BMC Hill Walking; West Bromwich MC Social Walk

You are invited to join a peer-led walk, hosted by West Bromwich MC (https://wbmc.org/home ), with member, John Edwards, guiding the route. This social walk, which is part of the club’s annual evening program of walks, will explore part of the area surrounding Sedgley Beacon. We’re excited to welcome you for a memorable evening!

Walk Details

Walk Grading: Easy

Distance: Approx. 8 km (5.3 miles)

Ascent: 185 m (610 ft)

Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours

If you or anyone in your party can’t attend after booking, please let us know so we can offer the place to others

Meeting Details

Time: Thursday 11th September, 18:15 pm for a 18:30 pm start

Location: The Beacon Hotel, 129 Bilston Street, Sedgley, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 1JE

OS Grid Ref: SO 92326 93982

Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8syE4ZgPJ37QqPbb9

Parking: Free parking at The Beacon Hotel, and may also be available in the surrounding area. Please park considerately

Please check out the BMC Liftshare service

Facilities: Toilet facilities are available at the pub

What to Bring

We’ll cover a range of terrains, so please ensure you are well-prepared with appropriate gear:

Footwear: Sturdy, water-resistant hiking boots or shoes with good grip

Clothing: Dress in layers, including waterproofs with taped seams and hood as conditions can vary. Please bring an emergency mid-layer

Food and Drink: Bring enough food and water for a few hours walk, particularly if you don’t have time for your evening meal, before joining; as there is no refreshments en route and whilst there is a fish and chip shop opposite, the pub does not serve food

Other Essentials: Although we plan to finish within daylight hours, carrying a small torch or head torch is required, as the nights are drawing in and the last part of the walk is an unlit area

Who Can Attend

Anyone, 18 and over. Well behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept under close control at all times, please indicate on your booking if you will be bringing a dog

Please keep an eye out/contact us, for future walks, where we hope to be welcoming children along too

Health Precautions: If you have any health conditions that might impact your participation, please inform us in advance. Carry any required medications, and let the walk leader know if assistance may be needed in accessing them

Covid-19: Please do not attend if you feel unwell or have Covid-19 symptoms

BMC Participation Statement

The BMC recognises that climbing, hill walking and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement

Photographs may be taken by the leader for future communications about the programme. If you do not wish for your photograph to be taken please let the leader know in advance or at the start of the walk

By participating in this walk you agree to act in a kind and inclusive manner. Bullying, discrimination or the use of foul language will not be tollerated

Questions

Feel free to contact John Edwards jaejed@hotmail.com