Beacon Way
35 km / 22 miles
This green route is from Sandwell at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, and goes via the outskirts of Birmingham through the countryside of Walsall and into Staffordshire. The walk takes in the Forest of Mercia, lakes, nature reserves, woods, and the banks of canals. The northern end links with the Heart of England Way on Gentleshaw Common. Only the section from Sandwell to Chasewater is shown on OS maps.
The linking waymarked Forest of Mercia Timberland Trail (9 miles and on OS mapping) is a circular walk in the Forest of Mercia north of Walsall.
Connected Paths:
| Linked Paths: | Forest of Mercia Timberland Trail; Heart of England Way; Mercian Way; Monarch's Way; Staffordshire Way Click to show 2 more Linked Paths |
Details:
| Waymark: | Horseshoe and name on black disc | |
| Attributes: | Easy; Cycle Route; Lake/Reservoir/Loch; Canal; Urban | |
| Start: | SP018913 - Sandwell Park Farm, W Midlands  |
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| Finish: | SK051117 - Gentleshaw Common, Staffs |
Maps:The map to the right is from the Ordnance Survey. You can use the interactive controls to zoom in and out and to move around the map, or click on a marker for more info. (interactive map help) |
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| Ordnance Survey Maps (path is named on OS maps): | |
| OS Landranger: | 128, 139 |
| OS Explorer: | 220, 244 |
| OS Explorer Active: | 220, 244 |
Route Profile:
| 34.9 Km (21.7 miles) 370 m (1,214 ft) ascent 225 m (738 ft) maximum height |
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Publications, Badges and Certificates:
| Binder: | Roots & Leaves: Walks for all in the Forest of Mercia (Forest of Mercia) |