Alvechurch to Kings Norton

A station-to-station walkWorcestershireWest Midlands

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Green Hills
Green Hills by Jemma Graham

Towpath along canal with suburban and greenbelt sections. Nearly 1000 years ago Kings Norton was valued five times higher than Birmingham for taxation; canal junction constructed 1796; area incorporated into Birmingham in 1911.

Waterway: three quarters along the Worcester & Birmingham Canal.

Woodland: a fifth under tree cover.

Warnings: Narrow road with fast traffic; dark tunnel to avoid (2.5km Wast Hill Tunnel).

A Small Hike
A Small Hike by Probee

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