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West Midlands Region

Catshill and North Marlbrook CP

Beacon Hill Toposcope – Earl of Plymouth Monument loop from Bournheath

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Catshill and North Marlbrook CP

Beacon Hill Toposcope – Earl of Plymouth Monument loop from Bournheath

Moderate

1

hikers

Beacon Hill Toposcope – Earl of Plymouth Monument loop from Bournheath

03:02

11.0km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.67 km

Beaconwood and the Winsel Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Beaconwood and the Winsel is a nature reserve on the edge of Birmingham. The woodland is renowned for stunning displays of bluebells and is a great place for spotting wildlife. …

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2

3.96 km

Beacon Hill Toposcope

Highlight • Monument

One of the highest points for miles around, Beacon Hill affords magnificent views over the countryside and into Birmingham. Historically, beacons would be lit on this hilltop to warn of …

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3

4.08 km

Forest Reflections at Waseley Hills

Highlight • Forest

Lots of fallen trees in the woods following recent storms, so we had to take a bit of a detour!

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4

4.58 km

Monument Lane Pathway, Lickey Hills

Highlight • Forest

5

4.61 km

Woodpecker Trail Off-Road Section

Highlight • Forest

A nice walk, than walking along the road, you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere.

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6

5.14 km

Earl of Plymouth Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

Tucked aware behind the trees is this giant monument in tribute to the Earl Of Plymouth. Worth a little detour and is on the Woodpecker Trail.

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7

5.15 km

Lyttelton Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

Tucked away, it's easy to miss this little treat. There are benches to take time to take in the tranquility.

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8

5.34 km

Woodpecker Trail to 6th Earl of Plymouth Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

Walk up and path continues to the right of the monument.

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B

11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.60 km

1.88 km

1.36 km

940 m

221 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.61 km

2.16 km

1.36 km

1.26 km

676 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Saturday 17 October

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