Alvechurch — Redditch

Alvred two
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By Jane Taylor on 26 Jun 2021

Distance

8km/5mi

Ascent

135m

Descent

140m

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Description

Via Rowley Green. Mostly rural paths with some road walking at Redditch

Via Rowley Green. Mostly rural paths with some road walking at Redditch

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This route has been reviewed by 3 people.

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Reviews - 3

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

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Grade 3: Route includes rough surfaces that may include small boulders, potholes, shallow ruts, loose gravel, short muddy sections.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Not present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Not present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Not present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Maybe present Cattle possible (1)
Present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Not present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Maybe present Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 100.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

30.0% of the route is on roads (1)

20.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

20.0% of the route is paved (1)

10.0% of the route is muddy (1)

There is no data on rough ground

5.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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1 surveys

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3X March 2022 by Olton and District u3a
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Start and end points

Alvechurch
Grid Ref SP0284672621
Lat / Lon 52.35165° / -1.95964°
Easting / Northing 402,846E / 272,621N
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Redditch
Grid Ref SP0382367508
Lat / Lon 52.30569° / -1.94534°
Easting / Northing 403,823E / 267,508N
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reviews

AnnabelW

02 Feb 2024 Winter
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Walked in reverse from Redditch to Alvechurch. A nice, generally easy walk with some hills and a few stiles. Also a horse field with a few temporary electric fences to negotiate. The first part through Redditch is along mostly quiet roads with some interesting Georgian and old mill buildings. Then round a sports field and golf course, through a quiet housing estate, to reach countryside. Lovely Worcestershire rolling fields, if quite muddy. Through a small nature reserve at Rowney Green with buzzard, tree creeper and long tailed tits. Also alpacas! At Alvechurch I went straight on to the station rather than right up to the town centre.

Dont miss the path from the golf course to the housing estate- its not that obvious (see photo 7). Slight lack of arrows in the fields but since the path goes straight across the fields its fairly easy to negotiate.

David Sanderson

17 Jun 2023 (edited 25 Jun 2023) Spring
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A hilly but enjoyable route. Not that direct, but is forced into its choices by lack of crossings of the railway line. Safe, very offroad and wildlife rich (skylarks, buzzards and even a red kite). The path south of Rowney is well marked (fenced in) but was a little overgrown when I walked it. Steps and stiles, so not completely accessible.

Olton and District u3a

15 Mar 2022 Winter
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Generally easy walking with pleasant views. Numerous solid, high stiles.

Café in The Square, Alvechurch at the start of the route.
Short stretch of road before a signposted left turn down a drive and up field paths over Newbourne Hill to Rowney Green. Short stretch of quiet road down to Lower Rowney Green with signpost to field paths.
(Use of a navigation App useful for this next section as far as the A441, Bordesley Bridge, an advantage.):
Sharp left turn, not signposted, after crossing the stream to walk parallel with the stream.
Turn right at signposted field path at path crossroads climbing up to Storrage Lane. Head almost due south across fields to Dagnell End Road, down the side of Abbey Park Hotel and housing estate to reach A441 at Bordesley Bridge.
Easy roadside walking up to Redditch station.

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Descent

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