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Origins of Middle-Earth: J.R.R. Tolkien and Sarehole Guided walk

Sarehole Mill Friday 12th September Book

About Origins of Middle-Earth: J.R.R. Tolkien and Sarehole Guided walk

As part of Birmingham Heritage Week join a guided walk introducing the scenery that inspired J.R.R Tolkien when he lived near Sarehole Mill as a child.

The tour begins at the Mill and takes us to Moseley Bog, passing Tolkien’s childhood home. The route is around 2 miles in length, involves steps and a boardwalk that could be slippery when wet. Good walking shoes are recommended.

This route is not accessible to wheelchair users or pushchairs.

The walk will last approx. one hour.

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