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Selly Oak Park

21 ha
BirdsWildlifePlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome21 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 127m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· PaidPlayground

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Wren +58 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Wren +58 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Syrphus, Red-legged Shieldbug +19 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Syrphus, Red-legged Shieldbug +19 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

25 signed routes nearby · 35 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route234 km

Birmingham to Napton section

Named routeLength 234 kmRegional walking route
Balsall Heath Tree Trail EastWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Balsall Heath Tree Trail WestWalking route
Named routeLocal walking 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

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
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.

Named routeRef JQHTRound tripLocal walking route
Bullace Croftpublic footpath · 71 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 71 mPath type: footway
Cadleigh Gardenspublic footpath · 174 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 174 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

128 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
Merrits Brook GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Rea Valley RouteCycling route

NCN 5 section of Rea Valley Route

Named routeRef Rea Valley
[PROPOSED]Starley Regional Cycle NetworkCycling route804 km

Starley (TfWM) Regional Cycle Network (Proposed route)

Named routeRef Starley NetworkLength 804 kmRegional cycle route
Route 55Cycling route
Named routeRef 55Regional cycle route
Rea Valley RouteCycling route
Named routeRef Rea ValleyLocal cycle route

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