The Tolkien Trail
Billesley
50 metres climb
Risk assessed route
Distance - 7.3 miles
Bike suitability - Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres)
Route rating
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Starting point
Billesley Tennis Centre off Wheelers Lane
Billesley
West Midlands
B13 0ST
Billesley
This seven mile route celebrates some of Britain's literature greats. Visit Sarehole Mill the childhood haunt of celebrated author JRR Tolkien. This and other local settings such as the Moseley Bog provided inspiration for 'Hobbitton' and 'The Shire' in his books - 'The Hobbit' and 'Lord of the Rings'. This is a fantastic route which showcases the cultural prowess of the West Midlands.