Wolverhampton Ring
A 27-mile long-distance path in the West Midlands which circumnavigates the city of Wolverhampton. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SJ 930 032
Distance: 27 miles (43 km)
Time: 10–14 hours
Duration: 2–3 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
219 Wolverhampton, Dudley, Stourbridge and Kidderminster
242 Telford, Ironbridge and The Wrekin
244 Cannock Chase and Chasewater
Summary
The Wolverhampton Ring is a 27-mile route around Wolverhampton taking in towpaths, tracks, footpaths, and old railways in and around the city. Inspired by similar ring routes like the Capital Ring in London, it links easily to the city of Wolverhampton via public transport.
The walk begins at Westcroft (Northycote Farm car park) and goes around the city via Mill Farm, Wood End, Wednesfield, the Wyrley and Essington Canal, Neachells Industrial Park, Moseley Village, Monmore Green, Priestfield, Freezeland, Lanesfield, Spring Vale, Deepfields, Upper Ettingshall, The Coppice, Sedgley, Ettingshall Park, Park Hill, Penwood Farm, Stourbridge Road, Bearnett Lane, Orton Hill, Orchard Hill, Blazebank, Lower Penn, Merry Hill, Castlecroft, Wightwick Bridge, Compton, Smestow Valley Nature Reserve, Newbridge, Stockwell End, Palmers Cross, Pendeford, Marsh Lane Bridge, Fordhouses, and Bushbury Hill.