Walking
© Gorway Probus Club 29 May 2026
Gorway Probus Club Walsall
at The Aldridge Compass Suites
Walsall Arboretum
Walk Leader Brian Lycett
Thursday 4th June Walk- Brewood 5.25 miles
Main Walk Brewood is one of Staffordshire’s largest villages, it’s charming Georgian buildings, imposing Church & canal side setting provide an attractive base for this easy going walk. There is some pleasant walking through a part of the village, passing the church of St Michael & St Chad. Then following a short stretch of the Shropshire Union Canal before using bridleways, field paths and quiet lanes before rejoining the Canal.There will be a glimpse of the 18th Century Chillington Hall, home of the Gifford family… This should be a generally undemanding walk. No Stiles, toilets or cafe’s en route. Amblers Might like to consider taking coffee at Dobbies Garden Centre, Gailey Island on the A5. The Base Point and parking will be in the car park at the “The Bridge Inn” 22 High Green, Brewood. ST19 9BD, where we will meet for a 10.00am start. and return for lunch at around 1.15pm. View the menu at www.bridgeinnbrewood.co.uk Telephone 01902 9039664 Directions Take the M6 North leaving at Junction 12 and taking the first exit onto A5 North. Continue ahead at Gailey Island and then in about 1.25 Miles turn left into Ivy House Lane, signed Brewood. In less than a mile further on go right into Engleton Lane. On arriving in Brewood turn right into Bargate Lane leading to High Green.The Bridge Inn is on the right side immediately before the Canal. Alternatively:- Follow the A5 from Brownhills. FOOD PRE ORDER IS REQUIRED. WILL YOU PLEASE MAKE YOUR MAIN COURSE SELECTIONS AND LET ME KNOW BY SATURDAY 30th MAY Please let me know whether or not you will be joining. Brian Lycett Map: Explorer 242 Grid Reference SJ880089 01922 620748 (Mobile 0794 957 1090) email :brianlycett1938@ icloud.com 15.2 Miles 26 Minutes from The Crescent, Walsall WS1 2DD