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52.45180, -1.90283
About CANNON HILL PARK
Cannon Hill Park is a park located in Moseley, a suburb in south Birmingham, England. It is the most popular park in the city, covering 250 acres (101 ha) consisting of formal, conservation, woodland and sports areas. Recreational activities at the park include boating, fishing, bowls, tennis, putting, and picnic areas.
Read more on Wikipedia →Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕Bridges Cafe Bar — a good base for a longer summer day out
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕Bridges Cafe Bar — a good base for a longer summer day out
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Magpie, Moorhen +54 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Magpie, Moorhen +54 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly, Common Darter +31 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly, Common Darter +31 more · last seen 2026
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Easy access
Good match
parking, toilets
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
27 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route234 km
Birmingham to Napton section
Balsall Heath Tree Trail EastWalking route
Balsall Heath Tree Trail WestWalking route
The Findings TrailWalking route
Tourism/ history walking route from the city centre to the Jewellery Quarter and back. Marked by pavement plates. Designed by Laura Potter
The Charm Bracelet TrailWalking route
Tourism/ history walking route along Newhall Hill and Frederick Street in the Jewellery Quarter. Marked by pavement plates and a padlock sculpture at the start. Designed by Mick Thacker and Mark Renn
Foster Waypublic footpath · 91 m
Odell Placepublic footpath · 65 m
Holders Lanepublic footpath · 15 m
🚴Cycling
132 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Network 5 DiversionCycling route
Route 55Cycling route
Jewellery Quarter Pop Up Cycle RouteCycling route
SCWIP Cycle Route 5Cycling route
SCWIP Cycle Route 11Cycling route
[PROPOSED]Sandwell Local Cycle NetworkCycling route
Sandwell Local Cycle Network (Proposed)
Wildlife to spot
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