Beacon Way

A 22 miles long distance footpath in the West Midlands which begins in Sandwell Park, West Bromwich and ends in Chasewater Country Park. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.

Google Maps Open Source Maps

Statistics and Files

Start: Sandwell Park Farm, West Bromwich

Distance: 22 miles (35 km)

Grid Ref: SP018913

Climbing: 245 metres

Walk time: 8-11 hours

Days: 1

GPX Route File

Google Earth File

About West Bromwich

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)

220 Birmingham, Walsall, Solihull and Redditch
244 Cannock Chase and Chasewater

Summary: The Beacon Way is a long distance walk of around 40 kilometres (25 mi) through the West Midlands county and Staffordshire, in the Midlands of England. It takes its name from Barr Beacon, a hill to the east of Walsall, and one of the highest points in the West Midlands. The Beacon Way starts at Sandwell Park Farm in Sandwell Valley Country Park and extends as far as Gentleshaw Common where it connects with the Heart of England Way.

Useful Links:
Wikipedia
Long Distance Walkers Association

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