Roman Catholic Church of St Ambrose Barlow
Getting here
52.43100, -1.83042
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
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Grey Wagtail, Mute Swan, Teal +65 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Grey Wagtail, Mute Swan, Teal +65 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Common Darter, Willow Emerald Damselfly, Common Wasp +21 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Common Darter, Willow Emerald Damselfly, Common Wasp +21 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Hart's-tongue Thyme-moss · last seen 2025; Plants — Hart's-tongue Thyme-moss · last seen 2025
Heritage
Moderate match
Religious grounds — local heritage
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
18 signed routes nearby · 6 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
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
Lakefield Closepublic footpath · 110 m
Lakefield Closepublic footpath · 64 m
🚴Cycling
21 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Solihull-KnowleCycling route
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Cole Valley RouteCycling route
Billesley & Shire Country Park CircularCycling route
Rea Valley RouteCycling route
Park, Roll & Stroll Pup Up Cycle RouteCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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