Map of Walks
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Chaddesley Woods
5.4 miles. The walk starts at the Swan in Chaddesley Corbett, DY10 4SD off the A448. The terrain is good, through woodland and fields. Can be muddy. Short distances on minor roads. All footpaths followed are clearly marked or signposted. The route is recommended in late April/early May when bluebells are abundant. From the Swan…
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Rushock and Purshull Green (Mud Free)
6.25 miles. An easy-to-follow circular walk, following quiet roads and two footpaths with no mud so it is ideal for a winter day. Starting from Chaddesley Corbett DY10 4SD From the car park of the Swan (a) turn right towards St Cassian’s Church. Turn right into the churchyard and follow the footpath around the left of…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…