Getting here
52.45097, -1.93836
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
- ☕Campus Express — 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
- ☕Campus Express — 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 — Robin, Woodpigeon, Magpie +66 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Magpie +66 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Syrphus, Swollen-thighed Beetle +34 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Syrphus, Swollen-thighed Beetle +34 more · last seen 2026
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Amphibious Bistort, Water Mint, Garlic Mustard
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Snowdrop, Springy Turf-moss, Lesser Celandine +6 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Snowdrop, Springy Turf-moss, Lesser Celandine +6 more · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
26 signed routes nearby · 23 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
Jewellery Quarter Heritage TrailWalking route
Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter is very unique, no other historic townscape is like it worldwide. Rich in heritage yet still a living, working community. This trail introduces the Quarter’s past and encourages visitors to discover more.
Bullace Croftpublic footpath · 71 m
Underwood Closepublic footpath · 91 m
🚴Cycling
129 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Merrits Brook GreenwayCycling route
Rea Valley RouteCycling route
NCN 5 section of Rea Valley Route
[PROPOSED]Starley Regional Cycle NetworkCycling route804 km
Starley (TfWM) Regional Cycle Network (Proposed route)
Route 55Cycling route
North Birmingham Walking and Cycling RouteCycling route
Route 535 is a small cycle route from National Cycle Route 5 in Birmingham City Centre to Gravelly Hill, which carries on for a short way along the Tame Valley Canal
Billesley & Shire Country Park CircularCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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