Section 4 of 4, North Worcestershire Path
Cofton Hackett to Solihull Lodge
9 miles (14.5 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 002 752. Finish: SP 101 781. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 122 m of climbing and 190 m of descent; highest point 203 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Cofton Hackett.
- Bus stops
- Reservoir Road, 170 m from the start. Directions SP 001 753Rednal Island, 600 m from the start. Directions SP 000 758Oakfield Dr / Middle Drive, 610 m from the start. Directions SP 005 757
- Car parks
- Lickey Hills Visitor Centre Parking, 370 m from the start. Directions SO 999 753Car park, 430 m from the start. Directions SO 998 753Lickey Hills Visitor Centre Parking (free), 450 m from the start. Directions SO 998 753
Getting back
The section finishes at Solihull Lodge. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Shirley, 580 m from the finish. Directions SP 106 784
- Bus stops
- Peterbrook Rd / Peterbrook Rise, 190 m from the finish. Directions SP 099 782Green Lane / Aqueduct Road, 350 m from the finish. Directions SP 103 784
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 53%, paved or flagged 33%, grass 7%.
About 35% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 31 stiles, 15 kissing gates, 13 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 46 m in a kilometre (1 in 22), starting 2.5 miles in.
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