Great WyrleyNorton Canes

Grenor two
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By David Sanderson on 31 Jul 2021


Distance

6km/4mi

Ascent

77m

Descent

61m

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Description

Leaves Landywood Station, cuts through small retail park before joining Hilton Lane. Crosses the A34 by The Star pub and then cuts into a footpath which goes briefly through woodland. It emerges into residential streets and makes its way north before you cross a style and then a field to emerge on the verge of the A5. There is no pedestrian crossing here so caution is advised. You can move further up the verge to use the central reservation. On the other side is a pavement which you walk along briefly before taking a series of footpaths which bring you out at the footbridge over the M6 Toll. The footpath on the other side is very well tended and despite being within 20 or so metres of the motorway at the start, it is actually a really pleasant walk. The path then goes around Kingswood Lake and a track takes you out to Washbrook Lane. You go straight ahead into the lane, where there is a short section of road walking with space to move into at the side if a vehicle approaches. After 100m you turn into a very well marked path through woodland. A series of paths bring you to the side of St James the Great Church in Norton Canes. After a couple of residential streets you join the pavement of the main road, which takes you the remaining way to the meeting point in Norton Canes

Leaves Landywood Station, cuts through small retail park before joining Hilton Lane. Crosses the A34 by The Star pub and then cuts into a footpath which goes briefly through woodland. It emerges into residential streets and makes its way north before you cross a style and then a field to emerge on the verge of the A5. There is no pedestrian crossing here so caution is advised. You can move further up the verge to use the central reservation. On the other side is a pavement which you walk along briefly before taking a series of footpaths which bring you out at the footbridge over the M6 Toll. The footpath on the other side is very well tended and despite being within 20 or so metres of the motorway at the start, it is actually a really pleasant walk. The path then goes around Kingswood Lake and a track takes you out to Washbrook Lane. You go straight ahead into the lane, where there is a short section of road walking with space to move into at the side if a vehicle approaches. After 100m you turn into a very well marked path through woodland. A series of paths bring you to the side of St James the Great Church in Norton Canes. After a couple of residential streets you join the pavement of the main road, which takes you the remaining way to the meeting point in Norton Canes

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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.
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Facilities

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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)
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Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Maybe present Picnic table (1)
Not present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

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Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
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Maybe present Very slippery (1)
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Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Maybe present 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)
Not 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)
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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)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
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Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
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Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
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)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
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 60.0cm (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

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
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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

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Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

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5.0% of the route is on roads (1)

15.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

40.0% of the route is paved (1)

10.0% of the route is muddy (1)

5.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

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Great Wyrley
Grid Ref SJ9876506552
Lat / Lon 52.65671° / -2.01969°
Easting / Northing 398,765E / 306,552N
What3Words split.noses.pinch
Norton Canes
Grid Ref SK0206608540
Lat / Lon 52.67458° / -1.97087°
Easting / Northing 402,066E / 308,540N
What3Words yards.atoms.return

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Hugh Hudson

10 May 2023 (edited 11 May 2023) Spring

Walked from Great Wyrley to Norton Canes. Mostly pleasant but a little wet and muddy in places, and there are several stiles.

From the meeting point by Landywood station we head east, then take a shortcut through the shopping centre to reach Hilton Lane, which we follow out to the A34. The way forward here is not signposted - the path starts just to the left of the pub and follows the edge of the field, then heads into the trees. I found a shortcut path to the exit onto Love Lane. We then follow streets out to the edge of Great Wyrley.

The footpath across the fields to the A5 can be very muddy and waterlogged - there are decaying duckboards on the last part. It also has three stiles. Cross the A5 with care and go left to find another wet and muddy field path over another stile. A lane leads us to the bridge over the M6 toll, and the footpath right beyond it is surprisingly good - a well mown grassy strip. Where a lake forces us away from the motorway, part of the path is on more duckboards, and at one point these disappear into several inches of water. Once past this point the path leads round to a lane which takes us up to Washbrook Lane.

The path into the wood is not signposted but seems well used, if a little muddy in places. It takes a straighter line than the official right of way, so trust the path not the map. Once we reach the churchyard the rest of the route into Norton Canes is on the pavements of quiet roads. There is a pelican crossing over Walsall Road just south of the junction. The Norton Canes meeting point is outside the Co-Op and like the Great Wyrley one it lacks seats.


Ken

21 Sep 2022 Summer

I walked Great Wyrley (Landywood) to Norton Canes. The route is easy to follow and offers the best alternative until the more direct Grenor-1 has been sorted.

Starting from Landywood station the parade of shops includes Andy's Ale House which requires a return visit during opening hours. The path alongside The Star starts in the recreation ground but soon dives into woodland along Great Wyrley FP7. Turning back I did note the sign on the approach to estate roads "Private Road Residents Access Only" this is unadopted and unrecorded as highway which leaves Great Wyrley FP7 officially a dead end path.

Great Wyrley FP5 from Pool View has a sleeper boardwalk over some boggy ground and on the day I visited a fallen tree blocks the stile, this will be reported so please comment when it's been cleared. The crossing of the A5 was fine but not a working day so could be a problem at other times.

The path north starts as a field path with horses then joins a track to the M6 Toll footbridge. The path is still well mown and a real pleasure to walk. The unnamed lake is popular with anglers, many appear to live there in the tents! The path has an excellent boardwalk over what would otherwise be a difficult boggy section. A seat offers a rest with a view across the lake.

The official line of the footpath does not use the car park access track which explains why there is no finger post and a sign reads "Blackfords Progressive Angling Society Private Fishing - Members Only" although the kissing gate looks like a right of way standard issue.

The short section of Washbrook Lane was quiet followed by a tree lined green lane leading to the parish church where a tap allowed me to replenish the water bottle. Pavement walking from here, although I did detour along the path in Cema Park.


David Sanderson

01 Aug 2021 Summer

Starting through a residential section of Great Wyrley the route reaches the Star Pub where it crosses the A34 and cuts down a footpath through a field and into woodland. It emerges on the north side and some more residential pavement pounding is required. Crossing into a field the footpath emerges on the A5 which required patience to cross. Soon after, another series of slightly overgrown but easy to follow paths ascend to a bridge over the M6 Toll. The footpath on the other side is mown grass and very easy to follow to Kingswood Lake. The path here is dirt track and duckboard and circles around until reaching a track which you use to leave the Lakeside Area. There is a short bit of lane walking along Washbrook Lane but I found local drivers to be courteous and there is room to move to one side. After about 150m you take a footpath through woods which guides you through to the edge of Norton Canes. The route from there is via pavement and is very straightforward. In summary, this route is pleasant and reasonably direct but was designed on the fly having had to turn back from Grenor 1. If it could be improved it could be maybe more direct and have a safer crossing of the A5 but until that route is devised I would definitely recommend this one!.


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