Beacon Way
35 km / 22 miles
Staffordshire, W Midlands
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.
Details:
Path Type
Paths Marked on OS mapping
Waymark
Horseshoe and name on black disc
Attributes
Easy; Cycle Route; Canal; Lake/Reservoir/Loch; Urban
Start
SP018913 - Sandwell Park Farm, W Midlands
Finish
SK051117 - Gentleshaw Common, Staffordshire
Web Sites
Publications, Badges and Certificates:
Binder
Roots & Leaves: Walks for all in the Forest of Mercia (Forest of Mercia)
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Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities.
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
At high zoom levels the route is indicative only.
© OpenStreetMap contributors under Open Database Licence.
Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities.
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
At high zoom levels the route is indicative only.
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Route Profile:
34.9 Km (21.7 miles)
370 m (1,214 ft) ascent
225 m (738 ft) maximum height
370 m (1,214 ft) ascent
225 m (738 ft) maximum height
