Getting here
52.44112, -1.78633
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Grey Wagtail and Teal
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕The Tasty Café — a good base for a longer summer day out
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Grey Wagtail and Teal
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕The Tasty Café — a good base for a longer summer day out
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Grey Wagtail, Teal, Mute Swan +60 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Grey Wagtail, Teal, Mute Swan +60 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Vine Weevil · last seen 2025; Insects — Vine Weevil · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
12 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route234 km
Birmingham to Napton section
Rail Trail: Widney Manor > DorridgeWalking route4.4 km
A 2.75-mile easy walk through Solihull’s suburbia and countryside between two stations, crossing the M42 and the river Blythe. Duration: 1.5 hours Distance: 2.75 miles
Rail Trail: Birmingham International > Marston GreenWalking route6.4 km
A 4-mile walk discovering wildflower meadows, oak woodland and parkland along Low Brook on an easy route to Marston Green. Plane spotting optional! Duration: 1.5 hours Distance: 4 miles
Rail Trail: Olton > ShirleyWalking route12.5 km
An 8-mile longer meander along the banks of the Grand Union Canal and the River Cole, through the heart of Tolkein Country! Duration: 3.5 hours Distance: 8 miles
Rail Trail: Shirley > The LakesWalking route8 km
A 3-mile trail following the towpath along the Stratford-upon-Avon canal, across Christmas tree plantations, farmland and forests to reach Earlswood Lakes. Duration: 3 hours Distance: 5 miles
🚴Cycling
9 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Solihull-KnowleCycling route
Cole Valley RouteCycling route
Billesley & Shire Country Park CircularCycling route
3 Parks Cycle Route- Silver Route (Airport Viewing Area to Meriden Park)Cycling route2.7 km
The all-weather route follows the valley of the Hatchford, Westley and Kingshurst Brooks whilst passing through an attractive mixture of formal parkland, wooded areas and open grassland.
Ward End RouteCycling route
Signposted as 'Ward End Route'.
A45 Pop Up Cycle RouteCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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