Urban Walkout to Clent (10 miles)

Chosen and organised by Dee Whittle of the National Trust, to highlight  the partnerships and off site work happening that connect the Clent Hills and Millennium Green/ Three Estates - including Friends of Kings Norton Park.

We joined an urban walkout which mirrors the activities of the National Trust Founder, Octavia Hill 1838-1912 who was a great social reformer, who used to lead mass walks from urban areas into the surrounding countryside, believing passionately, that;

“The need of quiet, the need of air, the need of exercise, and…the sight of sky and of things growing seem human needs, common to all men.” 

Setting off at 10.15 am from Millennium Fields Kings Norton, a group of about 40 people, from various groups in and around Kings Norton, walked a rural route down the tow path of the Birmingham and Worcester Canal, alongside the meandering River Rea, over the wondrous Wasely's, up to top-o-scope of Clent Hills and down to visitors centre, greeted by warm fires and refreshments.



A unique networking opportunity and a first country experience for some.


Many of us never having previously walked a distance of 10 miles felt extremely accomplished, forgetting our aching feet as we boarded the bus home.  

Hopefully, the future will see many more events in Kings Norton as the groups link up and expand their ideas and resources.




Thanks to everyone who either volunteered, organised, drove the portable toilet, prepared refreshments, were stewards or first aiders... and took part.

Perhaps you would like an urban walk out?   Drop us an email.

Want to join a walking from Kings Norton Park?

There is an organised rambling group (South Birmingham Ramblers Assc) who meet regularly in Kings Norton Park and offer a variety of walks  http://www.sbramblers.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/


Northfield Environment Forum have organised explorer walks in the constituency ... there is a walk on Saturday 15 December meet at 11 am at Rowheath for a guided stroll around Bournville, led by Maggie Sweet.    http://ncef.btck.co.uk/LocalExplorerWalks/NORTHFIELD

History walks guides by the Kings Norton History Society are available too from St Nicolas Place.