English region
Walking in the West Midlands
Whaleback hills, borderland ridges and canal towpaths at the heart of England.
Dated walks
Upcoming walks in West Midlands
12 dates coming up. Check each listing for the meeting point and how to join.
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Walking routes in West Midlands
A few of the 42 routes shared in West Midlands, each with a map, distance and time estimate.
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Rudyard Lake Circuit near Leek
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Kidderminster to Debdale Lock: Wolverley canal towpath walk
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Pershore Bridges: River Avon and Tiddesley Wood circular walk
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Wombourne to Castlecroft: South Staffordshire Railway Walk
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Baggeridge Country Park: Bag Pool, Wishing Pools and woodland circuit
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Park Hall: pine woods, heathland and meadow circuit
More routes by county: Herefordshire Shropshire Staffordshire Warwickshire West Midlands Worcestershire
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Walkers in West Midlands
62 walkers based in West Midlands have public profiles. Say hello, or find someone to walk with.
Alexandra
@Alexandra
Stourbridge
Sam
@JustPerksy
Rugby
Shabina
@walking
Birmingham
angela
@Walker62
Ludlow, Shropshire
Cathy
@pootles
Oswestry / Croesoswallt
Chris
@Wanderer306
Bromsgrove
Richard
@RAS88
Stourbridge
Jakub
@jakub
Worcester
Jyothish
@Jyothish
Birmingham
Carron
@CSS
Birmingham, West Midlands
Katie
@Louly4
Wolverhampton
MARTIN
@Martin
Walsall
Region guide
About walking in the West Midlands
The West Midlands is better walking country than its city reputation suggests. Shropshire's hills include the Long Mynd, the Stiperstones and Wenlock Edge, the Malvern Hills give long ridge views across Worcestershire and Herefordshire, and Herefordshire's border country leads to the Black Mountains and Offa's Dyke.
Staffordshire has the heaths and woods of Cannock Chase and, in the north, the Staffordshire Moorlands on the edge of the Peak District, including the Roaches. Closer to Birmingham, the Lickey Hills, the Clent Hills and Sutton Park offer quick escapes, and the region's canal towpaths make easy, car-free routes.
Hill and upland guides: Shropshire Hills Malvern Hills
Landscapes and trails in the West Midlands
Shropshire Hills
The Long Mynd, the Stiperstones and Wenlock Edge: heather ridges, quartzite tors and wooded escarpments.
Explore Shropshire HillsMalvern Hills
A narrow, steep ridge with views over the Severn Vale, topped by the Worcestershire Beacon.
Explore Malvern HillsCannock Chase
Heathland, pine woods and deer, close to the edge of the West Midlands conurbation.
Wye Valley
Meadows, wooded slopes and a winding river, from near Hereford down towards the Welsh border.
Offa's Dyke Path
177 miles along the England and Wales border, crossing the hill country of Shropshire and Herefordshire.
Staffordshire Moorlands
Gritstone ridges such as the Roaches and Hen Cloud, above Tittesworth reservoir.
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Counties in West Midlands
Each page has its own routes, dated walks, towns and local walkers.
Good to know
Questions about walking in West Midlands
Are there group walks in the West Midlands?
Yes. Walkmates currently lists 12 upcoming dated walks in West Midlands. Each listing shows where to meet and how to join, and you can browse them without an account.
Where can I find hill walks near Birmingham?
The Lickey Hills and the Clent Hills are on the city's south-western edge. The Malvern Hills, Cannock Chase and the Shropshire Hills are all within easy reach for a full day's walking.
What is the Long Mynd like to walk?
A broad heather plateau above Church Stretton, cut by steep valleys such as Carding Mill Valley. The paths on top are mostly good, but it is exposed to the weather, so take layers and a map.
Conditions, access and opening arrangements change. Check the route, the forecast and any organiser's instructions before you set off, and see our walking safety guide.
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