Plan your visit
Getting here
52.46735, -1.77313
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Peregrine and Robin
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground 218m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Peregrine and Robin
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground 218m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Peregrine, Robin, Little Egret +77 more · last seen 2026; Grazing marsh — lapwing, redshank, snipe and wintering wildfowl
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Peregrine, Robin, Little Egret +77 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Batman Hoverfly, Greater Bulb-Fly, Dark-edged Bee-fly +48 more · last seen 2025
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Family friendly
Strong match
playground; Urban park — family destination
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
9 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route234 km
Birmingham to Napton section
Rail Trail: Hampton-in-Arden CircularWalking route5.8 km
A 3.6-mile easy amble from the ancient village of Hampton-in-Arden across the river Blythe to Marsh Lane Nature Reserve and back. Duration: 1.5 hours Distance: 3.6 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
Colebridge WayWalking route
🚴Cycling
21 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Network Route 533Cycling route
Cole Valley RouteCycling route
Ward End RouteCycling 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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