Rutter Street Play Area

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Trail following history of Paupers in West Bromwich from the first dispensers of poor relief by monks at Sandwell Priory to the Poor Law Workhouse and burial site.

Starting at Sandwell Valley via the outskirts of Birmingham and the countryside of Walsall into Staffordshire. Take in the Forest of Mercia, lakes, nature reserves, woods, and canal banks. Named after Barr Beacon, one of the highest hills in this area.

A specially designed circular canalside walk, starting from Walsall’s New Art Gallery, passing through changing landscapes. Distance: 4 miles/6.5 km(approx) Duration: 80 mins(approx)

Heritage trail around Wednesbury, named after the Saxon god Woden, grew from a 10th c rural land into a major industrial hub. Globally known for pottery, enamelling & ironwork. Fortified by Ethelflaed, its rich history is now rediscovered via archaeology.

Starley (TfWM) Regional Cycle Network (Proposed route)

A semi-rural route following the curves of the canal, until it opens out into parkland at the Cannock Extension. Distance: 5.5 miles/8.8 km (approx) Duration: 45 min (approx)

Canalside route leading past Clayhanger Common and through Rushall, with a pub along the way. Distance: 7 miles/11.2 km (approx) Duration: 60 min (approx)