Glade
← Back🏞️ Country park

SHELDON

67 ha

Plan your visit

DogsWalksFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome67 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — country park

Free

Forest walks

Country park

Free

Family friendly

Country park — designed for family visits

Free

Picnic day out

Country park — good for group day out

Free

Wildlife

Country park — managed habitat

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: 3 Parks Cycle Route- Lime Route (Old Rectory Farm to Airport Viewing Area)

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route234 km

Birmingham to Napton section

Named routeLength 234 kmRegional walking route
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

Named routeRef rtHamLength 5.8 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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

Named routeRef rtBIALength 6.4 kmPoint-to-pointLocal walking route
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

Named routeRef rtOltLength 12.5 kmPoint-to-pointLocal walking route
Colebridge WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
🚴

Cycling

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cole Valley RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Ward End RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle 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.

Named routeRef 3PSLength 2.7 kmPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Ward End RouteCycling route

Signposted as 'Ward End Route'.

Named routeLocal cycle route
A45 Pop Up Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef Pop UpLocal cycle route
Godwin WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

About this country park

Sheldon is a 67-hectare country park located in Birmingham, West Midlands, England. The park includes meadows and woodlands that support diverse wildlife, and visitors engage in activities such as walking, cycling, and picnicking.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bradfield House, Greenvale Avenue, Sheldon, Birmingham

Bradfield House, Greenvale Avenue, Sheldon, Birmingham

1 / 15

How was your visit?

How useful was the information on this page?

id: 9f234ede-b14c-4e6e-b214-149519977042