Illey Way
The Illey Way runs along an old railway line from Waseley Hills Country Park to Woodgate near Halesowen. The well defined trail runs through some nice countryside and woodland passing Illey Pastures and Illey.
You can start the walk from the Waseley Hills car park. It's a lovely park with 150 acres of rolling hills, pastures and woodland with panoramic views over Worcestershire from Windmill Hill. The trail then heads north through the countryside, passing the village of Illey before finishing at Woodgate near the pretty Woodgate Valley Country Park. Here you will find 450 acres of rich meadows, woodland and small ponds with the Bourn brook running through the heart of the park.
Illey Way Ordnance Survey Map 
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Illey Way Open Street Map 
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Illey Way OS Map 
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Illey Way Open Street Map 
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Just to the west of the trail you could take a small detour to visit the historic ruins of Halesowen Abbey. The ancient site dates back to the 13th century when it was founded by King John.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
View south west from Windmill Hill, Waseley Hills Country Park
The Illey way path and the Monarch's Way pass over a stile.
Footpath through Woodgate Valley Country Park