Section 1 of 2, Beacon Way
Sandwell Valley Country Park to Rushall
11.9 miles (19.2 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 018 913. Finish: SK 022 009. OS grid.
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Warning: May no longer be open. This route may no longer be waymarked or possible to follow. The Long Distance Walkers Association lists it as an old route that can't currently be verified. It may no longer be waymarked or accessible. Source: ldwa.org.uk.
Up and down
About 203 m of climbing and 210 m of descent; highest point 227 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Sandwell Valley Country Park.
- Bus stops
- Europa Ave / St Eleanors Close, 320 m from the start. Directions SP 017 910Seagar St / Lloyd St, 900 m from the start. Directions SP 009 915Birmingham Rd / Beeches Rd, 910 m from the start. Directions SP 015 904
- Car parks
- Car park, 100 m from the start. Directions SP 018 914Car park, 330 m from the start. Directions SP 015 914Overspill car park, 460 m from the start. Directions SP 014 915
Getting back
The section finishes at Rushall. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Lichfield Rd / Cartbridge Lane, 290 m from the finish. Directions SK 025 007Lichfield Rd / Cartbridge Lane, 370 m from the finish. Directions SK 024 005Lichfield Rd / Daw End Lane, 370 m from the finish. Directions SK 026 009
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 41%, paved or flagged 36%, earth, rock and mud 5%; the rest (19%) isn't recorded.
About 5% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 5 gates, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 60 m in a kilometre (1 in 17), starting 5.5 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- The Boathouse, Rushall: 10.1 miles in, about 350 m off the way.The Manor Arms, Rushall: 10.1 miles in, about 250 m off the way.
- Café
- Sandwell Park Farm Tearoom, Mayer's Green: at the start.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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