Halesowen to Windmill Hill, West Midlands

From The Leasowes we begin by following the old canal. Then we follow The Monarch's Way & Black Country Geotrail 1 to Waseley Hills Visitor Centre where there are toilets & a cafe. We will briefly visit Windmill Hill to enjoy the view. Next we will go to Romsley Hill & Romsley, where there will be a pub stop at the Swallows Nest. Finally we will return to Halesowen through the countryside. Additional Notes:Website: https://theleasowes.co.uk/ Circular Walk Start time 10am Estimated finish time 5pm Start place: The Leasowes free car park Time: 10am Grid Ref: SO975840 Postcode: B62 8DL What3Words: ///army.stack.fever Start time is when the walk commences. Please arrive earlier to ensure you are ready for the start Distance: 13mi / 21km National Grade: Moderate Walk Leader: Robert H. 🅿️ Is parking available? Yes, parking is available 👞 What should I wear? Wear walking boots/shoes or sturdy trainers - bringing a waterproof coat is also recommended. Additionally... If it's cold: gloves, hat, scarf, warm trousers and a fleece/warm top. If it's hot: sunscreen, hat, a pair of shades and a thin top - it may get hot. 🥪 Do I need to bring food? A packed lunch, snacks and water are recommended. 🚶 How hard is this walk? This walk is moderate and suitable for most people who have walked a few times. It should be doable by most people. I have never walked with the group before and/or don't know anyone, can I still come? Yes! This group is a great way to meet new people, socialise, get out in nature and improve your fitness. We welcome any and all people to come along. 🚗 I can't get to the walk, are lift shares available? There are a few methods to look for lift shares: Post a comment on the event Join our Discord and post in the lift-sharing channel, don't forget to specify the walk you are looking for a lift for. We also encourage people that are coming along to offer lift shares to others when possible. 🐶 Can I bring my dog? Unless stated in the description, dogs are welcome provided they are well behaved around people/other dogs and kept on a lead/under control in areas where there may be livestock. ⚠️ Some walks may have stiles, and you may need to lift them over. ⚠️ 📞 How can I contact the event organiser? Walks are led by volunteers, and not all of them use meetup The best way to contact the walk leader is via the Groups website wmwg.org.uk/walks It is unlikely the walk leader will read messages on the day, especially minutes before the event starts, so please try to contact them in advance with queries. 🗒️ Who runs this group? We are known as West Midlands Walking Group (WMWG), and are a Ramblers Association group, ran by volunteers. As well as walks almost every weekend, we regularly have social events and trips away multiple times per year. You can find more information on our website: https://www.wmwg.org.uk/ You are allowed to attend 3 walks before you need to become a member of The Ramblers (around £43~ a year). The Ramblers is a walking charity dedicated to removing barriers so everyone can enjoying walking in green spaces, as well as preserving and improving hundreds of thousands of miles of well-loved paths, tracks and trails across England, Scotland and Wales. Find out more on their website: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/ If you have any questions, please send us a message on meetup.