Starting at Sandwell Valley via the outskirts of Birmingham and the countryside of Walsall into Staffordshire. Take in the Forest of Mercia, lakes, nature reserves, woods, and canal banks. Named after Barr Beacon, one of the highest hills in this area.
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52.61, -1.95 · rel 68309
52.61, -1.95 · rel 68309
Beacon Way
A 37,4 km loop walk through alpine terrain and lakes in Walsall.
Loop walk
start = finish · Walsall
37,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
25
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 11 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× viewpoint
6× monument
1× summit
1× Attraction
1× Water
Barr Beacon War Memorial
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Blue Plaque: Barr Beacon Beeches
monument ·
50 m off route
0,0 km
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Barr Beacon
summit ·
86 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Blue Plaque: Merrions Wood
monument ·
on the route
37,4 km
100%
Rushall War Memorial
monument ·
45 m off route
37,4 km
100%
Merrion's Wood
monument ·
191 m off route
37,4 km
100%
Finger post
Attraction ·
282 m off route
37,4 km
100%
Fishley Church
monument ·
290 m off route
37,4 km
100%
Pit Mound
viewpoint ·
298 m off route
37,4 km
100%
Blue Plaque: Francis Asbury Lived Here
monument ·
332 m off route
37,4 km
100%
The Sand Well
Water ·
374 m off route
37,4 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Beacon Way is 37.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Beacon Way takes approximately 9h 19min to complete.
Yes, Beacon Way is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Beacon Way starts at Sandwell Park Farm, Sandwell Valley Country Park.
Beacon Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Beacon Way is maintained and managed by Walsall Council;Heart of England Way Assosciation.