Route: The Beacon Way

Submitted by Kyle Hackitt on Sun, 05/07/2023 - 02:56pm
Location
United Kingdom
Distance
22.2 mi
Vertical Gain
974 ft
Description

The Beacon Way is a 22 mile point to point multi terrain route in the West Midlands.

This green route is from Sandwell at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, and goes via the outskirts of Birmingham through the countryside of Walsall and into Staffordshire. The walk takes in the Forest of Mercia, lakes, nature reserves, woods, and the banks of canals. Barr Beacon, one of the highest hills in this area, gives its name to the route. The northern end links with the Heart of England Way and the Two Saints Way at the top of Gentleshaw Common. 

Total accent is around 974ft, approx 90% trail.

https://ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Beacon+Way

https://www.walkingenglishman.com/ldp/beaconway.html