A 6 - MILE STRETCH OF VIRTUALLY ROAD FREE ROUTES, AVOIDING THE ALREADY OVERLOADED, UNINVESTED ROAD, COMMUTER AND PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE AT SEVERAL MAJOR LOCATIONS, CONNECTING SEVERAL VITAL INTERSECTIONS, CONNECTING SEVERAL VITAL SPACES AND RECONNECTING SEVERAL VITAL COMMUNITIES ALL WITH EACH OTHER, AND THOSE MUCH FURTHER AFIELD.
HONESTLY, IT JUST GOES ON AND ON AND ON...
THIS IS COST EFFECTIVE, INTELLIGENT, COMMON SENSE
THE HIVE EFFECT - CHANGE HAS COME
The Queens Highway
The Queens Highway is a 6-mile route that runs along the A4123, The National Grid Pylons & Power Lines, and The M5 Motorway, in an area called Sad-Unwell. It re-connects the neglected and abandoned communities that survive along this vile, man-made corridor of despair, nestled between a hill full of live toxic hazardous waste landfill sites (ROWLEY HILL), and a hill with a beautiful, untouched, ancient woodland and river (WARLEY HILL), that is soon to become another private housing estate, a concrete water culvert and flood zone "park". Oh, and a school.
Are our leaders as toxic as our soils?
Regis - Of The King?
Your Majesty,
This is all that the people of Rowley Regis, Lion Farm, Whiteheath, Causeway Green & Brandhall have left to call our own, and after everything that we have given to the people over the generations, it is with a sad heart that we have to present it to you in this condition, but it was not supposed to be this way. Our guardians, our leaders, and our peers have systematically failed us, and we have so little left, that soon there will be only belated words, pictures, memories and dreams to give.
The Queens Highway was meant to be a Jubilee gift in honour of Our Queen, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and it should have been grown already. It represents the reconnecting of broken links from our past to the present day, and promotes the coexistence and cohabitation of people, communities, the environment and nature, through nature.
Welcome to
Rowley Reginae.
THIS IS WHAT WE SHOULD HAVE HAD
THIS IS NOT JUST WILDLIFE CORRIDOR
THIS IS A LIFE CORRIDOR!
SO COME AND TAKE A VIRTUAL WALK OF YOUR FUTURE BACK YARD
Brandhall Golf Course
THE HEART OF THE HIVE EFFECT
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9-HOLE GOLF COURSE
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GROW & EAT CAFE & RESAURANT
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EXTENSIVE GARDENS
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION/ EVOLUTION CENTRE
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COMMUNITY CENTRE (ALL AGES) 7-DAYS TILL LATE WITH HEATING
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MUSIC STUDIO & CREATIVE ARTS CENTRE
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CYCLING CLASSES/ SAFETY LESSONS ON AND OFF ROAD
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CYCLE ROUTE
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NAURE WALK/ DOG WALK
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ANCIENT ROCK FORMATIONS
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BABBLING BROOKS AND PONDS
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EDIBLE GARDENS
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FUTURE GARDENS
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ECO PLAY AREAS & PICNIC AREAS
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BASKETBALL COURTS
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SKATE PARK
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CONSERVATION & PRESERVATION AREA
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RARE ANIMAL, PLANT, AND FUNGA SPECIES
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POLYTUNNELS
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ALLOTMENTS
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WATER IRRIGATION, FILTRATION AND MONITORING SYSTEM
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APIARY (EDUCATIONAL)
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WELFARE FACILITIES
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CARPARK
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INTERCONNECTING TO GRAFTON FIELDS VIA QUEENS HIGHWAY CYCLE & PATHWAY
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INTERCONNECTING TO BARNFORD PARK VIA BRANDHALL ROAD ALLOTMENTS
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INTERCONNECTING TO WARLEY WOODS AND LIGHTWOODS PARK
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INTERCONNECTING TO QUINTON AND "THE KINGS HIGHWAY"!
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DESIGNATED SAFE AREA- 24/7 CCTV MONITORING
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CARBON NEGATIVE
THE QUEENSWAY
Starting from the Queensway in Brandhall, the cycle and walk way will travel along the existing track that runs from "the cage" basketball court to the clubhouse, located at the end of Brook Road. From the club house the Queens Highway continues across the man-made dam and along the route of the old 1st fairway toward the old 1st green that is located at the junction of Ferndale Road and Grafton Road.
At this intersection the Brandhall Golf Course Route continues around the perimeter of the course to its origins, and The Queens Highway Crosses Grafton Road via a pedestrian crossing, that will also serve as traffic control for this stretch of road, which is too fast.
On the other side of the road there is vehicular access to a horse paddock and the abandoned allotment behind the houses on Grafton Road.
Grafton Road - Brandhall to Grafton
Pedestrian Crossing Location
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING #1
Grafton Road at the junction of Ferndale Road. It is a very fast stretch of road already, and a pedestrian crossing here would calm that down.
GRAFTON ROAD FIELD
NEEDS BETTER PARKING - BETTER FACILITIES - BETTER CONNECTING
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FOOTBALL PITCHES
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PLAYING FIELDS
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NATURE WALK/ DOG WALK
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CYCLE ROUTE
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ALLOTMENTS
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CHANGING ROOMS AND WELFARE FACILITIES (TOILETS)
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CARPARK
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INTERCONNECTING TO BRANDHALL GOLF COURSE, HURST GREEN FIELDS AND THE BILLIES VIA THE QUEENS HIGHWAY CYCLE & PATHWAY
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SAFE AREA 24/7 CCTV PATHWAY MONITORING
THE BRIDLEWAY
Along the back edge of Grafton Playing fields there is still the old bridleway that runs from the horse paddocks at the top of Grafton Road to the bridge at Yates Lane. The Queens Highway follows this route from Brandhall Golf Course, through the allotments and along Grafton Fields, where it crosses the bridge to the intersection of Yates Lane and Cakemore Road. At this intersection the route crosses Cakemore road via a pedestrian crossing and travels along Cakemore Road on the existing wide pathway to the intersection of Penncricket Lane and Cakemore Raod.
A pedestrian crossing on Penncricket Lane will allow better and safer pedestrian flow as well as calm the traffic flow instead of the chicane which bottlenecks as the road gets busy.
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING #2
Cakemore Road has always been a fast road, and this bend is no stranger to accidents. It is a major route for commuters who use Rowley Regis Train Station, and now, there is a major housing development on it, and Goals who use it as a carpark, so a crossing here for everyone would be good.
While we are at it, let's paint a line all the way down it to promote a bit of cycling?
At The End Of The Old Bridle Path
Access To Yates Lane & Hurst Green
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING #3
Penncricket Lane/ Cakemore Road intersection. There is a school here and no crossing point to this road. Being as the school is remaining where it is, a crossing here would be highly beneficial.
THE BILLIES - BEE SIXTY EIGHT
THE SOUL OF THE HIVE EFFECT
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FACILITIES
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ENVIRONMENTAL PREPARATION & ESTABLISHMENT FACILITIES
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APIARY (WORKING, EDUCATIONAL AND NATURAL)
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POLYTUNNELS
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ALLOTMENT AREA
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WATER IRRIGATION, FILTRATION & MONITORING
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COMMUNITY WELFARE HUB
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ECO TOILETS
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EDIBLE GARDENS
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BABBLING BROOK
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NATURE WALK/ DOG WALK
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CYCLE ROUTE
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BIKE PARK
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INTERCONNECTING TO GRAFTON FIELDS, HURST GREEN FIELDS & TITFORD POOL VIA THE QUEENS HIGHWAY CYCLE & PATHWAY
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DESIGNATED SAFE AREA 24/7 CCTV MONITORING
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CARBON NEGATIVE
THE CAUSEWAY
Starting from Penncricket Lane, The Queens Highway cycle and walk way will travel along the existing route that crosses through the middle of The Billies to Ashes Road. This route will have shallower gradients at the Penncricket Lane end, and a slight alteration to the middle section to allow for the bike park. There will also be a circular route around The Billies.
At the Ashes Road side of The Billies, The Queens Highway will travel down Ashes Road via a newly created cycle lane that covers the length of the road. Underneath the M5 motorway bridge on Titford Road, The Queens Highway crosses the road via pedestrian crossing to Titford Pool and canal.
Ashes Road Side Of The Billies
Short Road Route - Speed Restrictions in Place
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING #4
Titford Lane, under the M5 motorway bridge. Just a simple crossing to an alternative route used by more and more cars every day.
TITFORD POOL & THE CANAL NETWORK
IT'S NOT ENOUGH - LET US TRY
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UNDERCOVER SKATE & BIKE PARK (MANNED)
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COMMUNITY HUB
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REPAIR BOOTH & SHOP
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TOILETS
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APIARY (EDUCATIONAL)
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FISHING
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BIRD SANCTUARY
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MOORING
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NATURE WALK/ DOG WALK
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EDIBLE GARDEN/ ORCHARD
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CYCLE ROUTE
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DESIGNATED SAFE AREA 24/7 CCTV MOITORING
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INTERCONNECTING TO THE BILLES & LION FARM FIELDS VIA THE QUEENS HIGHWAY CYCLE & PATHWAY
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INTERCONNECTING TO LANGLEY, OLDBURY, BIRMINGHAM AND DUDLEY VIA THE CANAL NETWORK
THE WATERWAY
Starting from Titford Lane, The Queens Highway cycle and walk way will travel along the existing route that runs parallel with Richards Close to the intersection of The M5, Junction 2, on the Oldbury Road, opposite Lion Farm Playing Fields.
At this intersection, The Queens Highway crosses the Oldbury Road road via pedestrian crossing to Lion Farm Fields.
This crossing will allow for safer pedestrian roaming and better traffic calming, especially during the busier periods.
Titford Pool To Lion Farm Fields
Birchfield Lane - Dual Carriageway - Busy
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING #5
Oldbury Road. There should have been a crossing here 30 years ago. It's ridiculous.
LION FARM PLAYING FIELDS
HELLO LION FARM - THIS IS NICE
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GROW & EAT CAFE & RESAURANT
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EXTENSIVE GARDENS
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION/ EVOLUTION CENTRE
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COMMUNITY CENTRE (ALL AGES) 7-DAYS TILL LATE WITH HEATING
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MUSIC STUDIO & CREATIVE ARTS CENTRE
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CHILDRENS PLAY CENTRE AND CRECHE
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FLOODLIT BOWLING GREEN
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CYCLING CLASSES/ SAFETY LESSONS ON AND OFF ROAD
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CYCLE ROUTE
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NAURE WALK/ DOG WALK
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EDIBLE GARDENS
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FUTURE GARDENS
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ECO PLAY AREAS & PICNIC AREAS
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BASKETBALL COURTS
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SKATE PARK
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CONSERVATION & PRESERVATION AREA
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POLYTUNNELS
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APIARY (EDUCATIONAL)
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WELFARE FACILITIES (TOILETS AND CHANGING ROOMS)
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FOOTBALL PITCHES
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CRICKET PITCHES
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CARPARK
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INTERCONNECTING TO TITFORD POOL AND ROWLEY HILLS NATURE RESERVE VI THE QUEENS HIGHWAY CYCLE & PATHWAY
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DESIGNATED SAFE AREA- 24/7 CCTV MONITORING
THE GRASSLANDS
Starting from the pedestrian crossing on the Oldbury Road, opposite the entrance to Titford Pool, The Queens Highway cycle and walk way will travel along the existing route that runs alongside the Lion Farm Estate to the Social Club.
At this intersection, The Queens Highway changes direction and runs alongside the Birchley Social Club toward the allotments, where it joins the existing driveway that leads to Newbury Lane.
At this point the route crosses Newbury Lane via a pedestrian crossing and travels along to the entrance of the Portway Lifestyle Centre, where it enters The Rowley Hills Nature Reserve and its existing walkways and paths.
Birchley Social Club
Turn Right toward the allotments
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING #6
Newbury Lane. A housing estate and shops on one side. A housing estate and some fields on the other side. Constant traffic, including waste disposal lorries to the dumps. NO pedestrian crossing!
Rowley Hills Nature Reserve
The grasslands to our neighbours - Hello Dudley
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Nature Reserve
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Pool
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Ancient Rock Formations
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Park (Bury Hill)
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Welfare Facilities
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Picnic Areas
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Viewpoints
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Nature Walk/ Dog Walk
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Cycle Path
THE HIGHLANDS
The Queens Highway is already formed along the hills of The Rowley Nature Reserve and pathways can be found that take you to Bury Hill Park on the A4123 or the top of Portway Hill at the intersection with Portway Road.
For more information on the Rowley Hills Nature Reserve, visit the following links to The Friends of Rowley Hills & Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife Trust websites.
6 MILES - 6 PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS
RECONNECTING PEOPLE, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS WITH EACH OTHER
RECONNECTING THE WILDLIFE CORRIDOR AND MOTHER NATURE
RECONNECTING PEOPLE WITH NATURE
WE ARE RECONNECTING EVERYTHING
THIS IS COST EFFECTIVE, INTELLIGENT, COMMON SENSE FROM
THE HIVE EFFECT.
COMMON SENSE IS OUR STANDARD
WE DON'T JUST RAISE THE BAR, WE REMOVE THE BAR
