Monkspath Circular, Solihull, West Midlands

Monkspath Circular, Solihull, West Midlands

Saturday, 21st November
An ideal introductory walk or a leg stretch for regular walkers. A surprisingly compact and varied walk that features fields, woodland, different type of bridges, before heading to ponds, reed beds and boardwalks at the Blythe Valley Park Nature Reserve and returning back to the start point.
Optional visit to The Farm Inn at the end to have lunch or a drink.
Additional Notes:
Bus route no. 5 from Birmingham city centre – get off at Shelly Farm stop.
Or
c. 20 mins walk from Widney Manor train station coming from Birmingham Moor Street Station. If no train delays, the 09:25 from Birmingham Moor Street arrives 09:42 Widney Manor.
Toilet available on ticket kiosk side of Widney Manor platform.
Circular Walk
Start time 10:30am
Estimated finish time 1pm
Start place: Meet outside courtyard of The Farm Inn, 22 Farmhouse Way, Shirley, Solihull B90 4EH (free parking).
Time: 10:30am
Grid Ref: SP147770
Postcode: B90 4EH
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Start time is when the walk commences. Please arrive earlier to ensure you are ready for the start
Distance: 4mi / 6.4km
National Grade: Leisurely

🅿️ Is parking available?
Yes, parking is available
👞 What should I wear?
Wear walking boots/shoes or sturdy trainers - bringing a waterproof coat is also recommended.
Additionally...
If it's cold: gloves, hat, scarf, warm trousers and a fleece/warm top.
If it's hot: sunscreen, hat, a pair of shades and a thin top - it may get hot.
🥪 Do I need to bring food?
A packed lunch, snacks and water are recommended.
🚶 How hard is this walk?
This walk is leisurely and suitable for everyone.
I have never walked with the group before and/or don't know anyone, can I still come?
Yes! This group is a great way to meet new people, socialise, get out in nature and improve your fitness. We welcome any and all people to come along.
🚗 I can't get to the walk, are lift shares available?
There are a few methods to look for lift shares:

• Post a comment on the event

• Join our Discord and post in the #lift-sharing channel, don't forget to specify the walk you are looking for a lift for.

We also encourage people that are coming along to offer lift shares to others when possible.
🐶 Can I bring my dog?
Unless stated in the description, dogs are welcome provided they are well behaved around people/other dogs and kept on a lead/under control in areas where there may be livestock.
⚠️ Some walks may have stiles, and you may need to lift them over. ⚠️
📞 How can I contact the event organiser?
Walks are led by volunteers, and not all of them use http://meetup.com The best way to contact the walk leader is: via the Groups website wmwg.org.uk/walks
It is unlikely the walk leader will read messages on the day, especially minutes before the event starts, so please try to contact them in advance with queries.
🗒️ Who runs this group?
We are known as West Midlands Walking Group (WMWG), and are a Ramblers Association group, ran by volunteers. As well as walks almost every weekend, we regularly have social events and trips away multiple times per year. You can find more information on our website: https://www.wmwg.org.uk/
You are allowed to attend 3 walks before you need to become a member of The Ramblers (around £43~ a year).
The Ramblers is a walking charity dedicated to removing barriers so everyone can enjoying walking in green spaces, as well as preserving and improving hundreds of thousands of miles of well-loved paths, tracks and trails across England, Scotland and Wales. Find out more on their website: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/
If you have any questions, please send us a message on meetup