Beacon Way

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.

At 37.4 km, this is a demanding long-distance hike that may be split across multiple days. Experienced hikers typically take around 8 hours and 19 minutes to complete it end-to-end.

The route forms a complete loop, returning you to where you started. This makes logistics simple and the outing entirely self-contained.

A Regional Walking Network (RWN) route, this trail weaves through the regional landscape connecting villages, viewpoints, and countryside.