Notes: 6 miles (easily extendable; just keep following the path) from Solihull, along the Grand Union Canal walking viaâ¦. The circular Solihull Walk passes through the park and visits several of the local highlights including the Grand Union Canal, the Stratford Upon Avon Canal, Knowle, the National Trust's Baddesley Clinton and the lovely Earlswood Lakes. It received its Act in 1793 and was fully opened in 1805. Saturday 27 October 2018 . Safe Boat Movers Ltd ... M42 Motorway Bridge to Bridge 79, Solihull Gas Footbridge. From there, along the towpath and across fields to Ravenshaw Hall and then via Eastcote back to Hampton. About An easy-paced 11 mile circuit around south Warwickshire taking in the canal, woodland paths and arable farmland plus some road walking. This short, just under two mile stroll, certainly packs in variety, covering village centre, suburban road, open field, dense and open woodland, a drawbridge and canal towpath. Starting at the historic Saint Bartholomewâs Church, the route takes in a number of picturesque farms and conveniently, a wonderful pub for a pit stop. For a charming canal-side walk, look no further than Tardebigge. The first part of the walk of this section of the canal is without any locks. Pack : I carried a 30-litre daysack containing coat, trainers, digital camera and a spare top. Meet outside Library of Birmingham at 12noon, note change of time. The 5-mile route is one of the most renowned in Bromsgrove. Many thanks to Gill Shalley who planned and led the walk on 29 Jul 2017 when we started and ⦠Birmingham Canal Pub Walk. Start by parking in the heart of Hockley Heath, perhaps in Car Park of the Wharf Tavern with the intention of concluding the walk with a little refreshment there. The previous journey along the canal from Solihull to Birmingham had been a much less enjoyable walk than this one, with a much greater sense of desolation and urban decay. Getting to Olton was easy. The term âGrand Unionâ is now generally taken to mean the canal from the Thames at Brentford to the junction with the Digbeth Branch in Birmingham. The route passes close to two National Trust properties; Baddesley Clinton and Packwood House, making this a beautiful walk to enjoy. Beautiful day for a nice canal walk to take away all the stress. Solihull Station ; Start time : 08.25 ; End time : 15.53 ; Distance : 20.9 miles ; Description : This was a lovely walk along the canal, made even better by the fact that it was the longest walk that I have done for over a year. Saturday 27th October 2018. The Grand Junction Canal was built to improve the communications between Birmingham and the Midlands and London. See route map, elevation profile and description Tardebigge Canal Circular Walk. Very close to hospital & bus stops & train. Sport: walking, Distance:6.00 miles / 9.65 km, route no: 4255975. Grand Union Canal Birmingham 55: Oaklands Farm Angling Club Bridge 51 Birmingham Road to Bridge 52. Central Birmingham Pub Crawl by Canal. There are no difficult sections on this walk and it is a very pleasant introduction to The Millennium Way. Church Ln, Tardebigge, Bromsgrove, UK For more walking ideas in the area see the West Midlands Walks page. Grand Junction Canal. Please check trains as engineering works are being undertaken on the Solihull line. Get a train from Warwick to Solihull, then from there get a connection to Olton. Perhaps it was because I we heading away from the conurbation rater than towards it, but the canal seemed much more attractive on this walk. On leaving Olton Station turn right. At T junction turn right under railway bridge, cross over canal, go down to towpath and follow towpath under bridge. A walk from Hampton to Catherine de Barnes Common - "Catney Common", the only common land in Solihull - along the footpath above the Grand Union Canal to Damson Parkway. Only 15 minutes walk to town. This easy 4 mile walk would be very suitable for a short Sunday morning ramble, passing two interesting landmarks close to the village of Hockley Heath, namely Packwood House and St. Giles Church which are both worthy of a visit. Solihull canal walk via Catherine-de-Barnes.