Walking Group
Do you enjoy walking, want to make new friends, get some exercise and fresh air with stimulating company? Then come and join the Walking Group where there is always a warm welcome.
We walk on the first Wednesday of each month starting at 10:00 am.
The walks are usually around 5 miles in length at various locations, usually no more than an hour's drive from Solihull and often much closer. At the end of the walk we gather for a Pub lunch!
There can be anywhere between 10-20 members, and 3 dogs, on the walks. You do need to be fairly fit as the walks do include hills and have stiles to negotiate. Walks are taken at a leisurely pace and there is no competition for who is the fastest. The “walkers” tending to arrive at the finish and get to the bar first with the “talkers” arriving shortly afterwards. Dogs are very welcome and we have a few regulars but they come at their owner’s responsibility.
Members of the group take it in turns to volunteer to lead a walk. This involves checking it out in advance, booking the pub lunch and giving a brief description to the group co-ordinator who will distribute this to the members. New members can be supported in their first few walks by more experienced leaders if they wish. Good footwear is essential as are waterproofs and warm clothing for winter.
Why not give it a go and see how you get on? Join us for one or two of our walks which are advertised on our Website and Newsletter. Any further information can be obtained from the Coordinator - Ursula
Recent walks
Recent walks
Our February walk was rather different from our usual treks through the countryside. We headed into Birmingham city which both avoided the mud in the fields and gave us a chance to see the glorious street art around DIgbeth. The walk followed the route available on the Internet at https://walkruncycle.com/graffiti-art-of-digbeth-walk/ which takes in the main pieces of art and graffiti. We even found a fascinating indoor market, the Red Brick Market, on Floodgate Street. The outing was completed by an excellent lunch at the College of Food.
March Walk
The location of this has changed from that given in the February Bulletin as the planned walk, when tried out, was just too muddy to be pleasant. Luckily a member of the group had offered to take us on a walk around Arrow Valley Park in Redditch. The walk will start at the Redditch Beefeater, Bordesley Lane, B97 6AQ. It is 5 miles with just one field and then on footpaths in the park. If you are interested in joining the group for the walk please contact me.
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