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 [What3Words: ](https://what3words.com/about-us/ "See information about W3W")[///trains.plus.apple](https://what3words.com/trains.plus.apple "See W3W map of location") 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?