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The above file is the GPX from my GPS device. Right click on it, Save Target As and rename from an XML to a GPX. You should be able to import into your GPX or mapping software.
Hamstead Station
Turn right out of the station and walk up hill to pick up the Tame Valley Canal. Head right and follow the canal past Alexander Stadium, under the M6 and down past the flight of Perry Barr locks, where the canal drops 106 feet.
Witton Cemetary
Cross and leave the canal at Moor Lane Bridge (road name clearly marked on bridge). Turn left at road and stop for a pint at the Safe Harbour. Unless you like real ale. Enter Witton cemetery and walk straight through to the other side. Turn left on the Ridgeway and first right into Gipsey Lane. At the end of the road, walk left around Witton Lakes. Walk through the recreational ground to Perry Common Road. Cross over road and pick up Perry Common Recreation Park at the Catholic Church. Walk straight through and cross Witton Lodge Road to walk north up Maxted Road.
College Road
We have a bit of main road walking now, but the bonus is that there are plenty of refreshment stops. Turn right onto College Road, going straight over Chester Road to the roundabout. Head in the same direction into Melrose Avenue. Turn right on Monmouth Drive and then first left at Stonehouse Road and into Sutton Park.
Sutton Park
You could spend all day exploring here.
We need to head for Sutton Coldfield Station, so head East towards the Visitor Centre and Town Gate. The Station is a short distance up Park Road.
Hamstead Station
Turn right out of the station and walk up hill to pick up the Tame Valley Canal. Head right and follow the canal past Alexander Stadium, under the M6 and down past the flight of Perry Barr locks, where the canal drops 106 feet.
Witton Cemetary
Cross and leave the canal at Moor Lane Bridge (road name clearly marked on bridge). Turn left at road and stop for a pint at the Safe Harbour. Unless you like real ale. Enter Witton cemetery and walk straight through to the other side. Turn left on the Ridgeway and first right into Gipsey Lane. At the end of the road, walk left around Witton Lakes. Walk through the recreational ground to Perry Common Road. Cross over road and pick up Perry Common Recreation Park at the Catholic Church. Walk straight through and cross Witton Lodge Road to walk north up Maxted Road.
College Road
We have a bit of main road walking now, but the bonus is that there are plenty of refreshment stops. Turn right onto College Road, going straight over Chester Road to the roundabout. Head in the same direction into Melrose Avenue. Turn right on Monmouth Drive and then first left at Stonehouse Road and into Sutton Park.
Sutton Park
You could spend all day exploring here.
We need to head for Sutton Coldfield Station, so head East towards the Visitor Centre and Town Gate. The Station is a short distance up Park Road.