The South Staffordshire Railway Walk runs for five and a half
miles from Castlecroft at the northern end to Wall Heath in the
south, where it continues on to Pensnett. The northern end at
Castlecroft extends through Valley Park.
The all weather surface makes it ideal for wheelchairs,
pushchairs and family cycling. Horse riding is allowed between
Greyhound Lane (Penn Halt) and Wombourne Station, and from Wall
Heath to Himley Car Park.
Refreshments
The Railway Café which is located on the South
Staffordshire Railway Walk in Wombourne has been open for many
years, but has recently undergone refurbishment and is now open
under new management. The Railway Café now offers a very homely
feel and is beautifully decorated with plenty of seating indoors
and outdoors. For more information and opening times please click
on the link on the link below.
Picnic sites run all along the walk including Penn Halt, Orton
Hall, The Bratch and Himley.
Car Parking
Free car parking is available at the Old Wombourne Station, and
at
Himley Station. The car park facilities are locked at night, so
please check the times with the Rangers on 01902 882605.
If you would like copies of the walking routes for any of the
above mentioned walks please contact Leisure Services on 01902
882605 or alternatively copies are available to download by
clicking on the circular walks link below.
Links
Circular
Walks
The History of South Staffordshire
Railway Walk
South Staffordshire Railway Walk
Wildlife
The Railway Cafe
PDF Document: Map of the Railway Walk (0.98MB)
Contact
The Ranger Service of South Staffordshire Council manages the
'South Staffordshire Railway Walk'. Please contact them on: -
Ranger Service, Baggeridge Country Park
Telephone: (01902) 882605
Fax: (01902) 882605
Email: baggeridge.sstaffs@virgin.net
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
manages the southern extended section (at Pensnett). Please contact
them on 01384 818181.
Wolverhampton City Council
manages the northern extended section (through Valley Park). Please
contact them on 01902 556556