Map of Walks
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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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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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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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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.…