
5 miles. The walk starts in Chaddesley Woods, Woodcote Green Lane B61 9EF and can be found off the A448 Bromsgrove to Chaddesley Corbett road, Woodcote Lane (signposted Dordale and Belbroughton). There are a number of spaces for parking on either side of the road. Alternatively, start your walk in Chaddesley Corbett village (G) DY10…
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Dodford
5 miles. Start/finish: The walk starts in the car park of the Dodford Inn, which can be found on Whinfield Road, B61 9BG. Terrain: Good, through woodland, fields and small roads. Can be muddy. Short distances on minor roads. All footpaths followed are clearly marked or signposted. The route is recommended for summer when the…
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Drayton
3.5 miles. Start/finish: Car Park, Robin Hood, Drayton. DY9 0BW. Terrain is good, through fields. The footpaths followed are clearly marked or signposted. The Robin Hood (A) is a few yards down the road from the start of the walk. Turn right out of the pub past the small lane, and down the hill. Take…
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Droitwich Locks and Hanbury Hall
5.5 miles. Start/finish: Gateway Park car park Hanbury Rd, WR9 7DX (charges apply), by Droitwich Junction Canal. This walk combines two canal towpaths, footpaths and a historic hall. The paths are well-marked. From the car park of Gateway Park (a), go up the steps, cross the service road that leads to the rugby club and…
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Dunhampstead and Trench Wood
4 miles. Start/finish: Dunhampstead, Droitwich WR9 7JX. Well-marked footpaths, across fields, woodland, railway crossing and canal towpath. The walk starts (a) in the small village of Dunhampstead by Fir Tree Farm Shop and Café. Walk towards the railway crossing and take the footpath before the railway line on the right. The path (b) crosses the…
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Grimley
5 miles. Start/finish: The Camp House, Grimley, WR2 6LX near Holt Fleet (A443). Terrain is good, following a towpath, through fields and woods. The footpaths followed are clearly marked or signposted. The walk starts at the Camp House car park (A) at the end of Camp Lane. Follow the path around the pub and head…
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Hollies Hill
3 miles. Start/finish: The Holly Bush pub, Bromsgrove rd, DY9 9UG off the A491 near Belbroughton. Terrain is good but can be muddy in wet weather, through fields and bridleways. Some steep sections. Short distances on minor roads. A short section along the footpath beside a main road. All footpaths followed are clearly marked or…
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Holt Fleet
4.5 miles. Start/finish: The car park of the Fruiterer’s Arms, Uphampton, WR9 0JW near Ombersley. Terrain is good, through fields. Some stretches on roads. Most of the footpaths followed are clearly marked or signposted. From the car park of the Fruiterer’s Arms (A) turn right and walk along the road, past the caravan park to…
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Hopwood
5 miles. An easy to follow circular walk with easy terrain and well-marked paths. Some sections on roads or along pavements and some larger roads have to be crossed. The final section follows a canal towpath. Start point is Alvechurch Railway Station, Alvechurch B48 7NR. From Alvechurch Railway Station car park (a), follow Station Road…
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Housman Circular
3 miles. Circular walk with easy terrain with well-marked paths and some sections on quiet roads or along pavements. Start point, flower beds and notice board at the junction of Gibb Ln and Golden Cross Ln, Catshill B61 0JR. From (A), carefully cross the road and walk down Golden Cross Ln, past the shops on…
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Lickey and Chadwich
6.5 miles. Start/finish: Birmingham Road, Lydiate Ash, B61 0HT near Singletons Nurseries and The Potting Shed Cafe. Along minor roads, some with pavements, well-marked footpaths (some can be muddy) and a country park. Hilly. From Singletons Nurseries (a) follow Birmingham Road. This is the former A38 (spot the original milestone) that is now a dead…
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Lickey End
5.5 miles. Moderate terrain and an easy to follow circular walk, following roads and footpaths with some climbs. Starting from the Royal Oak, Barley Mow Lane, Catshill B61 0LU. From the car park of the Royal Oak (a) turn right and walk up Barley Mow Lane. At the top of the road, turn left and use…
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Marlbrook and Lickey Rock
3.6 miles. Moderate terrain with gentle climbs and one steep flight of steps. Note that two sections are along roads that have no pavement, so particular care should be taken to look out for traffic along these sections. Start point, flower beds and notice board at the junction of Gibb Lane and Golden Cross Lane,…
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Park Gate
2 ¼ miles. Start/finish: The Park Gate Inn, near Bromsgrove, B61 9AJ (A448). Terrain: Good, through fields and woods. Some steep sections. The footpaths followed are clearly marked or signposted. From the car park (A) of the Park Gate follow the Monarch’s Way footpath as it follows a virtually straight line through gates and over…
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Pepper Wood and Bournheath
3½ mile Starts and finishes at Pepper Wood car park, Dordale Rd, B61 9JT. It can be found on the road between Bournheath and Belbroughton. Alternatively, you can walk from Catshill and join the walk at point I, by the New Inn. The terrain is generally good, through woodlands and fields, some of which can…
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Rushock
7.5 miles. Start/finish: Rowberry’s Garden Centre, Chaddesley Corbett DY10 4QN. This walk is an interesting mix of paths, small settlements, minor roads, streams, a garden and woodland. Most of the paths are well-marked. There are a number of footpaths around Elmbridge Fishery which need more careful navigation. From the car park of the garden centre…
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Shenstone
4.5 miles. Start/finish: Podmoor (A442) which lies 3 miles south of Kidderminster. There is a Garden Centre/Cafe with a car park in Whitlenge Lane, DY10 4HD or alternatively, there is limited roadside parking in the village. Alternatively, you may choose to start the walk at the Plough, Shenstone, WS14 0JN (O) Terrain is good on…
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Tardebigge
6 miles. Start/finish: Tardebigge New Wharf, Alester Rd, Tardebigge B60 1NF. Terrain is good on footpaths, tracks and through fields. Stretches on minor roads. Footpaths are generally well marked but can be very muddy. Follow the track round the rear of the boatyard (A) and cross the canal at the top lock (B). This is…
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Timberhonger
5 miles (4 if short version). Car park of the Park Gate Inn, Kidderminster Rd, Bromsgrove, B61 9AJ on the A448. Terrain is generally good, through fields and some stretches along minor roads. Most but not all footpaths are well marked. Carefully cross the A448, and walk up the road (A) opposite the Park Gate…
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Weatheroak
3 miles. Start/finish: Car park of the Coach and Horses, Weatheroak, B48 7EA near Alvechurch. Terrain is generally good, through fields and some stretches along minor roads. Most but not all footpaths are well marked. Turn right out of the Coach and Horses (A) and walk past the tiny brewery that stands in front of…
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Wildmoor
4 miles. There is a lay-by on Stourbridge Road, Bournheath B61 9LJ as you approach Fairfield and cross the M5 motorway. Terrain is generally good, through fields. Some small sections may be overgrown. Short distances on minor roads and footpaths; one along an A road verge. Most footpaths are well-marked. From the layby, follow the…
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Withybed Green
4 miles. Start/finish: The Crown (A) at Withybed Green, Alvechurch B48 7PN. There is a small pub car park or alternatively, Alvechurch railway station and the Weighbridge Pub (I) lies close to Alvechurch marina. Terrain is good, through fields and along a towpath. Steady hills. Stretches on minor roads and footpaths. Footpaths are well marked.…
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Woodgate
3.5 miles. Start/finish: Woodgate, B60 4HG near Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove. The terrain is generally good, through fields, woods and some stretches along minor roads. Most footpaths are well-marked. From the crossroads (site of the former Gate Hangs Well) (A) head North up Whitford Bridge Road. A short distance up the lane, take the footpath to…