Walks you can reach from Shirley by train
Warwickshire · West Midlands of England | Walks by foot
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Hall Green Station to Yardley Wood Station (Worcestershire)
2m direct from Shirley.
Easy: 2km, moderate ascents. 1h.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Whitlocks End Station to Wythall Station (Warwickshire)
3m direct from Shirley.
Easy: 2km, moderate ascents. 30m.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Whitlocks End Station to Birmingham Moor Street Station (Warwickshire)
3m direct from Shirley.
12km.
Towpaths and river banks. Urban walk tracing Birmingham's waterpower heritage from suburbs to city center. Busy roads to cross; low bridges on canal sections.
Whitlocks End Station Circular (Warwickshire)
3m direct from Shirley.
2km. 1h.
Farmland, Christmas tree plantation, canal crossing, and suburban pavements and footpaths.
Documented by Heart Rail Trails.
Wythall Station to Longbridge Station (Worcestershire)
6m direct from Shirley.
10km.
Rural with woodland, fields, and suburban areas. Walk traces River Cole source on Severn-Trent watershed; passes moated medieval farmhouse; passes Shire Country Park. Busy main roads; muddy footpath sections.
Documented by Walk Midlands — download GPX route
Wythall Station to [Earlswood Station](/train-stations/south-east-england/surrey/earlswood) (Worcestershire)
6m direct from Shirley.
Easy: 2km, moderate ascents. 30m.
Short stretch on a fast-traffic road with limited verge; Can be very muddy or boggy.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Wythall Station Circular (Worcestershire)
6m direct from Shirley.
4km. 1h30.
Pasture, meadows, fields, riding school, canal aqueduct, River Cole, and suburban streets. Broken stile; horses present.
Documented by Heart Rail Trails.
Alvechurch Station to [Earlswood Station](/train-stations/south-east-england/surrey/earlswood) (Worcestershire)
8m direct from Shirley.
9km.
Hilly north Worcestershire landscape. River Blythe rises near Earlswood Lakes. Cars travel fast on twisty road with no pavement; busy A435 dual carriageway crossing.
Documented by Walk Midlands — download GPX route
[Earlswood Station](/train-stations/south-east-england/surrey/earlswood) to The Lakes Station (Warwickshire)
8m direct from Shirley.
Easy: 2km, moderate ascents. 30m.
Woodland paths.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Tyseley Station to Spring Road Station (Worcestershire)
8m direct from Shirley.
Easy: 1km, gentle ascents. 30m.
Streets and pavements. Short stretch on a fast-traffic road with limited verge.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
[Earlswood Station](/train-stations/south-east-england/surrey/earlswood) Circular (Warwickshire)
8m direct from Shirley.
2km. 1h.
Farm, heathland, ancient woodland, river crossing, golf course, and suburban road. Can be muddy.
Documented by Heart Rail Trails.
The Lakes Station to Wood End Station (Warwickshire)
15m direct from Shirley.
Easy: 2km, moderate ascents. 1h.
Stretches of road with no pavement.