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Slow Ways linking Solihull and Birmingham, Coleshill (North Warwickshire), Coventry, Henley-in-Arden, Kenilworth, Wythall
Great Britain / West Midlands / Solihull
Solihull’s six Slow Ways are 50% checked
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Walk to Solihull from further afield
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Birmingham—Solihull
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Birsol one |
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2 Z |
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Verify me | Distance 14km/9mi | Ascent 106m | Descent 111m | |
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Birmingham—Solihull
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Birsol two |
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U U |
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Survey me | Distance 12km/8mi | Ascent 66m | Descent 55m | ||
Solihull—Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
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Solcol one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 15km/9mi | Ascent 93m | Descent 71m | |
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Solihull—Coventry
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Solcov one |
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U U |
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Verify me | Distance 24km/15mi | Ascent 184m | Descent 234m | |
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Solihull—Coventry
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Solcov two |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 23km/14mi | Ascent 198m | Descent 245m | |
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Solihull—Henley-in-Arden
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Solhen one |
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3 X |
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Verify me | Distance 18km/11mi | Ascent 192m | Descent 246m | ||
Solihull—Henley-in-Arden
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Solhen two |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 19km/12mi | Ascent 192m | Descent 247m | ||
Solihull—Kenilworth
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Solken one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 22km/14mi | Ascent 219m | Descent 172m | ||
Solihull—Kenilworth
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Solken two |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 24km/15mi | Ascent 144m | Descent 95m | ||
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Wythall—Solihull
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Wytsol one |
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3 X |
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Review me | Distance 10km/6mi | Ascent 63m | Descent 84m |
Collective progress
53% of Solihull’s six route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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12 people have contributed to Solihull’s Slow Ways
2 people have pledged to walk and review a route
3 people have surveyed a route in Solihull
116km out of 181km have been walked and reviewed
245km of reviews have been shared in Solihull
Latest Updates
It will be replaced with Solihull - National Exhibition Centre (NEC) and National Exhibition Centre (NEC) - Coleshill....
Slow Ways Cristie
The were considerable amounts of road walking, with one section on a small verge along a busy road with no footpath, leading me to give this route just three stars. The route then takes you towards another footbridge (photo 9) before arriving at the large footbridge which takes you over the M40 (photo 10). ½ mile of walking along the busy Stratford Road via a footpath which takes you to Box Trees Road. Eventually the route takes you onto a footpath which heads to a footbridge over the M42 (photo 13), and then to another footbridge over the River Blythe (photo 14). The route eventually takes you to the Widney Manor Road, where you walk mainly along roads with the odd alleyway towards Solihull rail station. There are a good amount of steps, footbridges, stiles and gates to negotiate on this route, but I would say by far the riskiest section is the Box Trees Road verge walking mentioned above....
Steve Litchfield
I'm not sure the route is lengthened or any worse for taking a slight detour to get to the canal, my first photo gives the altered route I took. After leaving the retail centre of Birmingham, the route quickly takes on a historic industrial feel as you pass through the back streets of Digbeth to get to the canal, and indeed the first couple of miles of the canal towpath pass next to a lot of old industrial buildings which are adorned with much street art graffiti....
Steve Litchfield
From then on the route is pleasant, through fields, and a walk through someones garden (which is public foot path, but still a surprise). Reaching Berkswell is where this route falls apart a bit, your better off just sticking to the road....
Max
Jack Jamieson added Solken two, a new walk from Solihull to Kenilworth
Walk this routeOlton and District u3a added Solhen two, a new walk from Solihull to Henley-in-Arden
Walk this routeAfter walking 3.5 miles from Solihull, there is 0.75 miles of dangerous road walking due to narrow, uneven roadside verges and fast traffic....
Olton and District u3a
This is a nice route between Coventry and Solihull, but be aware that HS2 means the path might be blocked and a detour necessary....
Marion Frankland
HS2 an issue outside of Berkswell but you were able to cross the site (see photo 1) at a slightly off route path (see photo 3)....
Swifth
Fazeley Street has been closed from the junction with Moor Street Queensway to New Bartholomew Street for the construction of Curzon Street HS2 terminal, making it inaccessible....
David Sanderson
The route goes from central Birmingham, past the markets, through Digbeth, onto the canal towpath all the way until Olton before pavements and suburban streets until Solihull station....
pddys
As you make your way south through Small Heath and Tyseley the canal becomes quieter. There are numerous links to public transport from the bus routes at Digbeth, Small Heath and Olton and the railway stations at Small Heath, Tyseley, Acocks Green and Olton....
David Sanderson
An enjoyable walk with an interesting mix of environments, Starting in the city centre The route quickly moves from city pavements and amenities to the quite leafy Grand Union Canal through the suburbs of Small Heath Tyseley and Acocks Green before heading off the canal to urban pavements at Olton (each of these named suburbs has a railway station if early exits from the route are needed). At the canal exit point there are some potentially useful cafes and shops. The next section goes for awhile along the quite busy A41(with frequent bus services) but it has wide and safe pavements and safe crossing places....
Dave4
David Sanderson added Birsol two, a new walk from Birmingham to Solihull
Walk this routePaths vary from wide pavements to narrow unsurfaced and field paths....
Olton and District u3a
Shortly after Berkswell the route is blocked by HS2 construction work. Access to Park Lane isn't possible....
Slow Ways Darren
There were one or two points where the footpath could get overgrown in summer and muddy in wet weather but I don’t think this will present too much of an issue with the correct clothing and footwear....
ChrisRoberts
The majority of the walk is along the Grand Union Canal although you have to leave the canal and walk along some large roads at the last bit near Solihull....
railrose
Slow Ways added Birsol one, a new walk from Birmingham to Solihull
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Solcol one, a new walk from Solihull to Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Solhen one, a new walk from Solihull to Henley-in-Arden
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Solken one, a new walk from Solihull to Kenilworth
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Solihull’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SP1449479650
Lat / Lon
52.41467° / -1.78832°
Easting / Northing
414,494E / 279,650N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Solihull's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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