What we’re about
Birmingham Ramblers are part of the Warwickshire Area of the Ramblers. Its aims are to promote walking, protect and promote access to open countryside, protect footpaths and organise walks which we hope all members can enjoy. We are an ethnically diverse group with a mature membership that is young at heart and welcoming to all. We have a great programme of walks for all abilities, holidays and social activities.
Birmingham Ramblers have their main walks on Sundays twice a month and Wednesdays every other week. Our shorter walks are on Thursdays and Saturdays, usually two of each per month.
Please note, that besides the Meetup RSVPs, members wishing to walk must also register at our Eventbrite page. Links will be messaged to anyone who says "yes" to a walk.
Our Sunday walks are by coach, and the cost per person is £20.00, irrespective of distance. During the summer months when the evenings are lighter we travel longer distances to reach the locations of the walks. The walks may be circular, but often are linear, with the coach dropping off and picking up at different places, making for a varied and interesting walking experience. (Many of our regular members do not belong to the Meetup group so the number shown to be attending is not a true reflection of actual attendees, which is always higher.) Take a look at our website for a full list of events: http://www.birminghamramblers.org.uk/.
Birmingham Ramblers are part of the national charity The Ramblers' Association. The charitable aims are to promote, encourage or assist in: The provision and protection of foot paths and other ways over which the public have a right of way or access on foot, including the prevention of obstruction of public rights of way.
And of course people benefit from social walking and the effect on mental well being are well established.
Members of The Ramblers are entitled to walk with any local group throughout the country. The Birmingham group encourage and welcomes new walkers and potential new members may join us on up to three rambles before membership application is necessary for continued group activity. Membership application forms are available on request.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Saturday walks in/around Wootton Wawen and Stratford-upon-Avon (train travel)https://maps.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x4870cf5f5cd27c31:0xb0957aa0a9c531fe?entry=s&sa=X&ved=1t:8290&hl=en-GB&ictx, Wootton Wawen
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Choice of two walks - a longer walk of 10.1 miles or a shorter walk of 6.63 miles. Joining instructions and brief details for both walks as follows:
Longer walk Joining Instructions:
Take the 09.39 am train from Moor Street to Wootton Wawen, arriving 10.21 am. As this is a linear walk and the return is from Stratford-upon-Avon, we suggest you purchase a same-day return to Stratford, which costs £10.70. The return trains from Stratford-upon-Avon are currently scheduled for 16:43 (57 mins) and 17:06 (50 mins).
Longer walk details:
The 10.81-mile walk from Wootton Wawen to Stratford-upon-Avon via the Monarch's Way takes approximately 4 to 5 hours and offers picturesque views of Warwickshire's countryside. Refreshments available on walk.
Shorter Walk Joining Instructions:
Meet at Birmingham Moor Street train station at 9.15am, to take the 9.39am train to Stratford upon Avon which goes via Shirley, arriving in Stratford at 10.34. We will be in the rear carriage for anyone joining along the route. (There is a later train at 9.55 which goes to Stratford via Solihull, arriving at 10.47, so if anyone wants to use the stops on that train, or is arriving by car, we will be in the Stratford upon Avon train station waiting room until 11.00 am). Estimated return time is on the 15.43 train to Birmingham.
Shorter walk details:
Bring picnic lunch. Circular walk from Stratford-upon-Avon station. Morning 3.39 miles, afternoon 3.24 miles - Short walk 4 miles: Waseley Hills (Rubery, Birmingham) Thursday 22nd May 2025Waseley Country Park, Gannow Green Lane, , Birmingham B45 9AT
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Details of walk and joining instructions
The walk starts at 10.30 am from the Windmill Café in Waseley Country Park. We walk first down to the new Crematorium grounds and return to the Café, then climb to the top of Waseley Hill to take in the views on either side. Overall, the Walk is 4 miles long with a height gain of around 250 ft. There are no stiles. Underfoot is partly firm paths, partly grass, with some muddy patches (depending on weather). There are Public Toilets at the car park. Attendees may wish to visit the Café for refreshments at the end of the walk. There is outside seating nearby for those wishing to bring a picnic.
JOINING INSTRUCTIONS: BY CAR. The Car Park is located at the Country Park at Gannow Green Lane, Rubery Birmingham, B45 9AT. At the time of writing the parking charge is £3.00 for the full day.
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: By Number 63 Bus towards Frankley. The required end bus stop is the first stop after the bus has turned right from New Inns Lane into Boleyn Road (this bus stop is labelled Boleyn Rd/Crompton Rd. Nearest postcode B45 0NU). The Country Park is then accessed via the well-marked public footpath on New Inns Lane opposite Boleyn Road. This footpath leads up to the car park and the Windmill Café. If possible, please advise the Walk Leader by text when you are on the bus so that he is aware that you are on your way.
