For Lesbians, Bi Women and Women Allies
Boot Women is a walking group for women, primarily lesbians, based in Birmingham and the surrounding areas. Our walks take place on the second Sunday of the month.
October’s Boot Women walk will be a gentle 5 mile circular walk from the Oakley Arms pub in Brewood (pronounced “Brood!”) in South Staffordshire.
It crosses arable fields and follows quiet tracks and lanes with Belvide Reservoir and the former Black Ladies Priory to take in along the way. There is plenty of wildlife to enjoy, including a wealth of wildfowl on the reservoir which is managed as a nature reserve. There is also some interesting history to this area.The walk is relatively flat with just a few gentle slopes. There are no stiles or kissing gates on route, just a few single bridle gates and one sleeper bridge to negotiate. The paths can be muddy or waterlogged at times and they are also rutted and uneven in part so good boots are a must.
Brewood is a small village in South Staffordshire, located about 11 miles south of Stafford and easily accessed from the A5. The Oakley Arms is located on Kiddemore Green Road, between Brewood and the small hamlet of Kiddemore Green. It is a luxurious pub with a great menu and fantastic views over a lake for after walk drinking/dining should you wish.
Meet for shared lifts at Cannon Hill Park, Russell Road Car Park (B13 8RD) for 10.30 am departure or go directly to the start of the walk for an 11.30 am start at the Oakley Arms Brewood.Meet for shared lifts at Cannon Hill Park, Russell Road Car Park (B13 8RD) for 10.30 am departure or go directly to the start of the walk for an 11.30 am start at the Oakley Arms Brewood.The pub has its own large car park. The nearest post code is ST19 9BQ. Please park towards the back of the car park.
Remember to bring sensible walking gear, including boots, some lunch/drinks and something to sit on.Remember to bring sensible walking gear, including boots, some lunch/drinks and something to sit on.
Well behaved dogs are also welcome – but be aware that there might be livestock in one of the fields.
Any enquiries or just to let us know you’re on your way and/or running late, call or text the Boot Women phone: 07754 530 130.
Looking forward to seeing you there!