A 17 mile circuit around Balsall Common

This route needs to be updated to accommodate HS2 diversions. Be prepared to follow diversions! Thanks.

Enjoying a drink in Ye Olde Saracens Head after the walk. Thanks to Bob for the route and to Denis for the drink.
Enjoying a drink in Ye Olde Saracens Head after the walk. Thanks to Bob for the route and to Denis for the drink.

A 17 mile circuit around Balsall Common from Ye Olde Saracens Head, mostly across country on good footpaths.


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